Dynasty Warriors: Origins Editions Revealed

The highly anticipated Dynasty Warriors: Origins is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a unique twist on release dates. If you opt for the more expensive digital deluxe edition, you can dive into the action as early as January 14. However, if you choose the standard edition, you'll have to wait until January 17. This latest entry in the series, which originated in the 1990s, serves as an excellent entry point for newcomers as it effectively reboots the franchise. Our review scored it a stellar 9/10, highlighting its excellence. Preorders are currently open for both editions, each offering different bonuses. Let's delve into the details of what each edition includes.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Standard Edition

The standard edition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins will be available on January 17 and is priced at $69.99 across various platforms and retailers. Here's where you can get it:

• 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)

By preordering the standard edition, you'll receive the game along with the preorder bonus DLC costumes detailed below.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Digital Deluxe Edition

The digital deluxe edition is priced at $89.99 and offers an early access period starting January 14. Here's where you can purchase it:

• 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): The Official Book, accessible in-game, features original illustrations and detailed information about the Three Kingdoms period, characters, and their relationships. The Original Soundtrack includes 20 tracks specifically arranged for this title.
• Letters: These provide gold for purchasing weapons and portable items, and pyroxene for creating gems. Letters are delivered at Inns during your playthrough, with pyroxene letters available after reaching the gem creation point in the game.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Preorder Bonuses

The preorder bonuses for Dynasty Warriors: Origins vary depending on the edition and whether you choose a physical or digital copy. Here's a detailed breakdown:

• Preorder a physical copy of the game: 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: You'll get the following DLC costume:
  • Protagonist's costume "Nameless Warrior Garb”, a collaboration costume with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
• Preorder the digital deluxe edition: You'll receive:
  • 72 hour early access (January 14)
  • Early Works Soundtrack Collection (Digital Edition): 191 original music tracks from the series, accessible through the main menu
  • Protagonist's costume "Nameless Warrior Garb”, a collaboration costume with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Additionally, Best Buy offers a $10 digital gift card as a preorder bonus.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo

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

What Is Dynasty Warriors: Origins?

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a hack-and-slash game that introduces a new "nameless hero" protagonist, designed to be welcoming for new players. This installment promises "the most exhilarating action in the series' history" and leverages modern gaming hardware to deliver an unprecedented number of onscreen enemies. Our reviewer, Jada Griffin, praised it in IGN's Dynasty Warriors: Origins review, stating:

"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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