At the Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO and the development studio Omega Force revealed new details about the combat in their upcoming action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS. Traveling through the Three Kingdoms, players will fight alongside their companions and engage in fierce battles against some of the most formidable enemies of ancient China. Set to release on January 17, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS promises to deliver the most intense combat in the franchise’s history.
From the “Yellow Turban Rebellion” to the climax of the “Battle of Chibi,” the story of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS will take players to the heart of a tumultuous ancient China. Through the eyes of an unnamed hero, players will need to make choices to restore peace and shape history based on their experiences.
As they traverse the world map on their epic journey, players can quell rebellions or choose to aid the government forces during “Missions,” tackle “Skirmishes,” and visit various locations to purchase weapons. Throughout their quest, players will also meet a number of familiar characters from the DYNASTY WARRIORS franchise, such as Cao Cao and Liu Bei. Depending on the bonds formed, these characters can become allies or foes.
Battles in DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS will require players to be more strategic than ever. Players can use a variety of “Tactics” to command allies and coordinate forces. By gathering a large number of soldiers under their command, fans can also form a “Great Army” that they can lead to execute a “Perfect Tactic.” This will allow players to dramatically change the course of a battle. However, users must keep an eye on their opponents, who can also form a “Great Army” and will seek to implement their own “Perfect Tactic” to win.
In one versus a thousand combat, players will need to master and alternate between fast and powerful attacks capable of breaking their opponent’s guard. Repeated attacks will increase the protagonist’s “Courage,” allowing them to unleash powerful and unique attacks known as “Techniques.” These “Techniques” will be unique to each weapon, making it essential for players to master the various arsenals available to them, enabling the protagonist to gain “Rank” and improve their skills.
On this occasion, a new gameplay video has been released, which you can find at the end of this article. Stay tuned to this virtual space for all future news directly from the ongoing Tokyo Game Show.