Dynasty Warriors 2 With Xtreme Legends Remastered Gets October 1 Release Date
This is the first remaster in the Dynasty Warriors series' 25-year history, and the inclusion of a character from the newer Origins entry signals an attempt to bridge the classic and modern audiences.
Key Facts
- Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered launches on October 1.
- The remaster bundles the 2001 PlayStation 2 game Dynasty Warriors 2 and its 2002 expansion disc into one package.
- The release was originally scheduled for March 19 but was delayed in January for quality improvements.
- The remaster adds Shiran, the protagonist of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, as a playable character with new weapons, actions, and a dedicated scenario.
- The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam; the original Nintendo Switch version has been canceled.
Reporting from 6 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, and 2 more.
Koei Tecmo Games announced during Sony's State of Play broadcast on June 3 that Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered will launch on October 1. The remaster bundles the 2001 PlayStation 2 title Dynasty Warriors 2 and its expansion disc Dynasty Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends into a single package. The release was originally scheduled for March 19 but was delayed in January for quality improvements. The remaster features upgraded graphics, modernized controls, and new gameplay mechanics including horse calling, evasion, and just evasion. It also adds Shiran, the protagonist of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, as a playable character with new weapons, actions, and a dedicated scenario. The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The original Nintendo Switch version has been canceled. Pre-orders for the PS5 version opened on June 3.
The remaster bundles the original 2001 PlayStation 2 game and its 2002 expansion disc into one package. The trailer shown during the State of Play broadcast included new gameplay footage alongside the release date announcement.
Over 40 officers appear in the game. The new playable character Shiran comes with new weapons, actions, and a dedicated scenario. A new story related to Shiran is also included.
The game offers multiple modes: Musou Mode, which has been expanded with new actions and scenarios; Free Mode, where players can fight with any unlocked officer; VS Mode; and Challenge Mode. A Weapon Synthesis system lets players customize and strengthen weapons. Cooperative play is available via split-screen.
The graphics have been significantly improved from the original PS2 and Xbox versions, depicting the Three Kingdoms battles with immersive 3D visuals. The action reproduces the original movements while evolving to be more flashy and exhilarating. Controls have been polished to suit modern standards.
The original Nintendo Switch version has been canceled. Pre-orders for the PS5 version opened on June 3.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 6 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) 「真・三國無双2 with 猛将伝 Remastered」の発売日が10月1日に決定【State of Play】
- 4Gamer.net 「真・三國無双2 with 猛将伝 Remastered」の発売日が10月1日に決定。「ORIGINS」の主人公“紫鸞”の参戦なども発表に
- Denfaminicogamer 『真・三國無双2 with 猛将伝 Remastered』10月1日に発売へ。予約は本日より開始。『真・三國無双 ORIGINS』の主人公も登場する
- Automaton 『真・三國無双２ with 猛将伝 Remastered』10月1日発売へ。延期を経てついに出る、「シリーズ初のリマスター」
- Inside 名作リマスター『真・三國無双2 with 猛将伝 Remastered』最新トレイラー公開！『ORIGINS』主人公の“紫鸞”も参戦【State of Play】
- Game Spark 名作リマスター『真・三國無双2 with 猛将伝 Remastered』最新トレイラー公開！『ORIGINS』主人公の“紫鸞”も参戦【State of play】