Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires

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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

PS Icon Xbox Icon Name Unlock Method Type Xbox Points
Completionist Obtain all of the trophies in the game. Platinum 180
Inheritance Complete any scenario with a child officer in Conquest Mode. Gold 40
Undisputed Glory Win an invasion or defensive battle with a remaining collective force of at least 90%. Gold 40
History Incarnate Participate and claim victory in all event battles in Conquest Mode. Gold 40
Land Unification Complete any scenario in Conquest Mode. Silver 25
Like Parent, Like Child In Conquest Mode, have a child officer serve in the same army as their parent. Silver 25
Master of the Realm Become the Emperor for the first time. Silver 25
Paragon of Good Have own reputation for "Goodness" reach maximum level. Silver 25
Husk of Evil Have own reputation for "Evil" reach maximum level. Silver 25
Infallible Courage Have own reputation for being "Brave" reach maximum level. Silver 25
Born Leader Have own reputation for the ability to "Command" reach maximum level. Silver 25
Intellectual Virtuoso Have own reputation for being "Ingenious" reach maximum level. Silver 25
Diplomat Have own reputation for being "Eloquent" reach maximum level. Silver 25
Ingenious Machinations Successfully carry out 20 different types of secret plan leading to victory. Silver 30
On the Ball Prevent the enemy's secret plans 20 times, leading to victory. Silver 30
Divine Power Claim victory in an invasion or defensive battle with an Element Level maxed out. Silver 30
History in the Making Participate and claim victory in an event battle in Conquest Mode. Silver 30
Tactician Acquire every kind of military unit. Silver 30
Oath Beneath Peach Trees Make a sworn sibling oath for the first time. Bronze 15
Till Death Do Us Part Get married for the first time. Bronze 15
The Next Generation Have a child for the first time. Bronze 15
Spark of Ambition Starting as a Free Officer, raise the banner of own Kingdom for the first time. Bronze 15
Appointed Strategist Get appointed as a Strategist for the first time. Bronze 15
Appointed Grand General Get appointed as a Grand General for the first time. Bronze 15
Successful Successor Accept the position of Ruler. Bronze 15
Alliance Ambassador Form 10 alliances. Bronze 15
Abundant Harvest Possess more than 200,000 supplies. Bronze 15
Awe-Inspiring Affluence Possess more than 200,000 in funds. Bronze 15
Keen Eye for Talent Successfully appoint, recommend, or invite 10 times. Bronze 15
Captain of the Vanguard Claim victory more than 10 times in an invasion battle. Bronze 15
Iron Shield Claim victory more than 10 times in a defensive battle. Bronze 15
All According to Plan Claim victory after carrying out a secret plan successfully for the first time. Bronze 15
Interdiction Stop an enemy's secret plan and claimed victory for the first time. Bronze 15
The Best Plan Is No Plan Claim victory in an invasion or defensive battle without preparing any secret plans. Bronze 15
Lone Warrior Deploy a single allied officer in an invasion or defensive battle and claimed victory. Bronze 15
Play It by Ear Initiate a secret plan 100 times. Bronze 15
Treasure Beyond Imagination Acquire an Epic Gem for the first time. Bronze 15
Artful Artifact Acquire an Epic Gem Artifact for the first time. Bronze 15
Each to Their Own Create a custom officer for the first time. Bronze 25


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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.

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