| Dynasty Warriors: Origins | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Omega Force |
| Publisher(s) | Koei Tecmo |
| Director(s) | Tomohiko Sho |
| Series | Dynasty Warriors |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | January 17, 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Hack and Slash |
| Mode(s) | Single Player |
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is an upcoming video game in the Dynasty Warriors series developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo. It is expected to be released on January 17, 2025. [1]
Like other entries in the Dynasty Warriors series, Dynasty Warriors: Origins is based on the Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. [2] According to Director Tomohiko Sho, however, Origins differs from previous titles in that it only covers the first half of the novel while being more thorough in telling the story. [2] According to Sho, this departure is responsible for the new naming scheme. [2]
Gameplay consists of both hack-and slash and strategic elements; the player controls a main character but can also issue commands to troops on the battlefield. [3] [4] Aside from the main character, players can select another general as a teammate. [4] Multiple weapons and other character customizations are available. [4]
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the first addition to the series in 7 years. [5] [6] It was developed to take advantage of PlayStation 5 hardware. [3] Omega Force set a goal of displaying 10,000 soldiers on the screen. [7] According to an interview with Push Square, Sho reportedly practiced martial arts as part of development for the game. [3]
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