In *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, the game's world map, while not open-world, expands as you progress through the main storyline, unlocking more provinces. Initially, the map is quite manageable, but as it grows, navigating it can become a time-consuming challenge. This issue is further complicated by the constant unlocking of new skirmishes and requests, often necessitating backtracking across vast areas of the map. Fortunately, mastering the art of fast travel in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* can significantly streamline your journey, especially if you're aiming to complete all the side content the game has to offer.
*Dynasty Warriors: Origins* offers a convenient fast travel system through its Waymarks, accessible via the Map screen. To unlock a Waymark, players must approach it on the world map and hold down the X button on PlayStation or the A button on Xbox. Once unlocked, the Waymark becomes available for fast travel on the map screen, allowing for quick and efficient movement across the game's expansive world.
To access the map when not in battle, players can interact with an unlocked Waymark directly on the world map or pause the game and use the shoulder buttons to navigate to the Map menu. PlayStation users can expedite this process by pressing the Dual Sense touchpad while on the world map, saving precious seconds in their quest to conquer the map.
On the map screen, hovering over an unlocked Waymark reveals nearby key locations or battles. If you're searching for a specific battle or location, press the Square button on PlayStation or the X button on Xbox to toggle additional information. Then, use the Triangle button on PlayStation or the Y button on Xbox to cycle through a list of available battles and locations. Selecting one will move the cursor to the nearest Waymark, making it easier to plan your next move and efficiently navigate the world of *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.