

A voice actor event using this game's visuals and characters took place in Tokyo on March 3, 2013. In addition to that, there are three new gameplay elements in the game, which are Storm Rush, Switch Counter and Rage. Each bodyguard is also associated with a particular bodyguard skill, which may be used by the playable character to affect the course of gameplay. Tongquetai Palace must be completely constructed first in order to unlock this type of battle. However, online co-op is only available on the PS3, and Xbox 360. This requires the Rage Gauge to be full, which may be achieved by attacking enemies. Each mission may have a number of optional objectives which unlock additional side story missions or alter the course of history, such as the moment where the flood attack in Fan Castle fails and therefore saves Guan Yu's life from being extinguished and therefore in relation also saves Zhang Fei from the betraying officers. Zhao Yun cake to celebrate menu's reveal to the press, Zhao Yun's Dragon Skewer of the Battlefield, Zhuge Liang's Genius Strategist's Chilled Noodles, Zhuge Liang's Genius Strategist's Edamame, Weekly Famitsu March 7 merger issue cover, Yahoo! Can I Run it? Like previous games in the series, Dynasty Warriors 8 is followed by two expansions.

All weapons from Dynasty Warriors 7 and its expansions return, with many new ones added. If Dynasty Warriors 8 is the video game equivalent of a fast-food cheeseburger, then the Xtreme Legends Complete Edition is like an up-sized value meal. On April 3, 2013, it was confirmed by Tecmo Koei that there would be an overseas release for both North America and Europe in July 2013. Weapon Fusion requires the use of Gems, acquired through Free and Ambition modes, where players may selectively replace an existing element on a weapon with elements found on another weapon (which will be sacrificed in the process), change the affinity of an existing weapon, or improve the base attack rating of a weapon.
