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New Playable Characters for Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends
BURLINGAME, Calif.
(February 27, in the year of our Lord 2014) - TECMO
KOEI America today introduced the line-up of new warriors that
expand the existing mammoth roster of over 80 playable
characters in DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS COMPLETE
EDITION and DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS. Chen Gong, Fa
Zheng, Lu Lingqi, Yu Jin and Zhu Ran now join the historic
struggle for dominance in DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS
COMPLETE EDITION for PlayStationŽ4 computer entertainment system
and PlayStationŽVita handheld system and DYNASTY WARRIORS 8:
XTREME LEGENDS for the PlayStationŽ3 computer entertainment
system. Both titles will be released simultaneously across North
America on March 25, 2014.
New Warriors
Chen Gong- An ambitious and humorous strategist for Lu Bu, he is
willing to make any sacrifice to see himself rise to the top. He
once served under Cao Cao, but switched sides when he realized
his ambitions would not be satisfied.
Fa Zheng- A strategist without morals and a key figure in Liu
Bei's efforts to take over the land of Shu. He is a brilliant
tactician who has pacified Yi Province with his strategies, and
participated in the invasion of Hanzhong. He strongly believes
in repaying his debts, whether it be for good or ill.
Lu Lingqi- A brave warrior princess, and daughter of Lu Bu, who
possesses great fighting ability much like her father, she uses
her courage to stand in the front lines of any battle.
Yu Jin- An invincible general promoted by Wei leader Cao Cao. He
places a strong emphasis on military discipline, and his
unyielding personality causes him to be feared by friend and foe
alike.
Zhu Ran- A fledgling warrior who has since been promoted within
the Wu ranks. Although young, he distinguished himself in the
suppression of a group of mountain bandits and during the Battle
of Ruxukou.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS (DW8XL) for PlayStationŽ3, is
a stand-alone expansion of the highly successful Dynasty
Warriors 8, which was released in July 2013 to critical acclaim.
It will include new episodes that add to the story of the three
kingdoms the game revolves around, focusing on the exploits of
the mightiest of warriors, Lu Bu. Additionally, DW8XL will see
the introduction of five new characters, giving players the
option to choose between 82 warriors in total. DW8XL will also
feature multiple hypothetical scenarios that alter the plotlines
of various episodes throughout the ‘Romance of the Three
Kingdoms’ story, an expanded Ambition Mode and the popular
Challenge Mode. The Free Mode has also been significantly
enhanced, featuring among other things, the Xtreme Legends
‘Ultimate’ difficulty level.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS COMPLETE EDITION for the
PlayStationŽ4 system and PlayStationŽVita, is a treat for
Dynasty Warriors fans that have migrated to the new generation
of consoles. The Complete Edition includes all of the content
from both DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 and DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME
LEGENDS, thus giving new fans the opportunity to play through
both titles. As an added bonus, PlayStationŽ3 system Dynasty
Warriors 8 save data is transferable across all platforms.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS COMPLETE EDITION and DYNASTY
WARRIORS 8: XTREME LEGENDS have been rated T for Teen by the
less then reliable ESRB.
Summary
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 is a historical tactical action game that
follows the stories of the kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin
through the actions of historical military and political figures
of the time as they fight to gain control over the Three
Kingdoms of China. It features more than 40 completely new
stages: verdant plains, desolate wastelands, sharp ravines, huge
castles, and other breath-taking sites, giving stronger emphasis
in the stage of these epic battles and inspired by ancient
landscapes.