Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Edition Details Revealed

The highly anticipated Dynasty Warriors: Origins is set to launch on January 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but only if you opt for the pricier digital deluxe edition. The standard edition will be available three days later on January 17. This latest installment in a series that began in the 1990s serves as an excellent entry point for newcomers, effectively rebooting the franchise with a fresh perspective. Our review awarded it a stellar 9/10, highlighting its excellence. The game is now available for preorders in two editions, each offering distinct preorder bonuses. Here's a detailed look at what each edition includes:

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Standard Edition

The standard edition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins is set to release on January 17 and is priced at $69.99 across all platforms. You can preorder it from various retailers:

PS5:

• Amazon - $69.99
• Best Buy - $69.99 (with a free $10 gift card)
• GameStop - $69.99
• Target - $69.99
• Walmart - $69.99
• PS Store (digital) - $69.99

Xbox Series X|S:

• Amazon - $69.99
• Best Buy - $69.99 (with a free $10 gift card)
• GameStop - $69.99
• Target - $69.99
• Walmart - $69.99
• Xbox Store (digital) - $69.99

PC:

• Steam - $69.99

Preordering the standard edition includes the game itself, along with the following preorder bonus DLC costumes:

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Digital Deluxe Edition

The digital deluxe edition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available for $89.99 and offers early access starting January 14. You can preorder it at the following outlets:

PS5: PS Store - $89.99

Xbox Series X|S: Best Buy | GameStop | Walmart | Xbox Store - $89.99

PC: Steam - $89.99

The digital deluxe edition includes the following:

• 72 hours of early access (starting January 14)
• Official Book & Original Soundtrack (Digital Edition): Access in-game to an Official Book filled with original illustrations of major events in the Three Kingdoms period, along with unique character information and relationship charts, centered around the new protagonist's grand story. The Original Soundtrack features 20 original tracks tailored for this title.
• Letters: In-game items that provide gold for purchasing weapons and portable items, and pyroxene for crafting gems. These letters are delivered at Inns during a new game, with pyroxene letters available once you reach the gem crafting section of the game.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Preorder Bonuses

The preorder bonuses for Dynasty Warriors: Origins vary based on the edition and whether you opt for a physical or digital copy. Here's what you can expect:

• Preorder a physical copy of the game, and you’ll receive the following protagonist DLC costumes:
  • "Garb of the Azure Bird"
  • "Garb of the Crimson Bird"
  • "Garb of the Emerald Bird"
  • "Garb of the Violet Bird"
• Preorder a digital copy of the standard edition, and you’ll get the following DLC costume:
  • Protagonist's costume "Nameless Warrior Garb", a collaboration costume from Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty that can be worn in the game
• Preorder the digital deluxe edition, and you’ll receive:
  • 72-hour early access (January 14)
  • Early Works Soundtrack Collection (Digital Edition): A soundtrack featuring 191 original music tracks from the series, spanning from "Dynasty Warriors 2" to "Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires," and Omega Force's first title, "Dynasty Warriors." Access this via the main menu, Special Content, and then Music, selecting "Early Works Soundtrack Collection."
  • Protagonist's costume "Nameless Warrior Garb", a collaboration costume from Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty that can be worn in the game

Additionally, Best Buy is offering a preorder bonus of a $10 digital gift card.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo

If you're unsure about committing to the purchase, you can try a demo of the game for free on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

What Is Dynasty Warriors: Origins?

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a hack-and-slash game featuring a new "nameless hero" protagonist, designed to welcome newcomers to the series. This installment promises "the most exhilarating action in the series' history" and utilizes modern gaming hardware to enable battles with the highest number of onscreen enemies to date. In IGN’s review, critic Jada Griffin praised the game:

"If Dynasty Warriors: Origins is meant to be a new beginning, it’s one that gets off to a masterful start. It doesn’t just have the largest amount of enemies the series has thrown on screen at once, it also deepens its combat, improves its storytelling without getting in the way of the action, and provides a healthy amount of replayability and postgame content – all while looking better than ever. Your amnesiac hero is a bit too much of a blank slate at times, but the impressive ensemble cast made this story sing as I grew to care about the characters around him, big and small. Origins is both a great entry point for newcomers and a triumphant return for veterans like me who felt the last few entries had become stale or missed the mark. It feels like the series I once loved is finally back."

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