Dynasty Warriors 8/DLC

Pre-order Costumes
Those who pre-order the game will receive downloadable serial codes for Zhao Yun and Sun Shangxiang based on their appearances in Sangokushi 12. Available in all regions.

Miscellaneous Collaboration Sets
Lawson Collaborations Content available for those who pre-order at Lawson. A costume for Wang Yuanji based on Lawson's Vocaloid, Akikoloid-chan. Perched on her shoulder is the Lawson chicken nugget mascot character, Karaage-kun, and includes a special matching set of throwing knives. Those who purchase a specially marked brand of medicine from a local Lawson store may receive a code on their receipt to unlock a special weapon skin for the Podao moveset.

HOTEI Image Song Collaboration Consumers who purchase the re-cut single version of the song can obtain a downloadable serial for a original Hotei inspired Lu Bu costume and weapon. The design includes his trademark guitar pattern

7UP Collaboration Costume Purchase the new 7UP bottle in Japan to obtain a serial code for this costume.

Famitsu Collaboration Costumes Those who purchase the March 14th issue of Famitsu will receive a serial code which unlocks a new costume for Guan Yinping. The April 25th edition also offers a similar costume for Xingcai.

V-Jump Collaboration Costume Those who purchase the March 21st issue of V-Jump will receive a serial code which unlocks a new costume for Zhang Bao.

Dengeki PlayStation Collaboration Codes Those who purchase the February 28th issue will receive a serial code which unlocks a new double-edged blade weapon skin and mount based on the magazine's mascot Politan. The 538th volume includes a costume code for Zhenji based off the lead female character from the manga Houkago Play by Rendō Kurosaki.

Puccho Collaboration Skins Purchase a big pack of Puccho with images of the game's characters to obtain a serial code for new animal companion skins.

Dynasty Warriors Costumes
Costumes based on character appearances from Dynasty Warriors. Similar to the Lawson costume, each costume is available if consumers purchase the game at a specific Japanese store.

Original Costume Set 1
Original costume set for Wei characters that depict them in uniforms worn for modern day occupations.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each or 600 yen bundle (JP)

Wallpaper Set 1
New wallpapers featuring characters from Wei and their respective weapons.

Wallpaper Set 2
New wallpapers featuring characters from Wu and their respective weapons.

BGM Set 1
Four additional music tracks from Dynasty Warriors 3.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1) YELLOW STORM Ver.2
 * 2) JUMP INTO THE BATTLEFIELD Ver.2
 * 3) CRISIS Ver.2
 * 4) ARENA

BGM Set 2
Four additional music tracks from Dynasty Warriors 3 and one track from Dynasty Warriors 7.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1) CHASE THE WAVE
 * 2) WALLCRUSHER
 * 3) IN FLAMES Ver. 2
 * 4) SACRED GROUND Ver. 2
 * 5) KID AROUND SKA

Original BGM Set
Contains a list of new music themes available for download. Additional tracks will be released each week.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen each (JP)
 * 1) THE EPIC
 * 2) THE WORLD BORN AGAIN
 * 3) LIKE A DANCER
 * 4) SYNC CHORDS

Dynasty Warriors 4 Set
Adds new content from Dynasty Warriors 4. These include a remake of the battle at Bowanpo in Free Mode and Cao Cao's horse, Storm Runner.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)

Dynasty Warriors 3 Set
Adds new content from Dynasty Warriors 3. These include a remake of the battle Guan Yu's Escape in Free Mode and a new mount, a Mammoth, for players to ride.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)

PS3 Theme Set
PlayStation 3 themes depicting certain stages related to Wei, Wu, Shu, Jin, and Others. Also includes weapon icons used by the characters of each faction for the home menu. Shu's theme is to be released at April 11 while the rest are available starting at April 4.


 * Cost
 * 50 yen each (JP)

PSN Icons Set 1
Avatar icon sets of Wei and Wu.


 * Cost
 * 50 yen each, 500 yen faction set or 1500 yen all-in-one bundle (JP)

PSN Icons Set 2
Avatar icon sets of Shu and Jin with Others.


 * Cost
 * 50 yen each, 500 yen faction set or 1500 yen all-in-one bundle (JP)

Update 1.01

 * Fixes a glitch that freezes up online play.
 * Fixes a freezing bug when approaching the destination of specific missions in Commander Mode.
 * Fixes a bug that may occur during online play when leading a base in Commander Mode.
 * Extends the functionality of online play in Commander Mode to help synchronize the timing of multiple players.
 * Fixes a bug that may freeze up some scenarios.
 * Fixes a number of defects and adjusts certain parts of the game.

Update 1.02

 * Battles in Commander mode are enhanced with new special lines regarding to the situation going on.
 * Items dropped by enemies when defeated by an Awakening Musou will be obtained automatically.
 * Items, mounts and weapons are automatically sorted by type and quality.
 * Fixes a bug that stopped some characters Aerial Musou.
 * Fixes slow down issues when there are too many enemies on screen.
 * Fixes a glitch that had caused the game to freeze just before or after cutscenes.
 * Fixes a glitch in Commander mode, where the guest reward would not be saved.
 * Fixes the glitch where the menu would not open when you press the START in a garrison.
 * Fixed a glitch that would not allow characters attacks to connect with enemies in battle.
 * Other fixes, a number of point defects and adjusted game difficulty balance.
 * 1 music track added
 * 1) ENTERTAINMENT - Dynasty Warriors 7