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Koei Tecmo has officially announced the newest entry in its long-runningDynasty Warriorsfranchise, a mobile action RPG based onDynasty Warriors 9. The hack-and-slash series based on the historical Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history has long been one of Koei Tecmo’s most recognizable franchises,starting on the PS1 in 1997. The developer has released nine main-series numbered entries, with each typically receiving enhanced versions likeXtreme Legendsadding new game modes andEmpiresgiving the games a strategic spin. Now, the popular series is branching out into mobile gaming.
Koei Tecmo’s newest foray into the mobile market forDynasty Warriorswould not be the first time the developer has made the series portable.Dynasty Warriorssaw multiple spinoffs in the series' heyday, including PSP ports based on the main-series entries and original games for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. Later games likeDynasty Warriors 8would even see full ports to the PS Vita, as well as a Vita-exclusive spinoff inDynasty Warriors Next. Now,Dynasty Warriors Mis set to see the popular series take its chaotic action to mobile platforms once again.
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Koei Tecmo recently revealedDynasty Warriors Mas a mobile spinoff of the franchise, based on its newest entry inDynasty Warriors 9. The mobile version will see Koei Tecmo collaborating with popular mobile game developer Nexon, combining the franchise’s traditional hack-and-slash combat with city management gameplay.Dynasty Warriors Mwill include microtransactions for in-game items, though it appears the game will notfeature a gacha systemsimilar to others likeGenshin Impact. The game has already received a soft launch in some southeast Asian regions with a worldwide release to come later.
The mobileDynasty Warriorsgame comes as the long-running franchise has continued to branch out into new areas. Koei Tecmo has often looked to collaborate with other studios to developWarriorsgames based on different IPs, previously working with Nintendo on theHyrule WarriorsandFire Emblem Warriorsfranchises. The developer has also created several anime-themedDynasty Warriorsspinoffs, featuring major series likeOne PieceandBerserk.Dynasty Warriors Mis currently expected to release worldwide this winter.
The newest entry in theDynasty Warriorsfranchise joins several other games released by Koei Tecmo in 2023. The developer teamed up with EA to releasetheMonster Hunter-likeWild Heartsearlier this year, though rumors have suggested support for the game could be coming to an end. Koei Tecmo also recently debutedFate/Samurai Remnantbased on the popularFatefranchise, as well as mobile gameDragon Quest Championsas a Japan exclusive in June.Dynasty Warriors Mlooks to bring the chaos and action ofDynasty Warriorsto a new home on mobile devices.
Dynasty Warriors Mis expected to release in Winter 2023 for mobile devices.
