Dynasty Warriors 10 Development Halted

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Rises from the Ashes of a Canceled Predecessor

The upcoming Dynasty Warriors: Origins, slated for release on January 17, 2025, boasts a unique origin story. Omega Force, the developers, initially embarked on creating the tenth mainline installment in the Dynasty Warriors franchise. However, technological advancements spurred a strategic shift, leading to the cancellation of Dynasty Warriors 10 and the birth of Origins.

This decision, as revealed in an interview with 4Gamer and translated by SiliconEra, wasn't born out of failure, but rather a leap forward. Witnessing the capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and other contemporary consoles, the development team recognized the potential for a more modern and strategically rich experience. The canceled Dynasty Warriors 10, envisioned as a stage-clearing game akin to Dynasty Warriors 7, ultimately paved the way for Origins' distinct free-roaming, hack-and-slash gameplay set within the Three Kingdoms Era.

While the shift was challenging, the team salvaged key elements from the abandoned project. Producer Tomohiko Sho highlighted the influence of next-gen consoles in shaping the new direction. Producer Masamichi Oba specifically mentioned the integration of free-roaming map traversal and a more in-depth exploration of the Three Kingdoms narrative, both initially conceived for the canceled title. These features, along with the series' hallmark fast-paced combat, are now central to the experience offered in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Deluxe Edition players have already experienced this evolution, with the full release promising a captivating journey for all players.