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Dynasty Warriors 9

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Dynasty Warriors 9
Dynasty Warriors 9 cover
Developers
Omega Force
Publishers
Koei Tecmo
Release dates
Windows February 13, 2018
Reception
Metacritic 57
OpenCritic 62
IGDB 65
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC, Free-to-play
Microtransactions Time-limited
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Hack and slash, Open world
Art styles Realistic
Themes China
Series Dynasty Warriors, Warriors
Dynasty Warriors 9 on HowLongToBeat
Dynasty Warriors 9 on IGDB
Dynasty Warriors 9 guide on StrategyWiki
Dynasty Warriors 9 on MobyGames
Dynasty Warriors 9 on Wikipedia
Subseries of Warriors
Dynasty Warriors 4: Hyper 2005
Shin Sangokumusou 4 Special 2006
Dynasty Warriors Online Z 2006
Dynasty Warriors 6 2008
Shin Sangokumusou 6 with Moushouden 2012
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends 2014
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires 2015
Dynasty Warriors 9 2018
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition 2018
Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires 2021

Dynasty Warriors 9[Note 1] is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person hack and slash and open world game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo. It is a part of the Dynasty Warriors franchise within the larger Warriors series.

It was released on consoles in Japan on February 8, 2018 and subsequently released on Steam for worldwide on February 13, 2018. The Steam release at that time was consider as Western release which supposed not to include Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese as language selection, but the release contains the original corresponding language files in it and can be modified using registry edit method to force the game to use the corresponding language. 2 days after the Steam version launch, Koei Tecmo issued an update to fix "unsupported languages" by removing those corresponding languages' files.

On March 16, 2018, the game was updated to support up to 4K resolution which comes with the resolution selection of 2880 x 1620 and 3200 x 1800.

Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese were officially added back on April 12, 2018 and was consider official launch on Steam in East Asia.

The game was converted into free-to-play model under the name of Dynasty Warriors 9 Trial on November 1, 2018 which grants player free to play online with other players in co-op mode with randomly shuffled roster of 6 officers daily or access to 3 player-selected officer's first chapter of the story mode with 3 trial tickets. Player need to purchase certain individual officer's tickets or the full game in order to access the individual or multiple officers that player wanted.

On December 12, 2019, the game's store page has been changed to sell 3 different bundles in discounted price: The Complete Edition which includes the main game with all the Season Passes and Special Costume Set, Special Scenario Edition which includes the main game with additional scenario DLCs and Hideaway Customization DLC, and Special Weapon Edition which includes the main game with additional weapon DLCs and Hideaway Customization DLC.

The game still have number of bugs unresolved such as riding a horse to certain area may caused player stuck in between terrain.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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Windows
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Windows
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Game is supported with 3 Season Passes which contains certain released DLCs in one package, pre-order DLCs and individual DLCs
Free-to-play Game is free-to-play with 6 daily-shuffled selection of officers for co-op mode.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Season Pass is a real money purchase which provides Useful Gems & Materials Set for weapons to equip for better stats, however Useful Gems & Materials Set is now available for free.
Cosmetic Character's Costumes can be purchased individually instead of purchasing Costume DLC set
Free-to-grind Officers' level can be grind when playing online with other hosts.
Unlock Player can obtain individual or all officer tickets by purchasing individual officer tickets or full game which comes with all officer tickets

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
FullGamePack Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Special Scenario Edition bundle and Complete Edition bundle. Contains all officer ticket DLCs
Windows
Officer Tickets Part of FullGamePack DLC, each and every officer ticket can be purchased separately.

Available officers:
Xiahou Dun, Dian Wei, Sima Yi, Zhang Liao, Cao Cao, Zhou Yu, Lu Xun, Sun Shangxiang, Gan Ning, Sun Jian, Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei, Diaochan, Lu Bu, Xu Zhu, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Huang, Zhang He, Cao Ren, Cao Pi, Taishi Ci, Lu Meng, Huang Gai, Zhou Tai, Ling Tong, Sun Ce, Sun Quan, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Guan Ping, Pang Tong, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Zhang Jiao, Zhenji, Xiaoqiao, Yueying, Meng Huo, Cai Wenji, Daqiao, Jiang Wei, Jia Xu, Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Deng Ai, Wang Yuanji, Zhong Hui, Zhuge Dan, Xiahou Ba, Guo Huai, Ding Feng, Liu Shan, Xingcai, Lianshi, Ma Dai, Zhurong, Guan Suo, Bao Sanniang, Pang De, Wang Yi, Guo Jia, Xu Shu, Zuo Ci, Yue Jin, Li Dian, Lu Su, Han Dang, Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, Guan Yinping, Jia Chong, Wen Yang, Zhang Chunhua, Yu Jin, Zhu Ran, Fa Zheng, Chen Gong, Lu Lingqi, Xun Yu, Cao Xiu, Man Chong, Xun You, Cheng Pu, Xu Sheng, Zhou Cang, and Xin Xianying
Windows
Season Pass DLCs including Hideaway Customization Pack DLC, Additional Weapons Pack DLC, Additional Scenarios Pack DLC and Useful Gems & Materials Set DLC. Part of Complete Edition bundle and All Season Passes Set
Windows
Season Pass 2 DLCs including 16 sets of costume DLCs, 6 sets of additional weapons, 4 sets of Additional Hypothetical Scenarios Set and 11 Useful Gems & Materials. Part of Complete Edition bundle and All Season Passes Set
Windows
Season Pass 3 DLCs including 16 sets of costume DLCs, 6 sets of additional weapons, 4 sets of Additional Hypothetical Scenarios Set and 15 Useful Gems & Materials. Part of Complete Edition bundle and All Season Passes Set
Windows
Bonus DLC Set Pre-order DLCs including 7 sets of costume DLCs, also available for a limited time from February 13, 2018 until February 19, 2018, and from April 12, 2018 until May 31, 2018 as part of the main game bundle. This DLC pack has been deprecated and has been replaced by Special Costume Set DLC
Windows
Additional Scenarios Pack Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Complete Edition bundle, Season Pass DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Guo Jia "Additional Hypothetical Scenarios Set" Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Zhou Yu "Additional Hypothetical Scenarios Set" Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Xu Shu "Additional Hypothetical Scenarios Set" Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Chen Gong "Additional Hypothetical Scenarios Set" Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Cao Pi Special Scenario Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Lu Su Special Scenario Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Fa Zheng Special Scenario Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Zhong Hui Special Scenario Part of Special Scenario Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Scenarios Set
Windows
Additional Weapons Pack Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Inferno Voulge" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Serpent Blade" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Curved Sword" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Crescent Edge" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Lightning Sword" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Dual Hookblades" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Tripartite Nunchucks" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Tooth & Nail" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Crossed Pike" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Iron Flute" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Tempest Mace" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Additional Weapon "Bow & Rod" Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle, Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Weapons Set
Windows
Hideaway Customization Part of Special Weapon Edition bundle and Season Pass DLC
Windows
Zhao Yun (Beijing Opera-Style Costume) Part of Bonus DLC Set and Special Costume Set
Windows
Sun Shangxiang (Dudou Costume) Part of Bonus DLC Set and Special Costume Set
Windows
Diaochan (Dudou Costume) Part of Bonus DLC Set and Special Costume Set
Windows
Wang Yuanji (Dudou Costume) Part of Bonus DLC Set and Special Costume Set
Windows
Wang Yi (Dudou Costume) Part of Bonus DLC Set and Special Costume Set
Windows
Guan Yinping (Dudou Costume) Part of Bonus DLC Set and Special Costume Set
Windows
Lu Lingqi (Dudou Costume) Part of Bonus DLC Set and Special Costume Set
Windows
Xin Xianying (Special Costume) Part of Special Costume Set
Windows
Xin Xianying (Dudou Costume) Part of Special Costume Set
Windows
Special Costume Set Contains Bonus DLC Set and additional 2 costume DLCs. Part of Complete Edition bundle, Additional Costumes Set and All Season Passes Set
Windows
Sun Shangxiang (High school girls Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Daqiao (High school girls Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Lianshi (Police officers Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Xiaoqiao (High school girls Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Xingcai (High school girls Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Bao Sanniang (Cheerleaders Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Guan Yinping (High school girls Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Xiahouji (New wife Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Zhenji (Flight Attendant Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Cai Wenji (Maid Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Wang Yi (Sommelier Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Xin Xianying (Concierge Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Wang Yuanji (Nurse Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Diaochan (Bride Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Lu Lingqi (High School Girls Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Dong Bai (Cutesy Goth Costume) Part of Season Pass 2 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Lu Xun "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Xingcai "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Xun Yu "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Guan Yinping "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Wang Yuanji "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Diaochan "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Yue Jin "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Li Dian "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Sun Shangxiang "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Lianshi "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Ma Dai "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Jia Chong "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Xin Xianying "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Wang Yi "Knight Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Gan Ning "Samurai Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Ling Tong "Samurai Costume" Part of Season Pass 3 DLC and Additional Costumes Set
Windows
Lu Xun "Racing Suit Costume"
Windows
Zhao Yun "Racing Suit Costume"
Windows
Zhong Hui "Racing Suit Costume"
Windows
Cao Pi "Racing Suit Costume"
Windows
Sun Shangxiang "Race Queen Costume"
Windows
Guan Yinping "Race Queen Costume"
Windows
Wang Yuanji "Race Queen Costume"
Windows
Zhenji "Race Queen Costume"
Windows
Cao Cao "Reinhard Costume" DLC removed from store since June 30, 2022
Windows
Xiahou Dun "Kircheis Costume" DLC removed from store since June 30, 2022
Windows
Zhuge Liang "Yang Costume" DLC removed from store since June 30, 2022
Windows
Jiang Wei "Julian Costume" DLC removed from store since June 30, 2022
Windows
Useful Gems & Materials Set Part of Season Pass DLC
Windows
Campaign Data In-game event data
Windows

Demo/free trial

Dynasty Warriors 9 Trial can be access via store page for free. It will grants you 3 selection of officers for first chapter of each selected officer's story mode using Trial Tickets. In addition, you may play the game for free in co-op mode with other players who own the game or certain officer tickets with 6 daily randomly shuffled officer to choose.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KoeiTecmo\Dynasty Warriors 9 for Steam\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\KoeiTecmo\Dynasty Warriors 9\SYSTEMDATA\sinpmap.dat
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/730310/pfx/[Note 2]
General settings are stored in registry while keyboard input setting is stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KoeiTecmo\Dynasty Warriors 9 for Steam\*.*
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/730310/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Input

Input general settings
Input general settings

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound Effects, Voice
Surround sound
5.1 option in the launcher.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language options settings
Language options settings
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Spanish

Manually change game's language

Registry edit to change game language
  1. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\KoeiTecmo\Dynasty Warriors 9 for Steam\Graphic Setting.
  2. Find the Language key and double click it.
  3. Change the value to the following corresponding list below:
    • 0 for Japanese
    • 1 for English
    • 2 for French
    • 3 for German
    • 4 for Traditional Chinese
    • 5 for Simplified Chinese
    • 6 for Korean
    • 7 for Italian
    • 8 for Spanish
    • 9 for Brazilian Portuguese
  4. For game language voice, find the LanguageVoice key and double click it.
  5. Change the value to the following corresponding list below:
    • 0 for Japanese
    • 1 for English
    • 2 for Mandarin

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op, Versus
Split screen, only allowed if 2nd player using gamepad.
LAN play
Online play
Co-op, Versus



Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Windows Media Video
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2400
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 50 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) 16 bit stereo, 48KHz WAVE compatible
Controller Native Steam Controller Support, Steam Controller Configurator
Other Broadband Internet connection, Steam certified (account)
A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

  1. Commonly known as Shin Sangokumusou 8 (Japanese: 真・三國無双8) in Asia.
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/730310/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (730310) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References