Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends

Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends (真・三國無双6 猛将伝) is the updated expansion of Dynasty Warriors 7. It is scheduled to become available one month following the seventh installment's other updated PSP version, Dynasty Warriors 7: Special. So far, it is a PlayStation 3 exclusive addition.

The Premium Box edition will have an original soundtrack CD and 65 clear character cards with their complementary binder. A downloadable serial code is included for limited edition weapons. Gamecity is offering an exclusive present.

Changes

 * If save data and the original game disc are present, players gain access to Story Mode and Conquest Mode. Through this method, it's possible to play Story Mode with two players. A lone Xtreme Legends disc will not have these modes available.
 * Players will be able to continue from their Dynasty Warriors 7 save data. Unlike other Warriors titles, having the data present will not automatically make the entire cast playable.
 * Monetary rewards and skill points increase based on the degree of difficulty the player has set for the stage. In other words, putting a level on Chaos will reward more than a stage on Beginner.
 * Characters have changed their character growth by adding a new "General" ranking. As characters become stronger, they will learn specific abilities. An option to strengthen characters by reading strategy books found throughout the game is included. It's also possible to decorate characters with a set of accessories.
 * Like Special, stat boosting items can be bought and collected with a single character. Other characters have the option of benefiting from these bonuses.
 * Characters can perform new actions in battle:
 * No Shadow Step - the ability to attack whilst moving.
 * Turning - evasive action whilst on the ground.
 * Winning Jump - as enemy soldiers float in the air, it's possible to beat them with a combo.
 * Charge Cancel - ability to cancel one charge attack in exchange for another.
 * Character affiliations with weapon types have changed in this version. These new affiliations will not be linked or changed to any downloadable weapons.
 * New weapons are in this game.
 * Ball and cudgel - two-in-one weapon. Characters use a stick to smack a ball into foes.
 * Podao - ancient long handled sword. Xiahou Dun's new EX Weapon
 * Sai - formerly planned as DLC.
 * Dragon Spear - spear that excels with quick combos. Zhao Yun's new EX Weapon.
 * Higher rank weapons will have different numbers and bonuses than the original game, such as offering a stronger attack or increased slots.
 * Two new modes have been added: Legend Mode and Challenge Mode.
 * Legend Mode - two sets of scenarios are in this mode: Hero Scenario and Legend Scenario. Hero Scenario lets players experience original stories for the new characters. Legend Scenario offers challenging versions of previous battles. These stages can be played to obtain stronger weapons.
 * Challenge Mode - similar to previous titles. So far, "Comet" and "Tempest" rules are revealed but not described in detail. A total of four people can play within this mode and an online ranking system will be available.
 * There is so far no original downloadable content scheduled for the expansion. Downloadable content from the original title may be used in this version; it will not be available as default content for Xtreme Legends.

Characters
Three new playable characters will be added to the previous cast.
 * Guo Jia
 * Wang Yi
 * Pang De

Related Media
Consumers who preorder their copy at different Japanese media outlets will obtain a downloadable serial code for "summer" themed outfits and weapons for the three new characters. An automatic preorder rewards buyers with Pang De's set. Geo offers Wang Yi's set. Guo Jia has one outfit but three different weapons spread across different outlets. Game Tsutaya and Wonder Goo offers the "Cutting Shadow" ball and cudgel with his outfit. Yoshimoto City offers a "Lightning" version. Various other stores, including Gamecity, offer the "Blazing Fire" version. Another Lawson campaign with Wang Yuanji offers a new outfit and weapon.

Trivia

 * This is the first Xtreme Legends expansion in the Dynasty Warriors series to introduce new characters. This feature was first seen within the Samurai Warriors series.