Dynasty Warriors: Origins – A Fresh Start for a Long-Running Franchise
Seven years after the last mainline entry, Dynasty Warriors: Origins arrives as a reboot, aiming to attract new players while satisfying longtime fans with the signature Musou action. This reboot raises many questions, answered below.
Unfortunately, Dynasty Warriors: Origins does not include any multiplayer functionality. This will disappoint some fans.
Unlike previous titles, Origins features a fixed protagonist. Players cannot switch characters during the main campaign.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a reboot. Players experience familiar battles and events from the perspective of a new, unnamed hero. Prior game knowledge isn't required, making it accessible to newcomers.
While battles occur in large areas, they are not interconnected in a single open world. Players navigate between areas using an overworld map.
Contrary to initial reports, Dynasty Warriors: Origins will not be released on PS4, Xbox One, or Switch. It's confirmed for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins launches at midnight (local time) on January 17th.
Digital Deluxe Edition purchasers receive up to 72 hours of early access, starting at midnight (local time) on January 14th.
Console preloads are available. The game requires approximately 43 GB (PS5) and 44 GB (Xbox Series X|S) of storage. PC users should allocate at least 50 GB of hard drive space.