Dynasty Warriors 10 Was Canceled

Summary

• Technological advancements led to the cancellation of the planned 10th mainline Dynasty Warriors installment.
• Elements from this canceled project, Dynasty Warriors 10, were incorporated into Dynasty Warriors: Origins to enhance its modern and strategic gameplay.
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins, featuring hack-and-slash combat set during the Three Kingdoms Era, launches January 17, 2025.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins has a fascinating backstory. Its developers initially worked on a tenth mainline installment before ultimately canceling it to pave the way for this new title. Deluxe Edition players have already experienced its fast-paced combat, a testament to significant technological leaps made in the past four years.

For those awaiting its official release, Dynasty Warriors: Origins arrives January 17, 2025. Staying true to the series' signature free-roaming hack-and-slash combat (established since the 2000 sequel), players assume the role of an amnesiac protagonist, interacting with renowned figures from China's Three Kingdoms Era.

While many fans have already begun their Dynasty Warriors: Origins journey, Omega Force recently revealed the cancellation of a prior project. An interview with 4Gamer (translated by SiliconEra) revealed that producer Masamichi Oba spearheaded a "phantom number title." This canceled game, similar in structure to 2011's Dynasty Warriors 7, differed significantly from the final Origins product.

Dynasty Warriors 10's Cancellation: Forging a Better Dynasty Warriors

Producer Tomohiko Sho explained that the decision to cancel the tenth game stemmed from witnessing the capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and other contemporary consoles. The team realized the potential of modern hardware and shifted their development strategy, integrating the best aspects of previous Dynasty Warriors titles.

According to Oba, elements from the canceled project found their way into Origins. While abandoning the previous project was challenging, several features were salvaged. This includes the free-roaming map (a feature Oba had planned for the canceled title) and a more in-depth exploration of the Three Kingdoms Era's narrative.