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DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.
What reviewers agree on
59 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“Probably the best Dynasty Warriors game since the 6. And why ? Because it changes compared to the usual formula. Don't get me wrong, I love the usual formula, but so many DW games have already perfected this formula, so…”
“[h1]Great Combat, Weak Story[/h1] The combat in this game is undeniably satisfying. The impactful hits, flashy moves, intense atmosphere, and the feeling of cutting through enemies all come together to create a strong…”
“I absolutely love this game (if my 300+ hours didn't make it obvious)! The story is done better than ever, and I understand why we got a self insert protagonist, lets us learn more about the characters and story with…”
19 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“I absolutely love this game (if my 300+ hours didn't make it obvious)! The story is done better than ever, and I understand why we got a self insert protagonist, lets us learn more about the characters and story with…”
“I am 2 hours in and I can already say that the game is the most polished form of the series as of yet. Also the transitions from cutscenes into battle with your troops attacking around you is such a spectacle. This game…”
“I really enjoyed the game overall. The graphics was my initial complaint, because the game does look quite outdated, but it grew on me. Especially because the characters are actually really well designed and good…”
8 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“I am 2 hours in and I can already say that the game is the most polished form of the series as of yet. Also the transitions from cutscenes into battle with your troops attacking around you is such a spectacle. This game…”
“Excellent game. Despite having not played one of these in almost 2 decades (since Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires), it's always been something I've had a desire to come back to and this seemed like the perfect opportunity…”
“I really enjoyed the game overall. The graphics was my initial complaint, because the game does look quite outdated, but it grew on me. Especially because the characters are actually really well designed and good…”
6 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“Absolute Peak. Will be back in 100hrs for my second impression of the game.”
“拯救了这个系列，内容非常的给”
“The gameplay alone, sold me on 80+hours of fun and joy. The story beats are what we've come to know with Dynasty Warriors games, the cutscenes are fine. But the gameplay is so good.”
4 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“Amazing game with good replay value! would recommend to any Dynasty warrior fans.”
“Wonderful game, I've raised every hero to power so far but Dong Zhuo (Never going to happen), loved my time playing it through everytime. Looking forward to the sequel!”
“One of the best musou in the last years. Mechanic wise it is quite fun and enjoyable to play, some scenarios are quite unique, and having the chance to enjoy all sides from the Romance of the Three Kingdom it is always…”
22 of the 104 reviews raise this · 16 of them still recommend the game.
“[h1]Great Combat, Weak Story[/h1] The combat in this game is undeniably satisfying. The impactful hits, flashy moves, intense atmosphere, and the feeling of cutting through enemies all come together to create a strong…”
“I like being able to play a Dynasty Warriors game on PC but I can't genuinely recommend this game. Reasons: - Too expensive, even during a sale - No character customization - Limited weapon variety, no unique weapons…”
“Took me 42 hours to do Cao Cao's missions. I'm burnt out now and won't be doing the other kingdoms, the game is definitely too long. When doing friendship events, there are stacks of dialogue and eventually everyone…”
10 of the 104 reviews raise this · 7 of them still recommend the game.
“I like being able to play a Dynasty Warriors game on PC but I can't genuinely recommend this game. Reasons: - Too expensive, even during a sale - No character customization - Limited weapon variety, no unique weapons…”
“Not really worth the money. This is experience doesn't justify the AAA price tag Combat is kind of fun but lacks nuance. During the refundable period I've fought in one big battle which was exciting. The rest are almost…”
“This game saved Dynasty Warriors! I do wish there will be more controllable characters, more weapons, a character creation system (similar to the one in Nioh 2), and maybe a love interest to our protagonist in the next…”
7 of the 104 reviews raise this · 6 of them still recommend the game.
“Took me 42 hours to do Cao Cao's missions. I'm burnt out now and won't be doing the other kingdoms, the game is definitely too long. When doing friendship events, there are stacks of dialogue and eventually everyone…”
“I have played every game since DW2. I was skeptical when this game came out and did not buy it until well after release. I have to say it is very well done. Those that have played older games will only miss the ability…”
“Its still the same DW as always where youre uber officer and kill everything yourself while your army of allies go through basic motions. Having a small little batallion of guards doesnt break the mold anymore than…”
5 of the 104 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“I like being able to play a Dynasty Warriors game on PC but I can't genuinely recommend this game. Reasons: - Too expensive, even during a sale - No character customization - Limited weapon variety, no unique weapons…”
“The quintessential 'play while listening to a podcast' series. If you're on the fence, wait for a discount. If you've played the various licensed/outside IP Musou games, go for it. Battles are generally forgiving, but…”
“Not really worth the money. This is experience doesn't justify the AAA price tag Combat is kind of fun but lacks nuance. During the refundable period I've fought in one big battle which was exciting. The rest are almost…”
4 of the 104 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“I like being able to play a Dynasty Warriors game on PC but I can't genuinely recommend this game. Reasons: - Too expensive, even during a sale - No character customization - Limited weapon variety, no unique weapons…”
“Took me 42 hours to do Cao Cao's missions. I'm burnt out now and won't be doing the other kingdoms, the game is definitely too long. When doing friendship events, there are stacks of dialogue and eventually everyone…”
“Not really worth the money. This is experience doesn't justify the AAA price tag Combat is kind of fun but lacks nuance. During the refundable period I've fought in one big battle which was exciting. The rest are almost…”
Counted across 104 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 93.5% positive rating · as of 2026-05-20
“I will be honest. Nothing will ever top Dynasty Warriors 3. Not the game itself, but what it meant: two brothers, together, without a care in the world. 26 years later, we are both older, life happened, and those times exist only in that quiet corner of my heart. This game…”
— a player, Steam review · 25 hrs played“Gameplay-wise, this is certainly one of the best, most refined, most satisfying Musou games out there. But story and character-wise, it's a mixed bag compared to previous Dynasty Warriors entries. We're all here for the gameplay, which is top-notch and I adore it, but the latter…”
— a player, Steam review · 106 hrs played“It's good buuuuuut being only able to play one character for a Musou game feels like such a rip off especially with a real lack of customization.”
— a player, Steam review · 45 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-11 14:05 UTC · history via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-07-25.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-07-24). Relative comparison only.
Latest official news
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Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.1.2 on Feb. 17, 2026)
• Added the horse Gold Hare. A letter will arrive at the protagonist's base of operations once the horse feature is unlocked. • Fixed other minor bugs.
Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.1.1 on Jan. 30, 2026)
• Fixed an issue causing a drop in frame rate during battle after selecting a companion who was added in the Visions of Four Heroes DLC. • Fixed minor bugs.
Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.1.0 on Jan. 23, 2026)
• Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented game progression after a specific event cutscene in "Visions of Four Heroes".
Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.9 on Jan. 22, 2026)
• Added the Visions of Four Heroes DLC. • Added Yellow Turban Attire for the protagonist. • Fixed minor bugs.
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS Visions of Four Heroes available now!
A major DLC for "DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS" focused on the unfulfilled dreams of four unsung heroes: Zhang Jiao, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, and Lu Bu! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4038930/_ORIGINS/ O
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.
| Genres | Action, RPG, Strategy |
| Player tags | Hack and Slash · Spectacle fighter · Wargame · Martial Arts · Action RPG · RPG · Strategy · Historical · Dating Sim · Musou · Third Person · 3D (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Stereo Sound |
| Languages | English * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese * , Traditional Chinese, Japanese * , Korean, Arabic * |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 56 |
| Estimated owners | 500,000 – 1,000,000 (SteamSpy) |
| Official site | https://koeitecmoamerica.com/dw_origins/rd/steam_store/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10/11 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or higher, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or higher Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 6GB) or better, AMD Radeon RX 590 (VRAM 8GB) or better DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: 16-bit stereo with 48KHz playback Additional Notes: Based on a display resolution of 1920x1080 and a frame rate of 30FPS, with the Graphics Quality set to "Low" and the Texture Quality set to "Low." Note: Windows® 11 system requireme