Dynasty Warriors 2 Remastered Launches October 1, Drops Original Switch
The remaster of the 2001 PS2 classic that defined the Warriors series is finally dated after a delay, but the decision to drop the original Switch from the platform list narrows its audience.
Reporting from 1 sources: ASCII.jp.
Koei Tecmo announced the delayed Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered will release October 1 on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The original Nintendo Switch is excluded. A trailer shows new mechanics and confirms Shi Ran from Dynasty Warriors: Origins as a playable character.
Koei Tecmo set an October 1 release date for Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered, the long-delayed remaster of the 2001 PS2 title that sold over a million copies and established the Warriors franchise. The company also released a trailer and opened pre-orders on June 3.
The supported platforms shifted from the original plan: the game is now coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, but the original Nintendo Switch has been dropped. Packaged versions are limited to PS5 and Switch 2, sold as key cards.
The trailer highlights new actions including Evade & Counter and Just Power Guard, plus Weapon Synthesis and additional scenarios. Shi Ran, the protagonist of the recent Dynasty Warriors: Origins, appears as a playable character. Fan reactions online have been positive, with some calling the remaster more of a remake.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- ASCII.jp リマスター版「真・三國無双２」10月1日発売へ 初代Switchは除外