Dynasty Warriors is heading back to its roots. With a new gameplay feature and storyline, fans are excited to see what else this game has to offer. During the State of Play 2024 event, Koei Tecmo revealed new gameplay and announced its release date as well.
The game takes place inside the Three Kingdoms, as this is a famous time period of ancient China in what played out as a dramatic ensemble masterpiece. In order to suppress the violent group known as the Yellow Turbans, many famous officers came together to battle them, but after the battle ended there were many questions left unanswered.
Why did the officers part ways? How did that end up in the creation of the Three Kingdoms? A closer look reveals that there were many historic and beloved characters involved, each with their relationships and agendas, which then expanded into a story about conquering kingdoms.
As the protagonist, you will meet many famous warriors from the era such as Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Lu Bu, and more. Some of these fighters will align with the nameless hero, while others will become his enemy as he learns to navigate the dangerous world of the Three Kingdoms.
Dynasty Warriors Origins Combat System
There are various situations for battles as you may be leading the army in battle on your own or joining alongside allied officers and soldiers to charge toward large forces of enemies. You can rely on the strength of accompanying Musou officers, or issue commands to the unit you lead. With so many strategies to choose from, you hold the key to victory at your fingertips.
In the Three Kingdoms, there are many well-known and powerful officers such as Lu Bu. Battles against these officers who possess the near superhuman strength of 1 vs. 1,000 results in combat that is highly action-oriented and will keep you on the edge of your seat. This military power also thrives within your allies, and the Companion officer that accompanies the protagonist can become temporarily playable if certain conditions are met during battle, leading to an exhilarating experience of clearing out enemies with dominance on a whole different scale.
Dynasty Warriors Origins will be released on January 17, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam).