"Dynasty Warriors 10 Cancellation Confirmed"

Summary

• The 10th mainline installment in the Dynasty Warriors franchise was canceled due to technological advancements.
• The canceled Dynasty Warriors 10 led to the incorporation of its elements into Origins, enhancing modern and strategic gameplay.
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins is set to release on January 17, 2025, featuring hack-and-slash combat set in the Three Kingdoms Era.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins emerged from a poignant turning point, as its developers disclosed that they were initially working on the 10th mainline installment before deciding to cancel it in favor of this new game. Deluxe Edition players have already experienced the fast-paced combat of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, a development spurred by significant technological advancements over the past four years.

For those not opting for early access, Dynasty Warriors: Origins will be available on January 17, 2025. The game retains the series' signature free-roaming hack-and-slash combat style, introduced since the second mainline game in 2000. Players will step into the role of a mysterious, amnesiac character, engaging with renowned officers from China's historic Three Kingdoms Era.

While some fans have already explored the world of Dynasty Warriors: Origins as its nameless protagonist, the development team at Omega Force recently shared insights into the cancellation of a previous project. In an interview with Japanese site 4Gamer, translated by SiliconEra, development producer Masamichi Oba discussed a "phantom number title" under the Dynasty Warriors brand. This canceled game would have focused on clearing stages, similar to Dynasty Warriors 7 from 2011, and would have deviated significantly from the gameplay that early access players are currently enjoying.

Dynasty Warriors 10 Was Canceled to Make the Best Dynasty Warriors Possible

The primary reason for canceling the 10th installment, as producer Tomohiko Sho explained in the same interview, was the team's exposure to the capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and other current-generation consoles. Witnessing the potential of these new systems, the developers shifted their strategy for the next game, yet they managed to integrate some of the best features from previous Dynasty Warriors titles.

According to Oba, despite the difficulty of abandoning the other project, the team successfully incorporated several of its elements into Dynasty Warriors: Origins. This includes the introduction of a free-roaming map, which was initially planned for the canceled title, along with a more in-depth exploration of the Three Kingdoms Era's narrative.