Dynasty Warriors: Origins Will Feature Gameplay Mechanics from Cancelled Sequel

Work on the upcoming game “Dynasty Warriors: Origins” was only just begun in the year 2021, as revealed by Developer Omega Force. In a chat with Japanese publication 4Gamer, the producer Tomohiko Sho, director Mitsuhiro Oshima, and programmer Masamichi Oba shared insights about the development process of “Dynasty Warriors: Origins”.

During the interview, Sho shared that development on the new game began as work on Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires was wrapping up. key design choices for the upcoming project aim to reconnect with the series’ original essence by adopting a “simplify and return” strategy.

As a gaming enthusiast, it’s fascinating to learn that Dynasty Warriors: Origins isn’t just another release; it’s the latest addition to a pipeline of games they’ve been working on. Moreover, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with Oshima on the next installment in the Dynasty Warriors series, which we’re developing together.

One rephrased version could be: The abandoned project shared many characteristics with “Dynasty Warriors 7”, such as an extensive list of playable characters. Certain concepts from these games were incorporated into “Dynasty Warriors: Origins”, like a narrative that is easier to grasp yet maintains complexity, along with a global map.

Oba stated, as translated by DeepL, “It was a bit disheartening to halt our progress, but it doesn’t imply that the concepts we conceived at that time are entirely useless.” For instance, the objectives of “making unfamiliar audiences grasp the narrative of [Romance of the Three Kingdoms]” and “exploring the story in greater depth” were transferred to “ORIGINS,” and the “continental map,” a comprehensive map allowing the main character to roam freely, was an idea we had been considering during our work on the project title.

Back in the year 2024, I first heard about Dynasty Warriors: Origins. This game was specifically designed as an ideal introduction to the series and its intricate narrative for newcomers like myself. In fact, a demo version of it was made available as early as November, offering us gamers a chance to test-drive its engaging gameplay before diving in headfirst.

The game titled “Dynasty Warriors: Origins” will be available for play on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S starting from January 17. For additional information, feel free to peruse our review. Here’s a roundup of the essential facts about this game.

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2025-01-14 15:11