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Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Pre-Order Bonus Announced
BURLINGAME, Calif. – January 6, in the year of our Lord 2015
– KOEI TECMO America today announced pre-order bonus DLC details
and an updated launch date of February 24, 2015 for the tactical
action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires. The pre-order bonus DLC
available at GameStop and EB Canada for the PlayStation®4 system
and Xbox One versions includes the following: Special Costume
Set (Date Mashamune, Guan Yinping, Guo Jia and Tenko costumes),
Edit Armor Set 1 (for male characters) and Edit Armor Set 2 (for
female characters).
New, weapons for 9 different characters in DYNASTY WARRIORS 8
Empires include:
Deng Ai's "Revolving Crossbow" which can be used for long and
short-range attacks and is capable of rapidly firing multiple
arrows, Guan Suo's "Sabatons" which are equipped on the feet,
focused solely on kicks and able to launch combo attacks in the
air, Lianshi's "Mandarin Duck Hooks" which makes up for its
short reach with sheer speed that she wields in both hands, Liu
Shan's agile "Dragon Column" known for its variety of special
counterattacks, Meng Huo's hefty "Stele" that transform into a
palm tree or other items during Strong Attacks, Sun Quan's
"Flame Blade", a well-rounded powerful sword, enveloped in
flames with fast attack speed at distances both near and far,
Wang Yi's "Emei Piercers" has a short reach, but is capable of
multiple rapid attacks, Xiaoqiao's "Paired Fans" which can
create a flurry of small tornadoes that fly freely in the air,
and last but not least, Yueying's "Bladebow", which combines a
crossbow with a short-range sword that fires a homing arrow
after multiple shots are executed.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires focuses deeply on the chaotic lives
of the warriors as their fateful decisions affect the rise and
fall of the nations they bravely fight for. Players can select
from 83 unique characters, or create their own original
character with a plentitude of options through the edit
function. The visual customization goes further with the newly
implemented ability to customize their horses, banners and
"normal" officers.
Courageous warriors trudge through Ancient China with its vast
plains, bleak wastelands, narrow ravines and immense castles as
they slash through enemy lines. In DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires,
warriors must fight against not only enemies but also the forces
of nature as the changing seasons bring new elements to the more
than 35 battlefields affected by seasons and the passing of
time.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is published by KOEI TECMO America
and will be available on February 24, 2015 in North America. The
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will be available for
$49.99. The PC (Steam®) and PlayStation 3 digital only version
will be available for $49.99 and $39.99, respectively. This
title has been rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.