Publisher Koei Tecmo, along with developer Omega Force, have announced that Dynasty Warriors: Origins is making its way to Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22, 2026. Along with the Switch 2 release, all versions of the game will also be getting its first major DLC. However, no other details about this DLC have been revealed aside from it being described as being large in scale. Check out the announcement trailer below.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the latest title in the long-running franchise, and offers a new interpretation of the classic Three Kingdoms story based on Chinese history. Throughout the game, players take part in battles in the role of a nameless hero. Along the way, players also make choices, which ultimately end up affecting the overall state of China at large, all while also affecting the massive enemy armies that have to be fought.
The story of Dynasty Warriors: Origins will take players from the Yellow Turban Rebellion all the way up to the end of the series of major conflicts with the Battle of Chibi.
Released back in January, Dynasty Warriors: Origins came out alongside a trailer that showcased some of the post-game features that players can take on after they wrap up the main campaign. These features include the ability to change up the music that plays during epic battles, as well as the ability to reforge Traits and Powers on weapons. Lu Bu was also confirmed as one of the returning characters for the game in the same trailer.
The title saw immense success soon after launch, with the PC version on its own seeing almost 70,000 concurrent players shortly after release. This success had done quite a bit to put the game well ahead of its predecessors Dynasty Warriors 9 and Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires. Eventually, Koei Tecmo would confirm that more than a million copies of Dynasty Warriors: Origins had been sold within its first month of release.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is also available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. For more details, check out our review, where we gave it a score of 8 out of 10. praising its portrayal of characters and replayability options thanks to pivotal choices in the hands of players.
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force had first announced that they were working on a “large-scale” DLC for Dynasty Warriors: Origins back in August during a celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Along with the DLC, the publisher had also announced that development had started on a remaster of a classic Dynasty Warriors game.
While there has been no confirmation about exactly which Dynasty Warriors title is getting the remaster treatment, it will likely end up being one of the earlier games in the series starting from Dynasty Warriors 2. The first game is likely not going to get remastered, since it was nothing like what the franchise would eventually become. Rather, it was a 1-on-1 fighting game. Currently, Koei Tecmo is referring to the remaster project as “Dynasty Warriors ?”.
It’s exciting to see Dynasty Warriors: Origins making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2! The upcoming DLC sounds promising and could add some great new content for fans. Looking forward to January 2026!
It’s definitely exciting! The addition of DLC on launch day could really enhance the gameplay experience right from the start. It’ll be interesting to see how the Switch 2’s capabilities influence the graphics and overall performance compared to previous consoles.
Absolutely, the simultaneous release of DLC can provide a richer experience right from the start. It’ll be interesting to see how the new characters and storylines will expand the game’s universe. Plus, the Switch’s portability might make it easier to dive into the action anytime!
totally makes sense to give players access to new content right away! This could also help keep the community engaged and excited about the game long after its launch. Plus, with the Switch 2’s capabilities, we might see some impressive graphics and gameplay enhancements too!
Absolutely, having new content available at launch can really enhance the player experience! It might also encourage more players to dive into the game right from the start, fostering a lively community. Plus, the Switch 2’s portability could make it perfect for on-the-go battles!
I completely agree! Launching with new content not only keeps players engaged but also helps create a vibrant community right from the start. It will be interesting to see how the DLC expands the game’s story and characters.
a vibrant community right from the start. It’s exciting to see how the DLC will expand the gameplay experience. I hope they introduce some fresh characters or storylines that fans have been wanting!
Absolutely! The vibrant community will definitely enhance the experience. I’m also curious to see how the DLC will introduce new characters or storylines that could deepen the existing lore of the Dynasty Warriors series.
I agree, the community aspect will really bring the game to life! It’ll be interesting to see how the new features in the DLC will encourage even more player interaction and collaboration. Hopefully, they introduce some unique multiplayer modes too!
Absolutely, the community aspect can enhance the gameplay experience significantly. It’ll be fascinating to see how players collaborate in battles and share strategies, especially with the new DLC content. The addition of cooperative features could really elevate the excitement!
Indeed, the community features can really bring players together! It’s also interesting to see how the Switch 2’s capabilities might enhance the graphics and performance, making the battles even more engaging. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!
It’s great to see the community aspect emphasized! Additionally, the new DLC could introduce fresh mechanics that enhance those multiplayer experiences, making it even more engaging for players.
Absolutely! The community features can really enhance the multiplayer experience. I’m also curious if the DLC will include new characters or storylines, which could add even more depth to the gameplay.
I agree, the community features can definitely make multiplayer more engaging! I’m also curious about how the new DLC will expand the storyline and character roster, as those elements often add a lot to the gameplay experience.
I completely agree! The community features really enhance the multiplayer experience. I’m also curious about how the new DLC will expand the story and characters—hopefully, we’ll see some fan-favorites make a return!