Dynasty Warriors: Origins Update Introduces Photo Mode and Lion Dragon Armor
2025-04-24 02:13:23Omega Force and Koei Tecmo have rolled out a new update for Dynasty Warriors: Origins. This Dynasty Warriors: Origins patch introduces a highly requested feature and addresses several technical issues, reinforcing the developers' commitment to the beloved hack-and-slash title.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the tenth main installment in the series, which debuted in 1997. After the release of Dynasty Warriors 9 in 2018, the franchise saw a hiatus until Origins surprised fans with its unexpected launch. Dynasty Warriors: Origins garnered positive reviews, with critics applauding its refined combat and rewarding progression system. However, its rebooted storyline, covering the early events of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, received mixed reactions.
The latest Dynasty Warriors: Origins update introduces Photo Mode, allowing players to capture stunning moments during the game's chaotic battles. Additionally, the protagonist can now don the Lion Dragon Armor, available immediately upon downloading the patch. Beyond these additions, the update fixes minor glitches, including graphical distortions on the Steam Deck.
Koei Tecmo has consistently supported Dynasty Warriors: Origins with timely updates. Previous patches for Dynasty Warriors: Origins followed a similar approach, introducing small content additions while ironing out technical issues.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins has proven to be a triumphant revival for the franchise. Koei Tecmo recently announced that Dynasty Warriors: Origins surpassed one million sales within its first month, a remarkable achievement for a series that had been dormant.
2025 has been a stellar year for Dynasty Warriors enthusiasts. Alongside Origins, Koei Tecmo and Omega Force surprised fans with Warriors: Abyss, a roguelite spin-off that challenges players to conquer a procedurally generated "hell" while refining their combat strategies.
Additional Features and Adjustments
- Added Photo Mode. Accessible via the in-game menu on the World Map or during battles by pressing the TouchPad button.
- Added Lion Dragon Armor as a new outfit for the protagonist, selectable via the Change Outfit option at any base.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed graphical distortions when AMD FSR3 is enabled on Steam Deck™.
- Resolved minor bugs.
- Updated controller button labels to match PS5 standards.