At Tokyo Game Show 2024, Koei Tecmo and Omega Force revealed new gameplay details about upcoming Musou action game Dynasty Warriors Origins. Dynasty Warriors: Origins brings a new and deeper interpretation of the Three Kingdoms story from the perspective of an amnesiac protagonist.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins takes players deep into Ancient China, with the story going from the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the Battle of Chibi. As a nameless hero, players must make choices to restore peace and shape history in their own way. While traveling the world map, players may suppress or rescue government forces in Missions, overcome Skirmishes, or restock on gear and weapons at various locations. Bonds may be forged with characters such as Cao Cao and Liu Bei as well.
Battles in Dynasty Warriors: Origins are more strategic than ever before, thanks to Tactics that players can use to command and coordinate their forces during gameplay. A Large Force may be formed and lead with Grand Tactics maneuvers. This can change the tide of battle, and it’s worth noting that enemies can form a Large Force and deploy Grand Tactics as well.
Mastering swift and powerful attacks can allow you to break an opponent’s guard. Repeated attacks increase the protagonist’s Bravery, which lets them use powerful Arts. These Arts are unique to each weapon, and players can improve their skills by gaining Rank.
Strengthening your defenses is also crucial. By blocking at the right moment, players may parry and break enemy defenses. Some enemy attacks cannot be blocked, however. Powerful officers may be protected by Resolution. Reducing Resolution will weaken them before they have the opportunity to launch an Assault.
Lastly, Dynasty Warriors: Origins releases on January 17, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
