Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

Shin Sangoku Musou 7: Moushouden (真・三國無双7 猛将伝) is the the updated expansion of Dynasty Warriors 8.

A brief character poll was held up until August 29th. The three most popular characters, Zhao Yun, Wang Yuanji, and Xu Shu, receive new costumes based on characters from other Koei-Tecmo franchises as a first print bonus. All three ports have a separate bundle set with Dynasty Warriors 8.

Changes

 * Other characters now have story branches and hypothetical routes. As a callback to the first expansion of this type, developers have stated that Lu Bu is the "protagonist" of this port.
 * Every character gains a second EX attack.
 * Includes a revamped bodyguard system which allows players to bring up to three bodyguards.
 * Ambition Mode has been revised to be a quasi-war simulation feature with the overall goal being to unite Han China. Players can build their palace by building relations with the characters they have earned in their ranks. As relations improve, the player's territory can expand. When enemy territory is challenged, the player will need to defeat a required number of its soldiers and a "boss" type commander in order to claim it. Other revisions to the system have been noted, but not yet revealed.
 * Gems can be earned within this mode and used to customize weapons.
 * The user interface for Free Mode has changed. Optional mission objectives vaguely based on those found within the original game's Story Mode are available for players to complete. Bonus experience points and other rewards are granted based on overall ranking.
 * Brings back Challenge Mode with an online ranking system. Achieving certain challenges may reward players with weapons. Each trial corresponds with the three weapon attributes, so it may be easier to equip a character with the proper trait.
 * Enables cross-platforming for multiplayer purposes. Saved data from the original title can be transferred to both ports of this game.
 * Downloadable content so far includes costumes.

Characters
The following characters are new additions in the game.
 * Yu Jin
 * Zhu Ran
 * Fa Zheng
 * Chen Gong
 * Lu Lingqi

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