Summary
- Technological advancements led to the cancellation of the planned 10th mainline Dynasty Warriors game.
- Elements from the canceled Dynasty Warriors 10 were incorporated into Dynasty Warriors: Origins to enhance gameplay.
- Dynasty Warriors: Origins, launching January 17, 2025, features classic hack-and-slash combat set during the Three Kingdoms Era.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins has an interesting backstory. Its developers initially worked on a tenth mainline installment before canceling it to create this new game. Deluxe Edition players have already experienced its fast-paced combat, a testament to significant technological progress since its inception four years ago.
For those without early access, Dynasty Warriors: Origins releases January 17, 2025. Maintaining the series' signature free-roaming hack-and-slash combat (a hallmark since the 2000 sequel), players assume the role of an amnesiac protagonist, interacting with famous figures from China's Three Kingdoms Era.
While many fans have already played Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Omega Force recently revealed the cancellation of a prior project. In a 4Gamer interview (translated by SiliconEra), producer Masamichi Oba disclosed a canceled "phantom number title." This abandoned game, similar in structure to 2011's Dynasty Warriors 7 (stage-clearing gameplay), differed significantly from the final Origins product.
Dynasty Warriors 10's Cancellation: Forging a Better Dynasty Warriors
Producer Tomohiko Sho explained that the decision to cancel the tenth game stemmed from witnessing the capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and other contemporary consoles. The team realized the potential of modern hardware and shifted their development strategy. However, they retained valuable elements from previous Dynasty Warriors titles.
Oba stated that elements from the canceled project were integrated into Origins. This included the free-roaming map—a feature he envisioned for the canceled title—and a more in-depth exploration of the Three Kingdoms Era's narrative. While abandoning the previous project was challenging, the team successfully salvaged and implemented its best features.
