By Sagar V. Mankar 
After a seven-year wait, Dynasty Warriors: Origins has stormed onto PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, bringing the beloved hack-and-slash series to new heights. The latest entry in this legendary franchise has already set several records and earned impressive praise from both critics and players alike.
Critical Success
The game has achieved the highest ratings in the series’ history, with Metacritic scores ranging from 78 on Xbox Series X to an impressive 85 out of 100 on PC. These scores surpass previous series favorites like Dynasty Warriors 3 and 4, which both earned 78/100.
Steam Success Story
On PC, the game has particularly shined, earning a “Very Positive” rating from over 8k Steam reviews, with an outstanding 94% approval rate. The game reached a peak of 69,483 concurrent players on launch day (January 17), making it Koei Tecmo‘s second-most-played game on Steam, just behind Wu Long: Fallen Dynasty’s record of 75,900 players.
Global Appeal with Asian Dominance
The game’s popularity in Asian markets is clear from the review languages on Steam:
- Simplified Chinese: 57.12%
- English: 21.9%
- Traditional Chinese: 10%
- Korean: 4.65%
- Japanese: 3.05%
Legacy and Impact
This success adds to the impressive legacy of the Dynasty Warriors series, which has sold over 21 million copies worldwide across its 10 mainline games and various spin-offs like Samurai Warriors 5, Persona 5 Strikers, and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. For those unfamiliar with the series, Dynasty Warriors Origins retains the franchise’s signature style: large-scale battles inspired by China’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a blend of history and fiction.
However, Origins brings a fresh perspective by introducing an original protagonist rather than focusing solely on established characters. Players choose their weapon, which determines their combat style, creating a dynamic experience that balances taking on waves of soldiers with intense duels against powerful officers and iconic adversaries.
Dynasty Warriors Origins is now available on Steam, with the base game priced at $69.99 / £64.99 and a digital deluxe edition at $89.99 / £79.99. A free demo is also available for those wanting a preview before committing to the full game.