Faced with the threat of extermination by the appearance of the evil Hydra, the heroes of mankind called upon the powers of the mystic Kaguya to travel back in time. After saving their friends, they were finally able to amass enough strength to face the Hydra.
After successfully defeating the Hydra, they promised to live together in peace within the world created by Orochi, and returned to their various homes.
However...
As the heroes looked to forge new lives for themselves within this strange land, a group of individuals heard a "voice" emanating from a mysterious stone, calling for a return to the chaotic din of battle...
NEW CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR DEBUTAfter making his first appearance in DYNASTY WARRIORS 7 Empires, Xu Shu is now joined by entirely new characters such as the cunning mystic known as Tamamo! Additionally, characters such as Seimei Abe from WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Special, Rachel from NINJA GAIDEN S2, Shennong, and other guest characters from multiple titles join the mix, making for a greater variety of heroes than ever before.
NEW TALES GIVE THE STORY ADDED DEPTHA number of new stories have been added to the main story, including what happens after the defeat of the Hydra. In addition, the untold story behind Orochi's origins is also revealed, finally explaining the rise of this mysterious world. Packed with hypothetical story branches and stages from opposing sides of the battle, the setting and drama of WARRIORS OROCHI 3 unfold like never before.
NEW GAME MODESAn entirely new way to play known as “Gauntlet Mode” has been added for this game, featuring a team of five characters trying to make their way through multiple heart pounding stages. The 3 vs. 3 card battle duels of Duel Mode and the custom battlefield editor found in Musou Battlefields have also been updated, adding endless replay value to the game.
NEW ATTACKS AND MOVESTeam battles featuring your three main characters have been taken to a whole new level. From “Triple Rush,” where all three characters fighting alongside one another to even more deadly “True Triple Attacks” and combos, these new and powered-up attacks are just what is needed to help get through the endless hordes of enemy troops that await you.
EVEN MORE REALISTIC BATTLEFIELDSThe game's graphics have been taken to a whole new level of fidelity due to the power of the PlayStation4 and Xbox One systems. Everything from lighting, general atmosphere, and depth of field within the stage to the grass and trees has been recreated in extreme detail, taking the realism and immersion of the game's stages to all new heights.
NEW WAYS TO SHARE THE GAME EXPERIENCEThe game supports the use of the SHARE button on the controller for the PS4 system to capture screenshots while playing or stream and share gameplay videos. With the real-time live streaming feature, you can view comments from other players and they can also have an impact on your game, allowing for entirely new ways to play.