Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors series is in a period of expansion and discounting. A remaster of Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends is set for an October 1 launch, and the 2026 summer sale discounts the recent Dynasty Warriors: Origins and its DLC across all major storefronts.
Koei Tecmo Games is pushing the Dynasty Warriors series in two directions at once. The newest entry, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and its Dreamlike Four Heroes DLC are part of the publisher's Summer Sale announced on July 28, with discounts of up to 85% on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and Nintendo eShop. Sale periods vary by store, ending between July 30 and August 12. The sale also covers Nioh 3, Fate/Samurai Remnant, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
The other thread is a move backward in the series' timeline. During Sony's State of Play broadcast on June 3, Koei Tecmo announced Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered, a package that bundles the 2001 PlayStation 2 title and its expansion disc into a single release. The game launches on October 1, after being delayed in January from its original March 19 date for quality improvements. The remaster brings upgraded graphics, modernized controls, and new mechanics such as horse calling, evasion, and just evasion.
The remaster also reaches forward in the series. Shiran, the protagonist of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, appears as a playable character with new weapons, actions, and a dedicated scenario. The game releases on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, while the original Nintendo Switch version has been canceled. Pre-orders for the PS5 version opened on June 3.
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Sep 1
Koei Tecmo opened pre-orders on September 1 for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered, a remaster that combines the original Dynasty Warriors 2, the series' first million-seller, with its Xtreme Legends expansion. The game launches October 1, 2026 at 7,480 yen. It runs on Unreal Engine 5, with more than 40 officers from the original rendered in updated detail, and Shiran, the protagonist of Dynasty Warriors ORIGINS, joins the roster.
New actions include a dodge that can trigger a just-dodge counter and a just power guard that deflects enemy attacks and stuns the target. Musou mode gains new scenarios, and the game keeps free mode, challenge mode, and an offline two-player split-screen option for Musou, free, and VS modes. VS mode offers eight stages from the original, including a 3v3 battle at Hulao Gate and a 1v1 contest to defeat 20 enemy soldiers first. A new weapon synthesis system lets players consume unwanted weapons to transfer attributes and skills. Players can switch new elements on or off with normal or classic settings.
Aug 7
Koei Tecmo Games announced a Summer Sale on July 28, offering titles on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and Nintendo eShop at up to 85% off. Discounts apply to Nioh 3, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, its Dreamlike Four Heroes DLC, Fate/Samurai Remnant, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Sale periods vary by store, ending between July 30 and August 12.
Jun 2
Koei Tecmo Games announced during Sony's State of Play broadcast on June 3 that Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered will launch on October 1. The remaster bundles the 2001 PlayStation 2 title Dynasty Warriors 2 and its expansion disc Dynasty Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends into a single package. The release was originally scheduled for March 19 but was delayed in January for quality improvements. The remaster features upgraded graphics, modernized controls, and new gameplay mechanics including horse calling, evasion, and just evasion. It also adds Shiran, the protagonist of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, as a playable character with new weapons, actions, and a dedicated scenario. The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The original Nintendo Switch version has been canceled. Pre-orders for the PS5 version opened on June 3.