The Dynasty Warriors franchise, traditionally a linear hack-and-slash experience, saw a departure with Dynasty Warriors 9's open-world design, a move met with criticism. This raises the question: Does Dynasty Warriors: Origins also feature an open world?
Does Dynasty Warriors: Origins Have an Open World?
No, Dynasty Warriors: Origins does not have an open world. The recent trend of incorporating open worlds into AAA titles hasn't always resulted in improved gameplay. Dynasty Warriors 9's expansive but empty world serves as a prime example of this. Its vastness diluted the impact of its large-scale battles.
Instead of an open world, Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers a condensed overworld map of ancient China. Players navigate this smaller map, visiting towns to acquire weapons and items, rest at inns, and interact with NPCs to initiate side quests. They can also find Pyroxene and Old Coins, engage in optional battles to enhance proficiency, recruit soldiers, and trigger cutscenes to advance the storyline. While this overworld map provides a framework for navigation and additional activities, it's significantly less extensive than a full open world, avoiding the pitfalls of empty space. Fast travel is available, though the map's small size renders it largely unnecessary. This streamlined approach proves far superior to the largely unproductive open world of its predecessor.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
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