Dynasty Warriors Origins launches today via early access on both PC and console, and is the latest entry in the beloved Dynasty Warriors franchise. This ninth mainline entry in the series promises new quality of life improvements and a return to form, which should make it all the more appealing for both newcomers and veterans alike.
Jumping into a Musou game can be quite complicated at first though, and you may have a lot of questions regarding the title. A list of common FAQs for Dynasty Warriors Origins can be found listed below, attempting to answer a few questions.
All you need to know about Dynasty Warriors Origins
Can you swap characters in Dynasty Warriors Origins?
It is currently not possible to swap characters during gameplay in Origins. This is quite unlike prior entries in the franchise, which is also a departure from the usual formula – you must stick to the protagonist.
It is still possible to control certain friendly NPCs during battle though.
Does Dynasty Warriors Origins have multiplayer support?
The game unfortunately does not support multiplayer – or even cross-progression. There is a distinct lack of split screen support too.
Is Dynasty Warriors Origins open world?
Despite initial impressions, Origins is not an open world game. The game does feature a ton of open areas in which large scale battles take place though.
What platforms is Dynasty Warriors Origins available on?
Dynasty Warriors Origins is playable on the following items:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
The game as such, will not be available on the PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
How to play Dynasty Warriors Origins early
You can play the game starting January 13, 2024 – but there’s a catch. To gain early access, you must have already purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game beforehand.
Dynasty Warriors Origins preload date and time
As of the time of writing this article, Origins does have a preload live – but only for consoles. The download sizes are 44 GB and 43 GB for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 respectively.
There is no PC preload up just yet, but expect to reserve atleast 50 GB off space for the game.
