DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.1.2 on Feb. 17, 2026) | 2026-02-17 | • 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) | 2026-01-30 | • 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) | 2026-01-23 | • 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) | 2026-01-23 | • 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! | 2026-01-22 | 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/ Official website: https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/dw_origins/us/dlc/ |
| Nominate Us for the Steam Awards! | 2025-11-25 | The Steam Awards 2025 nominations are open now! We hope you can nominate DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS for "Game of the Year Award". Of course, if you think other categories are more suitable, then please feel free to nominate it there! The nominations will be open until 10AM (PT) on December 1st (PT). We hope you’re all enjoying DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS! |
| DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS to Release a Large-Scale DLC on Jan. 22, 2026! | 2025-09-16 | A large-scale DLC of DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS will be released on Jan. 22, 2026! DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS delivers an overwhelming sense of realism on every battlefield, with the largest number of soldiers in the series’ history, intermingled and fighting with their own individual wills. Enemy soldiers attacking in cooperation are extremely formidable, and you must not only fight with your own skills, but also charge forward with your allies to clear the way. Once you push up the battleline and are prepared to fight, you and your allies can charge into the massive armies of enemies, experiencing a sense of realism of the battlefield in an u |
| DYNASTY WARRIORS 25th Anniversary Project | 2025-08-04 | We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of "DYNASTY WARRIORS" by announcing the development of a large-scale DLC for "DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS", as well as the development of a remastered version of a series title. Additionally, a dedicated 25th anniversary website has been opened and a commemorative trailer has been released. Further updates regarding upcoming games and anniversary events will be gradually announced on the website and the official X account. URL US： UK： Several "DYNASTY WARRIORS" series titles, including "DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS" are currently on sale across various platforms. Take this opportunity to enjoy the series at |
| Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.7 on Apr. 23, 2025) | 2025-04-23 | Additional Features and Adjustments • Added Photo Mode. To start it, open the menu on the World Map or in battle and press the TouchPad button. • Added Lion Dragon Armor as an outfit for the protagonist. You can try it on by selecting Change Outfit at your current base. Bug Fixes • Fixed an issue causing graphical distortion when AMD FSR3 is enabled on Steam Deck. • Fixed minor bugs. Note: Controller buttons have been labeled according to PS5 console standards. |
| Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.6 on Mar. 19, 2025) | 2025-03-19 | Additional Features and Adjustments • Added Arabic as a text language option. • Adjusted the staff weapon. The continuous attack executed by holding the Strong Attack button has been made more potent and the "Furious Tiger Dance" Battle Art has been given an effect that staggers enemies. • Added a Skill Points trading feature. After completing the game, you can trade them for Portable Items and gold at the Shui Jing Retreat. Bug Fixes • Fixed an exploit allowing high walls and cliffs to be scaled by repeatedly attacking in midair. • Fixed other minor bugs. |
| Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.5 on Feb. 21, 2025) | 2025-02-21 | Additional Features and Adjustments • The Gold Serpent Spear has been added to the game. After obtaining a weapon of the Lance type, a letter will arrive at your current base. • Solved an issue that caused text rendered at high resolutions to appear less clear than it should. • Added Rumor Settings to the Configuration menu. These new settings allow you to make the rumors that play automatically when on the World Map occur less frequently or make them play without sound. • Added Frame Skip to the Graphics Settings menu. Turning it off when using VRR may make graphics smoother. • Shortened the length of time that enemies are invulnerable durin |
| Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.4 on Feb. 6, 2025) | 2025-02-06 | Additional Features and Adjustments • Added error codes for the Steam version to specify the cause when the game fails to save data. Bug Fixes • Fixed a bug in the Steam version that caused an officer who should become a companion for the final battle of Liu Bei's route to be unavailable. • Fixed a bug that was causing the game to crash under certain conditions. • Fixed other minor bugs. |
| Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.3 on Jan. 20, 2025) | 2025-01-20 | Additional Features and Adjustments • Added Call Horse Response Time to control settings. Default: Your horse will be called the instant you press the Call Horse button. Hold: Your horse will be called when you hold down the Call Horse button for a certain amount of time. • Made it possible for the Call Horse function to be set to the touchpad buttons. • Made adjustments so that when the Call Horse function is set to either the down button or touchpad buttons and lock-on is set to R3, pressing L3 + R3 will still activate Rage. • Display Settings: Added the Helpful option to the Highlight Officers settings. The Helpful option improves visibili |
| Troubleshooting | 2025-01-17 | Q: Opening movie and other cutscenes being skipped automatically. (Steam®) A: Please install the VP9 codec by installing the "VP9 Video Extensions" from the Microsoft Store available at the following web page: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/vp9-video-extensions/9N4D0MSMP0PT If the measure above does not improve the situation, please refer to the following support page: https://support.koeitecmo.info/hc/en-us/articles/23603078799513 Q: Cannot save/load. (Steam®) A: Please refer to the following support page: https://support.koeitecmo.info/hc/en-us/articles/23580170503193 |
| Release Commemoration Chinese Special Live Stream | 2025-01-15 | We will hold a special live stream to commemorate the release on January 16th at CST 8 PM, the night before the launch. During the live stream, producer Tomohiko Sho will showcase gameplay and provide commentary, along with the latest game update information and a Q&A session. We hope you will tune in! -The program will be hosted in both Chinese and Japanese, with Chinese translation provided. -Please note that the date and content of the broadcast may change without prior notice. |
| Release Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.2 on Jan. 14, 2025) | 2025-01-14 | We have made some adjustments to the keyboard and mouse controls based on feedback from users who played the demo. Additional Features and Adjustments • Made it possible for the TAB and back quote (`) keys to be set as key configurations. • Made it possible for the side mouse buttons to be set as control buttons. |
| Bond Event Gameplay Video | 2025-01-10 | DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS will be available on January 17, 2025, and a bond event gameplay video with the officer ‘Yu Jin’ has been released. In this game, you will have opportunities to form bonds with the many officers you meet. As you deepen your bond with them, events that reveal their thoughts and personalities will also occur. Directly experience the aspirations, thoughts, and emotions of the heroes and enjoy the rich story of the Three Kingdoms. |
| Demo Version Update (Ver. 1.0.0.1 on Dec. 13, 2024) | 2024-12-13 | Additional Features and Adjustments • Made adjustments so that the controller used for the first button input upon launching the game will be set as the game controller. • Adjusted the default key assignments for keyboard/mouse controls. • Made it possible for the left, middle, and right mouse buttons to be set as key configurations. • Resolved the issue causing key configurations to be reset on the title menu. • Made it possible to remove keyboard controls for actions that were assigned mouse controls. • Took measures to deal with the issue causing the key guide to switch between the keyboard/mouse display and controller display when using k |
| Settings for the Demo Version (Nov. 22, 2024) | 2024-11-22 | - Keyboard/Mouse Settings Specific keys can be assigned to different actions by following the steps below. 1. Select "Depart for Battle" to start, and once the war council has ended, select "Menu" (Esc) on the Battle Preparation screen. 2. Select "Keyboard/Mouse Controls" under "Controls" on the System tab. 3. Select "Action" and then change the keys assigned to each action. 4. When you return to the previous screen (Backspace), click "Yes" on the dialogue box asking if you would like to apply settings. These settings can be set via both "Advanced Settings" on startup and "Menu" (Esc) on the pause screen during battle. - Pauses during Battle |