Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires (真・三國無双8 Empires, Shin Sangoku Musou 8: Empires) is the Empires adaptation of Dynasty Warriors 9. The game was released in Japan on 23rd December 2021 and in the rest of the world on 15th February 2022. The Steam version was available worldwide on December 22rd, but didn't receive English support until February 15th.
Gameplay
- One of the most drastic differences between this and the base game is that the open world format is discarded for a smaller stage-like approach similar to previous titles. It is likely that the open world will have many assets segmented and repurposed into a more traditional stage format.
- Akihiro Suzuki elaborates that the focus is on castle sieges, with mechanics added in updates of Dynasty Warriors 9, likely to play a pivotal role in deciding the battles.
- The create-a-character system has now been further enhanced to Nioh 2 levels with extra options from that game's system.
- The domestic system will be expanded even further. Character relationships are said to change more frequently and have even greater effects on the gameplay than before.
- Some of the existing features from prior Empires games are also slated to return. For example, the Ways of Life determine whether a character is a good ruler or an evil tyrant.
- Many different positions will also be available, allowing players to start as a wandering free officer, a loyal marshal, or a leading ruler.
- An affinity system returns, working somewhat like Dynasty Warriors 8. This one is tied to the officer class and not the held weapon, each character has an assigned class being Infantry, Cavalry and Bow which share a similar relationship to the previous Heaven, Earth and Man system. There also are other benefits e.g. units of the corresponding type will follow and protect the player, Bow characters can command the archers to fire on a targeted area etc.
- Downloadable content consists of edit character parts and new scenarios/modes. DLC costumes from Dynasty Warriors 9 are not compatible with Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires save data.
Trophies/Achievements
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Completionist | Obtain all of the trophies in the game. | Platinum | 180 |
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Inheritance | Complete any scenario with a child officer in Conquest Mode. | Gold | 40 |
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Undisputed Glory | Win an invasion or defensive battle with a remaining collective force of at least 90%. | Gold | 40 |
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History Incarnate | Participate and claim victory in all event battles in Conquest Mode. | Gold | 40 |
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Land Unification | Complete any scenario in Conquest Mode. | Silver | 25 |
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Like Parent, Like Child | In Conquest Mode, have a child officer serve in the same army as their parent. | Silver | 25 |
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Master of the Realm | Become the Emperor for the first time. | Silver | 25 |
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Paragon of Good | Have own reputation for "Goodness" reach maximum level. | Silver | 25 |
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Husk of Evil | Have own reputation for "Evil" reach maximum level. | Silver | 25 |
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Infallible Courage | Have own reputation for being "Brave" reach maximum level. | Silver | 25 |
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Born Leader | Have own reputation for the ability to "Command" reach maximum level. | Silver | 25 |
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Intellectual Virtuoso | Have own reputation for being "Ingenious" reach maximum level. | Silver | 25 |
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Diplomat | Have own reputation for being "Eloquent" reach maximum level. | Silver | 25 |
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Ingenious Machinations | Successfully carry out 20 different types of secret plan leading to victory. | Silver | 30 |
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On the Ball | Prevent the enemy's secret plans 20 times, leading to victory. | Silver | 30 |
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Divine Power | Claim victory in an invasion or defensive battle with an Element Level maxed out. | Silver | 30 |
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History in the Making | Participate and claim victory in an event battle in Conquest Mode. | Silver | 30 |
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Tactician | Acquire every kind of military unit. | Silver | 30 |
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Oath Beneath Peach Trees | Make a sworn sibling oath for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Till Death Do Us Part | Get married for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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The Next Generation | Have a child for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Spark of Ambition | Starting as a Free Officer, raise the banner of own Kingdom for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Appointed Strategist | Get appointed as a Strategist for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Appointed Grand General | Get appointed as a Grand General for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Successful Successor | Accept the position of Ruler. | Bronze | 15 |
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Alliance Ambassador | Form 10 alliances. | Bronze | 15 |
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Abundant Harvest | Possess more than 200,000 supplies. | Bronze | 15 |
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Awe-Inspiring Affluence | Possess more than 200,000 in funds. | Bronze | 15 |
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Keen Eye for Talent | Successfully appoint, recommend, or invite 10 times. | Bronze | 15 |
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Captain of the Vanguard | Claim victory more than 10 times in an invasion battle. | Bronze | 15 |
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Iron Shield | Claim victory more than 10 times in a defensive battle. | Bronze | 15 |
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All According to Plan | Claim victory after carrying out a secret plan successfully for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Interdiction | Stop an enemy's secret plan and claimed victory for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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The Best Plan Is No Plan | Claim victory in an invasion or defensive battle without preparing any secret plans. | Bronze | 15 |
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Lone Warrior | Deploy a single allied officer in an invasion or defensive battle and claimed victory. | Bronze | 15 |
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Play It by Ear | Initiate a secret plan 100 times. | Bronze | 15 |
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Treasure Beyond Imagination | Acquire an Epic Gem for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Artful Artifact | Acquire an Epic Gem Artifact for the first time. | Bronze | 15 |
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Each to Their Own | Create a custom officer for the first time. | Bronze | 25 |
Related Media
Trivia
- Chizu Yonemoto is the last role as Zhurong in the Warriors series before her retirement.
- Unlike the previously installment. Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires has only the Japanese voice track with subtitles.
- This was also the first Dynasty Warriors game to be released on Reiwa era.
Gallery
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Akihiro Suzuki's 2022 New Year's message
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Akihiro Suzuki's 2023 New Year's message
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Akihiro Suzuki's 2024 New Year's message
External Links
- Official North America Website (English)
- Official Japanese Website (Japanese)
- Official Taiwanese Website (Traditional Chinese)
- Official Manual Sub-Page (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese)
- StrategyWiki Page (English)
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