The highly anticipated Dynasty Warriors: Origins is set to launch on January 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but only if you opt for the more expensive digital deluxe edition. The standard edition will be available starting January 17. This latest installment in a series that began in the 1990s serves as an excellent entry point for newcomers, effectively rebooting the franchise. With a stellar 9/10 rating in our Dynasty Warriors: Origins review, it's clear this game is a must-play. You can now preorder the game in two editions, each offering unique preorder bonuses. Let's dive into what each edition includes.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Standard Edition
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The standard edition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins will be available on January 17 and is priced at $69.99 across various platforms. 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
Preordering the standard edition grants you the game itself, along with the preorder bonus DLC costumes detailed below.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Digital Deluxe Edition
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The digital deluxe edition is priced at $89.99 and offers the following:
PS5: PS Store - $89.99
XSX: Best Buy | GameStop | Walmart | Xbox Store - $89.99
PC: Steam - $89.99
Purchasing the digital deluxe edition provides you with:
- 72 hours of early access (starting January 14)
- Official Book & Original Soundtrack (Digital Edition): Accessible in-game, the Official Book features original illustrations and detailed information about the Three Kingdoms period, while the Original Soundtrack includes 20 tracks arranged specifically 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 arriving once 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 the edition and whether you choose a physical or digital copy. Here's what you can expect:
Preorder a physical copy of the game, and 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, and you'll get the following DLC costume:
- Protagonist's costume "Nameless Warrior Garb", a collaboration with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty that can be worn in the game.
Preorder the digital deluxe edition, and you'll receive:
- 72 hour early access (January 14)
- Early Works Soundtrack Collection (Digital Edition): Featuring 191 original music tracks from the series, accessible via the main menu under Special Content > Music.
- Protagonist's costume "Nameless Warrior Garb", a collaboration with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
Additionally, **Best Buy** offers a preorder bonus of a $10 digital gift card.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo
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If you're unsure about committing to the purchase, you can try a free demo of the game on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
What Is Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
----------------------------------Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a hack-and-slash game featuring a new "nameless hero" protagonist, designed to be an accessible entry point for new players. This installment promises "the most exhilarating action in the series' history" and leverages modern gaming hardware to allow your character to face the largest number of onscreen enemies ever seen in the series.
In IGN's review, critic Jada Griffin praised the game, 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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