Dynasty Warriors: Origins announced for the year of 2025: Koei Tecmo has announced Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the next game in the Dynasty Warriors series, set for release in 2025. This series, known for its hack-and-slash gameplay, has had nine main games since 1997, with the last one, Dynasty Warriors 9, released in early 2018, where the new instalment promises more action and epic battles. Revealed during the PlayStation State of Play on May 30, the 79-second trailer shows a mix of gameplay and cinematics, hinting at a familiar warlord conflict in ancient China and introducing a new “nameless hero.” Developed by Omega Force, the game will be available on PS5, likely in late 2025, with no current plans for other platforms. Dynasty Warriors: Origins aims to revitalize the series with its combination of classic gameplay and modern enhancements. With Omega Force at the helm, fans can look forward to a familiar yet refreshed hack-and-slash experience on the PlayStation 5, bringing the epic battles of ancient China to life once again.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the latest entry in the long-running hack-and-slash franchise developed by Omega Force, a subsidiary of Koei Tecmo. Set to release in 2025, this game marks the series’ 10th mainline instalment, dropping the traditional numbered titles in favour of a fresh start with “Origins.”
Gameplay and Features of Dynasty Warriors: Origins
1.) Classic Hack-and-Slash Action
Dynasty Warriors: Origins maintains the series’ iconic gameplay, where players take on hordes of enemies in large-scale battles. The reveal trailer showcases intense combat sequences, confirming the return of the series’ staple massive set-piece battles against huge armies.
2.) Multiple Playable Characters
While the trailer introduces a “nameless hero,” a dark-haired swordsman who appears to be the protagonist, the series is known for its roster of multiple playable characters. It is expected that Dynasty Warriors: Origins will continue this tradition, offering players a variety of heroes to control, each with unique abilities and weapons.
3.) Setting and Story
The game is set during another warlord conflict in ancient China, a hallmark of the Dynasty Warriors series. The storyline is likely to weave historical events with fictional elements, providing an engaging narrative for players to follow as they navigate the turbulent period.
Technical and Visual Improvements in recent Dynasty Warriors: Origins
1.) In-Engine Cinematics
The reveal trailer features a combination of gameplay footage and in-engine cinematics, suggesting significant visual upgrades. These improvements aim to enhance the immersive experience, making battles more realistic and engaging.
2.) PlayStation 5 Exclusive
As announced, Dynasty Warriors: Origins will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5. While there is no confirmation of availability on other platforms, the strong relationship between Sony and Koei Tecmo makes this exclusivity unsurprising. The game is set for a 2025 release.
Who is developing Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
The game is being developed by Omega Force, a subsidiary of Koei Tecmo, which has been responsible for all previous mainline instalments of the series.
When was Dynasty Warriors: Origins announced?
The game was announced on May 30 during the PlayStation State of Play livestream.
On which platforms will Dynasty Warriors: Origins be available?
The game will be available exclusively on the PlayStation 5. There are no current plans for release on other platforms.
