Combining the 1 vs. 1,000 action of DYNASTY WARRIORS with the addition of tactical elements, DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires sets players on a quest to conquer ancient China by combining use of strategy and the sword. Battles have dramatically changed from previous titles in the series thanks to the new feature: “Storming the Castle”. With areas around castles now turned into battlefields, skirmishes evolve into “Storming the Castle” encounters, with players battling to take control of the castle. Players will also be able to utilize “Siege Battles with Troops” in order to invade the enemy’s base, taking advantage of siege weapons while giving instructions to troops during battle. Once players break through an enemy’s gate, they will enter a “Decisive Battle” and can claim victory after defeating the commander. Although all the enemy officers will re-join the battlefield for one last fierce resistance, players will have a chance to defeat and capture them.

The Diplomacy & Strategy Expansion Pack is loaded with new possibilities, including trade with great Eurasian empires including Rome and India, allowing for even broader strategies to unfold on a path to unify China. It also introduces cities of foreign forces onto the map. Armies will now need to deal with intensified border clashes, upping the stakes in every skirmish.

A free additional scenario, “The Fall of Shu Han” will be available for two weeks after the game’s release on all platforms.