Samurai Warriors 5/Story Mode

Samurai Warriors 5, as a re-imagining of the story has changed the story's chronology to focus more on Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi, ending at the Honnōji incident instead of later on in the era like prior games in Samurai Warriors. The main story routes focus almost exclusively on the perspective of the Oda and their affiliated clans, other perspectives can be found in the second path for side battles. Free Mode versions of each stage can also be selected after completing each stage in Story Mode, allowing the use of most characters in the roster.

Nobunaga's Path
Details Nobunaga's rise from the 'Fool of Owari' into the unstoppable Demon King.

Chapter 3
Lower path

Chapter 5
After Nobunaga's actions in quenching resistance around Kyoto, as he ages into a hardened warlord by the events that transpire around him, he looks to unite the land and expand his conquests on all sides.

Mitsuhide's Path
Details Mitsuhide's life from being a fledgling wanderer, to serving Nobunaga, to his eventual betrayal. Mitsuhide's relation with various clans and friends will act as a driving point behind his actions.

Secret History
Listed as the Reverie Chapter. Detailing various hypothetical and other clan perspectives which were not eligible to be represented in either main tale. Complete Nobunaga's story to gain access to upper route of 3 stages and Mitsuhide's to get access to lower branch of 6 stages.

DLC
Accessible by purchasing the Season Pass DLC. Contains six fictional stages spread across two waves. Also listed as the Reverie Chapter.

Free Mode
Free Mode is unlockable during chapter 1 of Nobunaga's Path and can be used to replay any completed stage with almost any character in the roster. For some stages, certain characters cannot be used.