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If you’re eagerly awaiting Dynasty Warriors Origins, which launches on January 17, 2025, you can sharpen your skills with some of the most engaging action games available. Each of these titles offers unique gameplay elements that will keep you occupied while you wait to dive back into the chaos of the 1 vs.1000 fiction title's Three Kingdoms.
Theses seven action games will satisfy your need for dynamic battles and intricate storytelling while you wait for Dynasty Warriors Origins' arrival.
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Action games to play while you wait for Dynasty Warriors Origins
1) Ghost of Tsushima
One of the most visually stunning action games of its generation, Ghost of Tsushima takes you into the heart of the Mongol invasion of Japan. You play as Jin Sakai, a conflicted samurai torn between the honorable Bushido code and the stealthy tactics required to save Tsushima Island.
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The large-scale battles and fast-paced combat of mud, blood, and steel bear some resemblance to the thrills of Dynasty Warriors Origins, especially during large-scale encounters. While it leans more toward stealth and exploration, moments of battlefield chaos and the dramatic storyline make it an essential play in action games genre.
Also read: Is Dynasty Warriors Origins coming to PS5?
2) Persona 5 Strikers
This sequel to the popular Persona 5 is a collaboration between Omega Force (the creators of Dynasty Warriors) and Atlus. Blending musou gameplay with the narrative depth of the Persona series, Strikers takes you on a road trip across Japan to investigate mysterious events.
Combat is a stylish mix of real-time action and strategic Persona abilities, giving players the best of both worlds. Fans of Dynasty Warriors will appreciate how Strikers adapts the musou formula "1 vs hordes of enemies" while staying true to the Persona franchise.
3) Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Set in an alternate timeline of the Fire Emblem: Three Houses universe, this game combines tactical depth with musou style battles. The Nintendo title lets players control familiar characters like Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude, as well as new protagonist Shez (who can be customized as either male or female).
With three unique routes — Scarlet Blaze, Azure Gleam, and Golden Wildfire —each offering exclusive storylines and outcomes, Three Hopes encourages replayability. Its large-scale battles and strategic planning make it a great way to prepare for the battlefield action in Dynasty Warriors Origins.
4) Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
From Team Ninja, the studio behind Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty reimagines the 14th-century Three Kingdoms period with a darker tone and more challenging gameplay. It features stunning maps like Village of Calamity, Divine Beasts like Qilin, Battle flags, and a moral system that mirrors the high-stakes decisions you’ll face in Dynasty Warriors Origins.
If you’ve ever wanted a harder, grittier take on the Three Kingdoms era, Wo Long is exactly what you’re looking for in action games.
5) Fate/Samurai Remnant
Despite being developed by Omega Force, Fate/Samurai Remnant steps away from the traditional "1 vs. 1000" musou-style gameplay to offer a fresh take on action RPGs. Set in the captivating world of the Fate series, the game blends hack-and-slash combat with strategic elements like dodging and exploiting enemy weaknesses.
While it retains some familiar musou mechanics, its emphasis on one-on-one battles and compelling storytelling make it an excellent choice to play while you wait for Dynasty Warriors Origins.
6) Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate
This crossover between Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors brings together over 145 characters from both franchises in a parallel universe created by the Serpent King Orochi. With modes like Gauntlet and Duel, Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate offers a mix of traditional hack-and-slash gameplay and unique challenges.
It’s an ultimate celebration of the musou genre that’s perfect for fans of either series.
7) Dynasty Warriors 8
While you wait for the fresh take Dynasty Warriors Origins promises, revisit one of the series’ standout entries. With over 82 characters and a revamped combat system (three-point system), it retains the action games fans love while adding new hypothetical scenarios to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms battles.
If Dynasty Warriors 9 left you longing for the series’ golden age, this entry is a fantastic reminder of why the franchise became a phenomenon in the first place.
Also read our Esports and Gaming journalist 'Jason Parker' exclusive interview with Tomohiko Sho: “There aren’t just three” — Dynasty Warriors Origins producer Tomohiko Sho on endings, story length, being a franchise rebirth, and more (Exclusive)
Honorable mentions that weren't part of the above list include Samurai Warriors 5 and One Piece Pirate Warriors 4.
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