Dynasty Warriors Origins release date, early access, pre-order bonuses, demo and more

2025 promises an abundance of fantastic games, kicking off with Dynasty Warriors Origins. This is another grand production by Koei Tecmo, boasting massive battles that look simply stunning. To help you prepare for its release, here’s a collection of essential details about the game – from the Dynasty Warriors Origins launch date, pre-order incentives, methods to secure early access, demo play instructions, and more.

Dynasty Warriors Origins release date

The scheduled launch of Dynasty Warriors Origins is set for the 17th of January. You can find it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and personal computers (PC) come that date.

Just like other games in the renowned franchise, this one is packed with epic fights against swarms of adversaries. You’ll be able to effortlessly vanquish every foe using the series’ signature hack-and-slash gameplay, known for its immense enjoyment factor.

Pre-order bonuses

Below are all of the prices and pre-order bonuses (via PSN store):

Standard edition – £64.99:

  • Protagonist’s costume “Nameless Warrior Garb”
  • Early purchase bonus (buy the game before January 30th)
    • Early Works Soundtrack Collection

Deluxe edition – £79.99:

  • Protagonist’s costume “Nameless Warrior Garb”
  • Early purchase bonus (buy the game before January 30th)
    • Early Works Soundtrack Collection
  • Early access (January 14th)
  • Official Book (Digital, Japanese)
  • Original Soundtrack (Digital Edition)
  • Letters

Does Dynasty Warriors Origins have early access?

Starting January 14th, you can gain early access to Dynasty Warriors Origins by opting for the Deluxe edition’s pre-order option.

If you buy the Deluxe version, you’ll get early access to the game, starting four days ahead of when the Standard edition is officially released to the public, which is set for January 17th.

How to play demo

You can try out the game ahead of its release by downloading a demo from either the PlayStation Network (PSN), Microsoft Store, or Steam, based on the system you’re using – PS5, Xbox, or PC.

Absolutely, the demonstration offers just a taste of the complete adventure. It immerses you in the exhilarating Battle of Sishui Gate, where you can slash your way through hordes of adversaries using a sword, guandao, pudo, or even wheels.

Is Dynasty Warriors Origins on Xbox Game Pass?

Dynasty Warriors Origins won’t debut on Xbox Game Pass on its release day. However, there’s a chance it might become part of their subscription service at some point down the line; for now, it won’t be accessible on day one.

Below are the confirmed Xbox Game Pass January 2025 games:

  • Carrion – Jan 2nd
  • Road 96 – Jan 7th
  • Eternal Strands – Jan 28th
  • Sniper Elite Resistance – Jan 30th
  • Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Sector – Jan 31st

Does Dynasty Warriors Origins have multiplayer co-op?

In this game, you won’t find cooperative PlayStation Experience (PvE) for two players, nor any multiplayer PvP options. It’s unfortunate that there isn’t even a two-player mode, but the gaming experience is expected to be fantastic anyway.

By yourself, you’ll experience the pulse-pounding excitement of facing off against countless foes and triumphing over overwhelming odds in this purely solo adventure game.

PC system requirements

Below are the minimum and recommended PC system requirements listed on Steam:

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or higher, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or higher
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 6GB) or better, AMD Radeon RX 590 (VRAM 8GB) or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16-bit stereo with 48KHz playback
  • Additional Notes: Based on a display resolution of 1920×1080 and a frame rate of 30FPS, with the Graphics Quality set to “Low” and the Texture Quality set to “Low.” Note: Windows® 11 system requirements apply when using that OS

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or higher, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or higher
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (VRAM 8GB) or better, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (VRAM 8GB) or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16-bit stereo with 48KHz playback
  • Additional Notes: Based on a display resolution of 1920×1080 and a frame rate of 60FPS, with the Graphics Quality set to “High” and the Texture Quality set to “High.” Note: – If you are using a widescreen monitor or a monitor with a resolution higher than Full HD, additional VRAM capacity may be required depending on your settings. – Windows® 11 system requirements apply when using that OS.

As of writing, there is no announcement of the game for GeForce NOW.

Does Dynasty Warriors Origins have character creation/customization?

Regrettably, I couldn’t fashion my own warrior in Dynasty Warriors Origins, but after reading an interview with Tomohiko Sho from Koei Tecmo, it makes sense why they chose to omit this feature.

Tomohiko Sho acknowledged there were disagreements among the team regarding the use of a specific character creation method. However, they ultimately chose to develop a primary original character because Koei Tecmo required a protagonist with a past and a strong foundation in the story’s core.

Sho expressed that by customizing the appearance and voice, he found it difficult to convey the intense Three Kingdoms experience as intended this time around. Additionally, it was mentioned that the main character possesses a unique personality and an endearing charm, but unlike many protagonists, he lacks a strong edge or striking quirks.

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2025-01-07 15:40