Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 (真・三國無双 MULTI RAID 2, Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2) is the newly announced sequel to Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce. Not much is known about it yet, but it features new characters and it's hinted all the characters cut from Dynasty Warriors 6 might return. Teaser quests for the game have been available on the official website since January 21st.

The game features an original story with several fantasy elements. Shi Huangdi, a tyrannical ruler with mystical powers, has been revived. With the power to resurrect old heroes and gods at his command, he desires to create an eternal empire for himself. The heroes of the Three Kingdoms band together to stop him.

Gameplay

 * Over 200 customizable parts are available for characters. They can slightly alter their appearance with these items equipped.
 * Characters can now "awaken" their weapons with a new technique called "Weapon Overdrive". It surrounds their weapons with a glittering effect and enables new abilities to be used against enemies.
 * Each character has two new abilities. They are:
 * Support Skill - allows players to sacrifice their awakening gauge to heal another player's life by pressing and holding the button for a select target.
 * Joint Party Ability - Grants a unique effect for party members in the area, which is unique to each character. It is used automatically when players form groups. So far the known abilities are:
 * Fortune - chance of a rare item dropping from enemies increases; used by Da Qiao
 * Attack Power Up - increases attack from weapons; used by Zhao Yun
 * Awakened Power Up - amount of awakened gauge increases while as enemies are defeated; used by Sun Shang Xiang
 * Speed Up - increases speed of party; used by Jiang Wei


 * Stronger versions of the guardian beasts from the first title can now face players in the field. More mystical beasts have also been added in the game.

Characters
This only lists newly featured characters. The original cast, including Meng Huo from Special, returns.

Playable

 * Jiang Wei
 * Da Qiao
 * Cai Wenji

Non-Playable

 * Shi Huangdi
 * Xiang Yu