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 game's image song can obtain a downloadable serial for an 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. These were eventually released on the Japanese PSN for free. These outfits are also handed out to those who pre-order a copy at EB Games in Australia or New Zealand.

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)

Original Costume Set 2
Original costume set for Wu characters that depict them in uniforms worn for modern day occupations.


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

Original Costume Set 3
Original costume set for Shu characters that depict them in uniforms worn for modern day occupations.


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

Original Costume Set 4
Original costume set for Jin and Others characters that depict them in uniforms worn for modern day occupations.


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

All Original Costume Set
Features original costumes of every faction in just one package.


 * Cost
 * 2,200 yen (JP)

Dynasty Warriors 6 Costume Set
Costumes based on character appearances from Dynasty Warriors 6.


 * Cost
 * 300 yen

New Weapon Pack 1
Adds a new set of weapons.


 * Cost
 * PSN - 200 yen per weapon, 400 yen total (JP)

New Weapon Skin Set
Contains alternate and advanced weapon skins for the flaming sword and screw crossbow.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

New Weapon Pack 2
Adds a new set of weapons, the metal greaves and the emei daggers.


 * Cost
 * PSN - 200 yen per weapon, 400 yen total (JP)

Alternate Weapon Skin Set 1
Alternate versions for existing weapon types. Weapon types for this set include: horsehair whip, flail, dragon spear, dual pike, great axe, twin rods, stretch rapier, dagger axe, double-edged trident, flying swords, crossbow, double-ended mace, and javelin.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Alternate Weapon Skin Set 2
Alternate versions for existing weapon types. Weapon types for this set include: podao, wheels, nine rings blade, crescent blade, twin swords, double-edged sword, flabellum, iron fan, gloves, chain and sickle, sword and shield, short pike, and throwing axes.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Alternate Weapon Skin Set 3
Alternate versions for existing weapon types. Weapon types for this set include: swallow swords, chain whip, spiked shield, iron boat, sword, great sword, flute, striking sword, siege spear, boomerang, spinner, sword and hook, and wide snake sword.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Alternate Weapon Skin Set 4
Alternate versions for existing weapon types. Weapon types for this set include: hand axe, feather fan, club, pike, tonfas, spear, bomb, harp, throwing knives, brush, nunchaku, wolf teeth mace, and paper talismans.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Alternate Weapon Skin Set 5
Alternate versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Alternate Weapon Skin Set 6
Alternate versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

All Alternate Weapon Skin Set
Features every alternate weapon skin in just one package.


 * Cost
 * 500 yen (JP)

Advanced Weapon Skin Set 1
Advanced versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Advanced Weapon Skin Set 2
Advanced versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Advanced Weapon Skin Set 3
Advanced versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Advanced Weapon Skin Set 4
Advanced versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Advanced Weapon Skin Set 5
Advanced versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

Advanced Weapon Skin Set 6
Advanced versions for existing weapon types.


 * Cost
 * 100 yen (JP)

All Advanced Weapon Skin Set
Features every advanced weapon skin in just one package.


 * Cost
 * 500 yen (JP)

Commander Base Theme Set
Adds new architectural styles for the player's own base in Commander Mode.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen each (JP)
 * 1) Amusement Park Style
 * 2) Military Style

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)

Dynasty Warriors 4 Set 1
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 4 Set 2
Adds new content from Dynasty Warriors 4. These include a remake of the battle at Jiangdong in Free Mode and a new guardian animal, the white tiger.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)

Dynasty Warriors 5 Set 1
Adds new content from Dynasty Warriors 5. These include a remake of the battle of Nanzhong in Free Mode and a new guardian animal, the azure bird.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)

Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends Set 1
Adds new content from Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends. These include a remake of the battle of Mt. Qi in Free Mode and a new guardian animal, the fire wolf.


 * Cost
 * 200 yen (JP)

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

BGM Set 3
Four additional music tracks from Dynasty Warriors 4.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * EVE
 * 1) STRAIGHT AHEAD
 * 2) HOLD DOWN
 * 3) PARADE OF DEATH

BGM Set 4
Four additional music tracks from Dynasty Warriors 4.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1) AVENGING BATTLE
 * 2) SACRED NIGHT
 * 3) EVIL FESTIVAL
 * 4) LONG TIME AGO

BGM Set 5
Four additional music tracks from Dynasty Warriors 5.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1) ANCIENT HEROES
 * 2) THE BRINGER OF WAR
 * 3) THE KING OF SADNESS
 * 4) PRIMITIVE POWER

BGM Set 6
Four additional music tracks from Dynasty Warriors 5.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1) BREAKTHROUGH
 * 2) FINISH THEM OFF!
 * 3) GLOOMY SHADOW
 * 4) MEMORIES

BGM Set 7
Additional music tracks from previous Dynasty Warriors titles.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

BGM Set 8
Additional music tracks from previous Dynasty Warriors titles.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

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

Character Song BGM Set
Features four tracks from the game's character song CDs as background music. Each one is a loop of the original song's first verse.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)
 * 1) ENDLESS SORROW - Wang Yi's theme song
 * 2) BLAZE OF MIND - Lu Xun's theme song
 * 3) BACK TO BACK - Zhang Bao's theme song
 * 4) TRUST MYSELF - Wen Yang's theme song

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


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

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


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

Wallpaper Set 3
New wallpapers featuring characters from Shu and their respective weapons.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

Wallpaper Set 4
New wallpapers featuring characters from Jin and Others as well as their respective weapons.


 * Cost
 * Free (JP)

Female Officer Wallpaper Set
New wallpapers featuring female officers from each faction.


 * Cost
 * 20 yen each (JP)

Three Kingdoms Wallpaper Set
New wallpapers based on well-known events from the game's background story.


 * Cost
 * 50 yen each (JP)

PS3 Kingdom 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)

PS3 Character Theme Set
PlayStation 3 themes featuring characters voted as most popular in five different categories according to one of Famitsu's character surveys for the game.

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, Jin, and 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 alluding to the situation going on.
 * Items dropped by enemies when defeated by a Rage attack will be obtained automatically.
 * Items, mounts, and weapons are automatically sorted by type and quality.
 * Fixes a bug that stopped some of the Aerial Musou used by specific characters.
 * 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 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

Update 1.03

 * Weapon's enhancement tempering is improved to make it possible in creating an intended weapon.
 * Fixed disappearing enemy bug.
 * Fixed loading freeze bug when there are two players in the pre-battle garrison.
 * Fixed freeze bug when using lance's horse charge attack.
 * Fixed freeze bug when skipping conversations in garrison.
 * Fixed freeze bug when using halberd's switch attack.
 * Fixed a bug where after increasing a character's stats in the school facility, leveling up him or her would reset the stat boosts received.
 * Fixed several bugs that cause players to be stuck in certain stages.
 * Fixed a bug in Online Mode where players could execute variable counters on one another.
 * Modified quote system for ally generals in battle.
 * Fallen enemies can now be grappled by players.
 * Enemy A.I. has been improved.
 * Unique enemy generals now use their Aerial Musou if juggled in the air for too long.
 * 1 music track added.
 * 1) LIMIT BREAK - Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends