Warriors Orochi 3

Musou Orochi 2 (無双OROCHI2) is the next installment of the crossover series Warriors Orochi. So far, the game is 70% done with its development. The theme of this title is to present a heroic drama with several different characters. Various episodes of friendship, romance, and betrayal have been promised to appear. The producer thinks the game's features has "powered up" the story and action from previous games.

Continuity wise, this title takes place several years after the events in Warriors Orochi 2. The overall story for this title focuses on completely eradicating the Orochi forces. Many people have died during their conflict, and survivors seek to revert their deaths. Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors characters are also given the opportunity to return to their respective time lines.

First time buyers will receive an unspecified downloadable serial code. A Treasure Box release is also planned.

Gameplay
The three-man teams per player remains with the following changes.


 * Players can create friendly bonds among the characters. By doing so, they can alter the story scenario and the characters' attitudes.
 * A resting area/town system will be in this title. Players can talk with other characters at a restaurant or host a banquet. Weapons can be purchased or sold at a weapon shop.
 * Players can create their own scenarios and upload them online for other users. These scenarios can be downloaded with an optional commentary segment available.
 * A new character type called "Wonder" is available.
 * A new version of character special abilities called "True Union Arts" will be available. Characters can also perform a "Combo Switch", similar to the Switch Attack function. Quickly swapping between team members can trigger a special attack from the character entering the field.
 * Two player co-op is available.

Characters
Over 120 characters will be in this title. Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends and Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends visuals are being used for the playable cast. Da Ji is confirmed to return as well. It has been hinted indirectly that characters from other Warriors franchises might appear in this title.

Players will start the game with Sima Zhao, Ma Chao, and Hanbei initially available.

The following will list new characters in the game.


 * Kaguya
 * Shuten Doji

Related Media
Those who Preorder the game in japan will recieve a DLC Code for Wang Yuanji and Mitsunari Ishida, as they were the ones who won their respective games online popularity polls.