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Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
Dynasty Warriors is making its first appearance on a new-gen console with the release of Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition next month.
The game arrives on March 25, alongside the PlayStation 3 version of the game, which lacks the "Complete Edition" subtitle. To make matters slightly confusing, however, the PlayStation Vita version of the game (which releases the same day) will also be called Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition. You can check out some screenshots for the PlayStation 4 version of the game in the gallery below.
Xtreme Legends is a re-release of last year's Dynasty Warriors 8 with new episodes for Lu Bu, five new characters upping the total count to 82, more hypothetical scenarios, expanded Ambition and Challenge modes, and and an added Ultimate difficulty level.
For our review of Dynasty Warriors 8, head here. To see the full press release for the announcement head to page two.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER WARRIOR ON PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 3 AND PLAYSTATION VITA THIS SPRING
Upcoming Installments in Dynasty Warriors Franchise Set for
North American Release on March 25, 2014
BURLINGAME, Calif. (February 7, 2014) - TECMO KOEI America today announced the release date for DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS COMPLETE EDITION for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld system, in addition to the fan-anticipated release of DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Both titles will be released simultaneously across North America on March 25, 2014, bringing the Dynasty Warriors franchise dynamically to the new generation of consoles.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS (DW8XL) for PlayStation®3, is a stand-alone expansion of the highly successful Dynasty Warriors 8, which was released in July 2013 to critical acclaim. It will include new episodes that add to the story of the three kingdoms the game revolves around, focusing on the exploits of the mightiest of warriors, Lu Bu. Additionally, DW8XL will see the introduction of five new characters, giving players the option to choose between 82 warriors in total. DW8XL will also feature multiple hypothetical scenarios that alter the plotlines of various episodes throughout the ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ story, an expanded Ambition Mode and the popular Challenge Mode. The Free Mode has also been significantly enhanced, featuring among other things, the Xtreme Legends ‘Ultimate’ difficulty level.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS COMPLETE EDITION for the PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®Vita, is a treat for Dynasty Warriors fans that have migrated to the new generation of consoles. The Complete Edition includes all of the content from both DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 and DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS, thus giving new fans the opportunity to play through both titles. As an added bonus, PlayStation®3 system Dynasty Warriors 8 save data is transferable across all platforms.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS COMPLETE EDITION and DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS have been rated T for Teen by the ESRB.
Summary
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 is a historical tactical action game that follows the stories of the kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin through the actions of historical military and political figures of the time as they fight to gain control over the Three Kingdoms of China. It features more than 40 completely new stages: verdant plains, desolate wastelands, sharp ravines, huge castles, and other breath-taking sites, giving stronger emphasis in the stage of these epic battles and inspired by ancient landscapes.
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