Dynasty Warriors: Online (真・三國無双 Online) is a massively multiplayer online installment in the Dynasty Warriors series. The game was out for the public on November 2007 and it's currently only available in Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea. The game was released in Japan for the PS3 on February 18, 2010. Aeria Games began its closed beta for the North American version October 14, 2010 and made it available later the same year in November. Services for the North American version ended on January 10, 2014, while the Japanese server shut down on February 24, 2022.
Online is an online game similar to its predecessor, Dynasty Warriors BB, but requires less hardware. Both games feature a quasi-RPG element, with graphics and battle mechanics based on Dynasty Warriors 5.
Kazuhiro Fujishige is the producer and Kenji Tanigaki is the opening movie director.
Gameplay[]
Players can create one character per account, customizable by name, sex, figure, face, hair, voice, and standard colors. They can choose a faction and switch allegiances after registration. A tutorial from a general determines age and intimacy level, impacting cutscenes and familiarity with other officers.
Levels are not set. Stats can be adjusted by the weapon and equipment that the character has equipped. Equipment is mainly the clothing that the character wears, which alters stats such as speed, power, and defense. Instead of levels players are given ranks that are gained by acquiring honor. Certain battle bonuses are unlocked with higher ranks such as the ability to equip better weapons and gear. With rank players can gain a cape which give a bonus depending on the area.
The game features weapons that mimic the actions of series characters, with minor changes. Original weapons for the online game are also included. Players can chat with other players or participate in PvP events. Bodyguards, humans or animals, can follow the player in battle and can gain levels and abilities. Upgraded bodyguards can increase ally stats and debuff enemies.
Players can choose to participate in a story scenario with their army. Each scenario features several mini-battles that the player can either watch on a map or personally take part in. Based on the character's rank, at the end of a scenario they may be shown in a cutscene with their chosen general, often having that general displaying some affection or respect for the character for their own reason. Currently, the known story scenarios are as follows:
- Japanese Version
- Anti-Dong Zhuo Union (November 1, 2006 ~ November 25, 2007)
- Surrounding Lu Bu (November 28, 2007 ~ July 13, 2008)
- Battle of Guandu (July 15, 2008 ~ March 15, 2009)
- Battle of Chi Bi ~ Shisho Ranbu (March 17, 2009 ~November 2009)
- Unrest in Jing (November 2009 ~ November 2010)
- Diao Chan's Plot ~ Souten Ranbu (November 2010 ~ July 2011)
- Battle of Tong Gate (July 2011 ~ March 2012)
- Ryujin Ranbu (March 15, 2012 ~ July 17, 2013)
- Rise of the Sima Family (July 18, 2013 ~ March 20, 2014)
- Battle of Mt. Ding Jun (March 20, 2014 ~ July 17, 2014)
- Battle of Jing Province (July 17, 2014)
- English Version
- Unrest in Jing (Start of Beta ~ March 2011)
- Diao Chan's Plot ~ Heavenly Strike (March 2011 ~ November 2011)
- Battle of Tong Gate ~ Heavenly Strike (November 2011 ~ August 2012)
- Battle of Yi Ling ~ Dragon Strike (August 2012 ~ June 2012)
- Rise of the Little Conqueror ~ Dragon Strike (June 2012 ~ January 10, 2014)
Trophies[]
| Icon | Name | Unlock Method | Type |
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True Musou | Obtained all trophies. | Platinum |
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Chaos Conquered | Defeated more than 2,500 enemies in campaign or arena battles. | Gold |
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Ace of the Arena | Win more than 500 arena battles. | Gold |
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Commander of Campaigns | Win more than 200 campaign battles. | Gold |
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Talented Official | Raise all five domestic skills to Level 50. | Gold |
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Transmutation Alchemist | Raise item mixing skill to Level 30. | Gold |
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Veteran's Medal | Attain the rank of 4th Elite General or higher. | Gold |
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Skilled in Weapon Craftsmanship | Craft more than 250 weapons. | Silver |
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Skilled in Cloth Craftsmanship | Craft more than 250 clothes. | Silver |
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Skilled in Item Craftsmanship | Craft more than 250 items. | Silver |
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Horse Trader | All eight lieutenants in command reach Level 40. | Silver |
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Champion of Campaigns | Win more than 100 campaign battles. | Silver |
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Campaign Winning Streak | Win 5 campaign battles in a row. | Silver |
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Martial Arts Victor | Win more than 50 mock battles. | Silver |
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Defeater of Many | Defeated more than 1,500 enemies in campaign or arena battles. | Silver |
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Worker | Raise all five domestic skills to Level 10. | Silver |
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Multi-Talented | Win more than 150 campaign and arena battles. | Silver |
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Weapon Mastery | Use a single weapon in 200 battles. | Silver |
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General's Mark | Attain the rank of Support General or higher. | Silver |
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Lieutenant Employer | Employ a lieutenant for the first time. | Bronze |
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Fallen Bases | Taken more than 10 bases. | Bronze |
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Melee General | Win more than 10 melee battles. | Bronze |
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Campaign General | Win more than 10 campaign battles. | Bronze |
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Arena General | Win more than 10 arena battles. | Bronze |
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Tutorial Graduate | Completed the game's tutorial course. | Bronze |
Related Media[]
The Souten Ranbu expansion, a part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms MMO, features special outfits and scenarios based on the movie series Red Cliff. Additional extras were unlocked with the release of Part II in Japanese theaters. The game also features a crossover event with the TV anime.
Channel α's ninth episode had the director for the Ryujin Ranbu update present for the show.
The game is currently holding a collaboration campaign with the DVD drama Sangokushi ~Chō Un Den~ starring Kenny Lin. Lasting until December 21, players can log in to obtain a hanging scroll featuring the cast of the show.
Image Songs[]
- Fuun Musouden
- Performed by Hironobu Kageyama
- * used for BB only
- Performed by Jay Chou
- * used for Online only
Gallery[]
Gallery
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 Wallpaper for BB  Web Money cards  Jay Chou visual |
External Links[]
- Official English site
- Official Japanese site, PS3 site, Souten Ranbu site, Official Z Twitter
- Official Chinese site
- Official Taiwanese site
- Official Korean site
- Official Japanese PlayStation site
- Character blog messages
- Screenshot contest
- BB and Online Japanese wiki
- English Online wiki
- Online Image song music video - cosplay photo shoot
- Gameplay footage