TheDynasty Warriorsgames may not be high art, and the series quality has certainly declined over time, but even so, the appeal of musou action games is undeniable. After a bit of a hiatus,Dynasty Warriorsis set to return soon withDynasty Warriors: Origins, a game that is simultaneously looking like a familiar return to roots and a fresh beginning for the franchise, and as we count the days down to its launch, here, were going to go over the key details that you should know about it.STORY DETAILSAdaptingRomance of the Three Kingdomsis what Dynasty Warriorshas all been about, and thats whatOriginsis doing again- though this time, Omega Force is going about it a little differently. Unlike its predecessors,Dynasty Warriors: Originswill only cover the events of about the first half ofRomance of the Three Kingdoms,up to the Battle of the Red Cliffs. Speaking to TheGamer, director and series producer Tomohiko Sho said, We really wanted to be thorough and intense in telling this story; its one of the epic points, so were only focusing on up until that point.PROTAGONISTPastDynasty Warriorstitles have been known for letting players play as multiple different historical figures, thoughOriginsis doing things a little differently. This time, the game focuses on a single protagonist, who is instead an original character who will serve as the lynchpin for the entire story. As confirmed by Omega Force while speaking with IGN, playerscanstill expect to meet several key historical figures, including the likes of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, and Lu Bu.TACTICAL ACTIONWith time, theDynasty Warriorfranchise has become more strongly associated with its large-scale battles and action than anything else, though withOrigins, Omega Force is trying to go back to the series earlier entries, when the focus on tactical action was much more pronounced. Speaking to TheGamer, Sho called it a back to the basics experience, explaining, From the very first game of the currentDynasty Warriorsseries,Dynasty Warriors 2onwards, the theme is tactical action, and we really wanted to be able to express that in its fullest. Thats one of the key features of the series, and I think maybe in the past ten years of theDynasty Warriors series, sinceDynasty Warriors 9 and the more recent games, the tactical part was a little bit on the lower side. It was more focused on action.HERO MODETurning the difficulty down will let you playDynasty Warriors: Originsas a hack-and-slash experience where you can just turn your brain off and have fun, similar to its predecessors, but if youre looking for more of that aforementioned tactical edge, youll want to look into Hero Mode. Combat will be much more challenging in Hero Mode, with IGNs preview claiming that even regular enemies can pose a decent threat, and that paying attention to parries and blocks becomes a necessity.NOT OPEN WORLDThere was a lot wrong with Dynasty Warriors 9,and its open world was very, very high on that list. The perfect example of a trend-chasing decision going wrong after woeful execution, the game was made much worse by its decision to shoehorn in an open world- which, thankfully, is a mistake that Dynasty Warriors: Originsis learning from. Between battles, players will now instead traverse a diorama-esque overworld map, which means we can expect a more concise structure.TACTICSCommanding troops is an important part of theDynasty Warriorsloop, andOriginsis fleshing that part out in interesting ways. Once again, players will be managing the morale of their troops, which, in turn will let you unleash a variety of different tactics or abilities, from attacking enemies with volleys of arrows to contingents flanking enemies. Managing morale and unleashing the right tactics at the right moments will be key.GENERALSAs we touched on earlier, youll be spending the bulk ofDynasty Warriors: Originsplaying as a single protagonist, though the game will still allow you to play as other characters at times. Each mission will see you choosing a companion general to take with you into battle, and for brief windows, youll even be able to play as them. Generals will come with their own unique weapons, movesets, and abilities, and will allow you to turn the tide of battle in a variety of ways.THOUSANDS OF ON-SCREEN ENEMIESScale has always been a big part ofDynasty Warriorsappeal, specifically, the series love for pitting players against mind-bogglingly large armies of enemies to mow down. Obviously,Originsisnt looking to buck that trend. In fact, Omega Force is promising larger-scale battles than ever before, with players facing off against as many as 10,000 on-screen enemies at the same time, courtesy of current-gen consoles hardware capabilities.ENDINGSLike many of its predecessors,Dynasty Warriors: Originswill feature multiple endings, though we dont yet have word on exactly how many. Speaking with Noisy Pixel about how the games different endings will function, Tomohiko Sho explained, The branching paths are determined by the battles you choose, not dialogue options. At the end of the third chapter, players decide which kingdom to align with, shaping the storys direction.LENGTHDynasty Warriors: Originsisnt going to be a small game by any means, but it also wont require hundreds of hours of time investment. Omega Force has confirmed that one playthrough of the games main story will take about 20 hours, though of course, those looking to see all the endings will be able to get much more out of the game.PROGRESSIONProgression mechanics inDynasty Warriors: Originswont deviate from the norm too much. Players will make their way through skill tress to unlock various perks and buffs, while over the course of the story, you will also get access to different weapons and arts, with more of them unlocking as you gain more proficiency. Existing arts will also be upgradable, while mastering different weapon styles and their unique strengths and attributes will also be crucial.NO CO-OPDynasty Warriorsgames have offered co-op as an option for a long time now, though sadly, the option wont be returning inOrigins. Playing musou action games in the company of another player is one of lifes simplest pleasures, so its a shame that the feature has been left on the chopping floor. Whether we can expect it to be added in post-launch remains to be seen, but Omega Force and Koei Tecmo havent given any such indication as yet.DEMOThose looking to get a taste ofDynasty Warriors: Originsofferings before deciding to take the plunge can thankfully do so, courtesy of a demo thats out right now on all platforms and lets players dive into the Battle of Sishui Gate. Including four usable weapons, a range of customization options, and no time limits, its a good way of dipping your toes in the water and get a sense of how the game is shaping up.PS5 PRO SUPPORTOmega Force has confirmed that upon launch,Dynasty Warriors: Originswill also feature full support for PS5 Pro, with enhancements also included in the games demo, which is available now. Whether we can expect any improvements over the demos implementation in the full game is unknown.PC REQUIREMENTSFor those intending to playDynasty Warriors: Originson a PC, thankfully, it doesnt look like its going to be a very demanding game. On minimum settings, youll need either an a Ryzen 5 2600, along with either a GeForce GTX 1060 or a Radeon RX 590, and 12 GB of RAM. On recommended settings, meanwhile, youll need either a i7-7700K or a Ryzen 7 5700X, alongside either a GeForce RTX 2070 or a Radeon RX 5700 XT, and 16 GB of RAM. 50 GB of storage will also be required.