DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires
A new release in the Empires series, featuring a mix of thrilling action and country capturing simulation. Experience the human drama of the Three Kingdoms in a way only Empires can provide. Fight exciting Castle Sieges and manipulate the country's Politics. Welcome to the Empires experience!
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December 22, 2021
4 years and 224 days ago
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Mixed1,936 reviews49.4%
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is part of publicly traded Koei Tecmo. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is part of publicly traded Koei Tecmo. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. is part of publicly traded Koei Tecmo. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. has public-company or outside-equity ownership. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The developer released this title with public-company or outside-equity ownership in place. |
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8 itemsAbout the Game
Note: A version for which in-game text has been translated to English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish is slated to be available for use from February 15th, 2022.
Note: You can use your save data even if you change the game's language.
However, custom officer names and officer names on original timelines will be replaced with generic names.
Engrave your life on the battlefield!
A new release for the "Empires" series, which allows users to enjoy both the thrill of one-versus-a-thousand action and the intricacy of country conquering simulation!
DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires points
■Command your armies freely! Exciting Castle Sieges!
Combat has evolved from the "Battles" of previous games into "Castle Sieges" that occur in the area around each castle. In an always changing environment, use devious planning and military might to enjoy this new style of battle where the biggest question is "What's the best way to take this castle?"
■Politics System, where an Officer's character and trust can strengthen the country.
In Politics, the choices of and the interactions between officers will determine the foundations of a force. Players are able to experience a variety of lifestyles, playing as Rulers, Generals, Unaffiliated officers, and more. Furthermore, an officers' interactions with other officers will help to strengthen the country they are a part of.
■Live dramatically! The evolved "Edit Mode".
The game includes the Edit Mode, a series favorite. Players can create their own Custom Officers from a wide range of parts.
With the 94 Musou Officers and over 700 Generic Officers that appear in DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, players can more dramatically populate their very own Dynasty Warriors experience.
Note: The DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires Deluxe Edition is also being sold. Please confirm your product at time of purchase.
Note: Pictures are taken from the development version. It might be different in the actual game.
Note: You can use your save data even if you change the game's language.
However, custom officer names and officer names on original timelines will be replaced with generic names.
Engrave your life on the battlefield!
A new release for the "Empires" series, which allows users to enjoy both the thrill of one-versus-a-thousand action and the intricacy of country conquering simulation!
DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires points
■Command your armies freely! Exciting Castle Sieges!
Combat has evolved from the "Battles" of previous games into "Castle Sieges" that occur in the area around each castle. In an always changing environment, use devious planning and military might to enjoy this new style of battle where the biggest question is "What's the best way to take this castle?"
■Politics System, where an Officer's character and trust can strengthen the country.
In Politics, the choices of and the interactions between officers will determine the foundations of a force. Players are able to experience a variety of lifestyles, playing as Rulers, Generals, Unaffiliated officers, and more. Furthermore, an officers' interactions with other officers will help to strengthen the country they are a part of.
■Live dramatically! The evolved "Edit Mode".
The game includes the Edit Mode, a series favorite. Players can create their own Custom Officers from a wide range of parts.
With the 94 Musou Officers and over 700 Generic Officers that appear in DYNASTY WARRIORS 9, players can more dramatically populate their very own Dynasty Warriors experience.
Note: The DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires Deluxe Edition is also being sold. Please confirm your product at time of purchase.
Note: Pictures are taken from the development version. It might be different in the actual game.
