Mark your calendars, fans of epic battles and historical warfare: Dynasty Warriors: Origins is set to launch on January 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but only for those who opt for the more expensive digital deluxe edition. If you're on a tighter budget, the standard edition will be available on January 17. This latest installment in a series that stretches back to the 1990s serves as a perfect reboot, making it an excellent starting point for newcomers. With a glowing 9/10 review from us, it's clear that Dynasty Warriors: Origins is not to be missed. Preorders are open now, offering two editions with unique bonuses. Let's dive into the details of each edition.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Standard Edition
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The standard edition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins is slated for release on January 17 and is priced at $69.99 across all platforms. You can secure your copy at 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 not only gets you the game but also includes the preorder bonus DLC costumes detailed below.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Digital Deluxe Edition
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For those eager to dive in early, the digital deluxe edition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available for $89.99 and includes:
PS5: PS Store - $89.99
Xbox Series X|S: Best Buy | GameStop | Walmart | Xbox Store - $89.99
PC: Steam - $89.99
This edition offers several exclusive perks:
- 72 hours of early access (starting January 14)
- Official Book & Original Soundtrack (Digital Edition): Dive into the lore with the Official Book, filled with original illustrations and detailed character information. The Original Soundtrack features 20 new tracks arranged specifically for this title.
- Letters: These in-game items grant you gold for purchasing weapons and portable items, and pyroxene for crafting gems. Letters are delivered at Inns during your playthrough, with pyroxene letters arriving after you reach the gem creation point in the game.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Preorder Bonuses
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The preorder bonuses for Dynasty Warriors: Origins vary depending on which edition you choose and whether you opt for a physical or digital copy:
Physical copy: You'll receive the protagonist DLC costumes:
- "Garb of the Azure Bird"
- "Garb of the Crimson Bird"
- "Garb of the Emerald Bird"
- "Garb of the Violet Bird"
Digital copy of the standard edition: You get the "Nameless Warrior Garb" DLC costume, a collaboration with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
Digital deluxe edition: In addition to the 72-hour early access, you receive:
- Early Works Soundtrack Collection (Digital Edition) with 191 original tracks from the series, playable from the main menu.
- "Nameless Warrior Garb" DLC costume.
Additionally, **Best Buy** offers a $10 digital gift card as a preorder bonus.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo
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If you're still on the fence, you can try a free demo on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC to see if Dynasty Warriors: Origins is right for you.
What Is Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
----------------------------------Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a hack-and-slash game featuring a new "nameless hero" protagonist, designed as an accessible entry point for newcomers. It promises "the most exhilarating action in the series' history" and leverages modern gaming hardware to face off against the largest number of onscreen enemies yet.
In our review, critic Jada Griffin praised the game, saying, "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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