Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Edition Details Revealed

The highly anticipated *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* is set to launch on January 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but only for those who opt for the pricier digital deluxe edition. If you're on a budget, the standard edition will be available three days later on January 17. This latest installment in the long-standing series, which began in the 1990s, serves as a perfect entry point for newcomers, thanks to its reboot nature. Critics have lauded it with a stellar 9/10 score in our *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* review. Preorders are now open for both editions, each offering unique bonuses. Let's delve into what each edition brings to the table.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Standard Edition

Out January 17

Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PS5)

$69.99 at Amazon
PS5
- Get it at Amazon - $69.99
- Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 - (free $10 gift card)
- Get it at GameStop - $69.99
- Get it at Target - $69.99
- Get it at Walmart - $69.99
- Get it at PS Store (digital) - $69.99

Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Xbox Series X|S)

$69.99 at Amazon
Xbox Series X|S
- Get it at Amazon - $69.99
- Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 - (free $10 gift card)
- Get it at GameStop - $69.99
- Get it at Target - $69.99
- Get it at Walmart - $69.99
- Get it at Xbox Store (digital) - $69.99

Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PC)

Get it on Steam - $69.99

Preorder the standard edition, and you'll receive the game itself, along with the preorder bonus DLC costumes detailed below.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Digital Deluxe Edition

PS5: PS Store - $89.99
XSX: Best Buy | GameStop | Walmart | Xbox Store - $89.99
PC: Steam - $89.99

The digital deluxe edition offers the following:

72 hours of early access (starting January 14)
Official Book & Original Soundtrack (Digital Edition): Access the Official Book and Original Soundtrack in-game. The Official Book contains original illustrations of key events in the Three Kingdoms period, alongside exclusive character information and relationship charts, all focused on the grand narrative of the new "Dynasty Warriors" from a single protagonist's perspective. The Original Soundtrack includes 20 tracks specifically arranged for this title.
Letters: These provide gold for purchasing weapons and portable items, and pyroxene for crafting gems. Letters are delivered at Inns during your "New Game" playthrough, with pyroxene letters arriving once you reach the appropriate stage in the game.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Preorder Bonuses

Preorder bonuses for Dynasty Warriors: Origins can be a bit complex, as they vary depending on the edition and whether you're getting a physical or digital copy. Here's the breakdown:

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 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty collaboration costume 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): A soundtrack featuring 191 original music tracks from the series, including background music from titles spanning from "Dynasty Warriors 2" to "Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires," as well as Omega Force's first title, "Dynasty Warriors." Access it via the main menu under Special Content, then Music, and select "Early Works Soundtrack Collection."
- Protagonist's costume "Nameless Warrior Garb", a Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty collaboration costume that can be worn in the game.

Additionally, Best Buy is offering a preorder bonus of its own:

Best Buy - $10 digital gift card

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo

Get it for PS5
Get it for Xbox Series X|S
Get it for PC

If you're unsure about committing to the game, you can try a free demo 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 those new to the series. 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 on-screen enemies yet.

In IGN's Dynasty Warriors: Origins review, critic Jada Griffin praised the game:

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.