
The producer remarked that the programming for enemy and ally AI in this title is designed to punish players who fail to pay attention to their allies. Definitive was later also released for PC, only via the Windows Store. This version was later released again on Nintendo Switch, titled Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends: Definitive Edition in the West and Shin Sangoku Musou 7 with Moushouden DX in Asia, and differed from the previous release in that almost all of the DLC for Dynasty Warriors 8 and Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends, save for only a few Japan-only limited-time collab costumes, was included at no extra cost. This version features enhanced visuals, improved performance, and all base game and Xtreme Legends content seamlessly integrated together. A VR demo for this game is planned.Īn expansion, titled Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends in the West and Shin Sangoku Musou 7: Moushouden in Asia, was later released for the same platforms as the base game.Īn updated version of the game with Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends included was later released for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, titled Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends: Complete Edition in the West and Shin Sangoku Musou 7 with Moushouden in Asia. There is no English dubbing for the story outlines and camp segments. Westerners have the option of purchasing a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 port. The downloadable version from PSN temporarily needs 38GB for the initial download but only 19GB to permanently store. The disc version of the game includes an install data option that requires 11GB worth of space. GAMECITY shoppers can obtain an original miniature notepad with their purchase. The Treasure Box edition of the game includes an original soundtrack, a 3D crystal file, and an illustration book. The game's pre-order bonuses are smartphone pouches designed after characters from the Three Kingdoms and Jin. Kenji Tanigaki is the opening movie director.įirst print incentives include Sangokushi 12 costumes for Zhao Yun and Sun Shangxiang. Both developers have stated that if this game's presentation has reached their personal standards of perfection, it will be used for future titles. He believes the multiple lighting system adds a realistic touch which is fitting for the game's genre and closer-to-history story. According to the producer, this game's motif is to be "the ultimate one-man army" in a way which has never before been seen in the series.Ītsushi Miyauchi, the director, says that the team used a new game engine for this title which utilizes deferred lighting and required all of the character models to be remade from scratch.
It is based on the seventh title's system and visuals.
Dynasty Warriors 8 (真・三國無双7, Shin Sangoku Musou 7) is the eighth main installment of the Dynasty Warriors series.