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

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There are a lot of phenomenal games set to come out in 2025, and it all begins with Dynasty Warriors Origins. This is another epic full of gigantic battles from Koei Tecmo, and it looks absolutely incredible. Prior to its launch, here you will find everything you need to know about the game including the Dynasty Warriors Origins release date, pre-order bonuses, how to get early access, how to play the demo, and more.

Dynasty Warriors Origins release date

The release date for Dynasty Warriors Origins is January 17th. It is coming out on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Similar to other instalments in the iconic series, the game is full of massive battles featuring huge amounts of enemies. You will be able to slice through and topple all foes through the series’ staple hack-and-slash gameplay that is unparalleled amounts of fun.

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Pre-order bonuses

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

Standard edition – £64.99:


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  • 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?

There is early access for Dynasty Warriors Origins from January 14th. To get early access, you must pre-order the Deluxe edition.

Purchasing the Deluxe edition will allow fans to play the game 72-hours before the full release of the Standard edition on January 17th.

How to play demo

There is a demo of the game available to play on PS5, Xbox, and PC. All you need to do to sample the game before launch is download the demo from the PSN, Microsoft, or Steam store depending on your platform.

Of course, the demo is only a bite size sample of the full experience. It allows you to live the thrilling Battle of Sishui Gate, and you can slice through waves of enemies with either a sword, guandao, pudo, or wheels.

Is Dynasty Warriors Origins on Xbox Game Pass?

No, Dynasty Warriors Origins will not launch day one on Xbox Game Pass. It’s possible it could join Microsoft’s subscription service sometime in the future, but it will not be available 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?

There is no co-op PvE or any PvP multiplayer. It’s a bit of a shame that there’s no two-player co-op at minimum, but the experience should still be amazing regardless.

As an entirely single-player epic, playing alone will maintain the thrill of you battling and overcoming the odds of thousands of enemies.

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.

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Does Dynasty Warriors Origins have character creation/customization?

Unfortunately, there is no character creation for Dynasty Warriors Origins. In an interview with Famitsu, Koei Tecmo’s Tomohiko Sho explained why the developer opted not to include a character creator in the game.

Tomohiko Sho admitted “There was quite a bit of debate within the team about whether to use the character creation method,” but they decided to opt for a main original character instead because Koei Tecmo “needed a protagonist and an image of him that would have a past and would be a solid pillar of the core of the story”.

Sho said “that if I could customize the appearance and voice, I wouldn’t be able to depict the intense Three Kingdoms experience that I was aiming for this time”. Lastly, it was said that the main character “has a distinct personality and an inherent charm, but he is not the kind of protagonist who is strongly edgy or has strong quirks”.

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Dynasty Warriors Origins

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
  • Genre(s): Action