Will Dynasty Warriors Origins have early access?

The hype around Dynasty Warriors Origins is heating up as its official release date, January 17, 2025, approaches. Fans of the series known for its epic 1 vs.1000 battles are eager to know one crucial detail: Will Dynasty Warriors Origins have early access?

The answer is yes — Dynasty Warriors Origins will indeed offer early access for players who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition. This early access grants a significant 72-hour head start, allowing players to dive into the full game on January 14, 2025, at midnight local time.

Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting feature and why it’s worth considering.

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How does early access work in Dynasty Warriors Origins?

A still from Dynasty Warriors Origins (Image via KOEI TECMO)

For those opting for the Digital Deluxe Edition, early access begins at 12 am local time on January 14, 2025. Local time is determined by the player's digital storefront account region. For instance, the US PlayStation Store follows EST, meaning players in other North American time zones could technically start playing earlier than midnight in their area.

Here’s a breakdown of when the game will unlock for those with early access, depending on your timezone:

• Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8): 21:00 (January 13, 2025)
• Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC-7): 22:00 (January 13, 2025)
• Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6): 23:00 (January 13, 2025)
• Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5): 00:00 (January 14, 2025)
• British Standard Time (BST, UTC+0): 00:00 (January 14, 2025)
• Central European Time (CET, UTC+1): 00:00 (January 14, 2025)
• Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30): 00:00 (January 14, 2025)
• Singapore Time (SGT, UTC+8): 00:00 (January 14, 2025)
• Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9): 00:00 (January 14, 2025)
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10): 00:00 (January 14, 2025)

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Exclusive early access bonuses

Buying the Digital Deluxe Edition will not only get you early access to Origins but you will also feature various exclusive content:

• The official book & original soundtrack: The official book contains original illustrations of major events from the Three Kingdoms period, character information, and charts showing character relationships. The soundtrack contains 20 original tracks that were created just for this game.
• Letters: These are in-game items that give gold and pyroxene, used to buy items and create gems. They will be delivered as you progress through the game.

Pre-order bonuses:

• Nameless Warrior Garb is a Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty crossover costume.
• Early works soundtrack collection with 191 tracks from past Dynasty Warriors titles.

These bonuses are available to anyone who pre-orders or purchases the game by January 30, 2025. However, players should note that some of these rewards might be made available for purchase or offered as free add-ons at a later date.

Also check: 5 best combat tips for beginners in Dynasty Warriors Origins