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 elements into Origins, enhancing modern and strategic gameplay.
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins is set to be released on January 17, 2025, featuring hack-and-slash combat set in the Three Kingdoms Era.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins emerged from a bittersweet scenario, as its developers had initially been working on what would have been the 10th mainline installment in the series. However, the project was canceled to pave the way for the innovative approach seen in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Deluxe Edition players have already experienced the game's fast-paced combat, but the technological leap that occurred four years ago played a crucial role in its development.

Scheduled for release on January 17, 2025, Dynasty Warriors: Origins retains the beloved free-roaming hack-and-slash combat that has defined the series since its second mainline installment in 2000. Players take on the role of a mysterious, amnesiac character, interacting with legendary officers from China's Three Kingdoms Era.

While some fans have already explored the world of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the development team at Omega Force recently shared insights about the canceled project. In an interview with the Japanese site 4Gamer, translated by SiliconEra, development producer Masamichi Oba discussed the "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 offered a different experience from the current game enjoyed by early access players.

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

The decision to cancel Dynasty Warriors 10, as explained by producer Tomohiko Sho in the same interview, stemmed from the team's exposure to the capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and other current-generation consoles. Inspired by the potential of these modern systems, the developers shifted their strategy for the next game while still incorporating cherished elements from previous Dynasty Warriors titles.

According to Oba, despite the difficulty of abandoning the previous project, the team managed to integrate some of its features into Dynasty Warriors: Origins. This includes the free-roaming map that Oba had envisioned for the canceled title, along with a deeper exploration of the Three Kingdoms Era's narrative.