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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Omega Force}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Omega Force}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Koei Tecmo}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Koei}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 11, 2008}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 11, 2008}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dynasty-warriors-6|TBD}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dynasty-warriors-6|rating}}
−
<!-- {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} -->
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dynasty-warriors-6|66}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dynasty-warriors-6|66}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Hack and slash}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Hack and slash}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | China}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | China}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dynasty Warriors, Warriors}}  
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dynasty Warriors, Warriors}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid side =  
 
|steam appid side =  
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|official site= https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/dw6/
 
|official site= https://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/dw6/
 
|hltb        = 3003
 
|hltb        = 3003
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|mobygames    = dynasty-warriors-6
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|lutris      = dynasty-warriors-6
 +
|mobygames    = 33663
 
|strategywiki = Dynasty Warriors 6
 
|strategywiki = Dynasty Warriors 6
 
|wikipedia    = Dynasty Warriors 6
 
|wikipedia    = Dynasty Warriors 6
 
|winehq      = 10966
 
|winehq      = 10966
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''{{note|Commonly known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 5'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双5}}) in Asia}} is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:third-person}} {{Glossary:Hack and slash}} game developed by [[Company:Omega Force|Omega Force]] and published by [[Company:Koei Tecmo|Koei]] and [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]. It is a part of the [[Series:Dynasty Warriors|Dynasty Warriors]] franchise within the larger [[Series:Warriors|Warriors]] series.
 +
|release history  = It was the first Warriors game to be released on PlayStation 3 in Japan on November 11, 2007. PC version was release later in Japan on July 11, 2008,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080814173754/http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/products/products/ee/Rlsmusou5.htm|title={{lang|ja|真・三國無双5}}|date=2021-07-14}}</ref> followed by Europe region on October 10, 2008,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028141806/http://www.koei.co.uk/news/?id=73|title=DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 FOR PC RELEASED|date=2023-02-12}}</ref> South Korea on November 20, 2008, North America on November 24, 2008, and Taiwan region on July 2, 2009.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122182558/http://gamecity.com.tw/products/products/ee/Rlsmusou5.htm|title={{lang|zh-tw|真‧三國無雙5}}|date=2021-07-14}}</ref>
 +
|current state    = The game is not playable due to [[Microsoft Windows#SafeDisc protected games do not work with Windows 10|SafeDisc DRM no longer working]] unless with patching which might cause the system to be exposed to known security vulnerabilities.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{mm}} [https://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou5/ Traditional Chinese Official Website]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou5/ Traditional Chinese Official Website]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou5/ Japanese Official Website]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou5/ Japanese Official Website]
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{{Introduction
 
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|introduction      =
 
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|release history  = It was the first Warriors game to be released on PlayStation 3 in Japan<ref>Known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 5'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双5}})</ref> on November 11, 2007. PC version was release later in Japan on July 11, 2008,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080814173754/http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/products/products/ee/Rlsmusou5.htm|title={{lang|ja|真・三國無双5}}|date=July 14, 2021}}</ref> followed by Europe region on October 2008, South Korea on November 20, 2008, North America on November 24, 2008, and Taiwan region on July 2, 2009.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122182558/http://gamecity.com.tw/products/products/ee/Rlsmusou5.htm|title={{lang|zh-tw|真‧三國無雙5}}|date=July 14, 2021}}</ref>
 
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|current state    = The game is non-playable due to [[Microsoft Windows#SafeDisc protected games do not work with Windows 10|SafeDisc DRM no longer works]] unless with patching which might cause the system to be exposed to known security vulnerabilities.
 
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}}
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row|Retail||disc|{{DRM|SafeDisc|4.81}} disc check||Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4.81}} | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Demo/free trial===
 
===Demo/free trial===
 
====Benchmark Demo====
 
====Benchmark Demo====
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{{ii}} This benchmark demo is to benchmark whether your computer is capable to run the game normally.
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{{ii}} Available in [http://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou5/bench/ Traditional Chinese] and [http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou5/bench/ Japanese].
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{{ii}} Available in [http://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou5/bench/ Traditional Chinese] and [http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou5/bench/ Japanese]
 
  
 
====Playable Demo====
 
====Playable Demo====
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{{ii}} Available in [https://www.fileplanet.com/archive/p-37211/Dynasty-Warriors-6-Demo English], [http://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou5/trial/ Traditional Chinese] and [http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou5/trial/ Japanese]
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{{ii}} Available in [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=21293 English], [http://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou5/trial/ Traditional Chinese] and [http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou5/trial/ Japanese].
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
  
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<!-- ==Essential improvements==
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
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|cosmetic            =
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|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                = No microtransactions are available in this game.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
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}}
 +
 
 +
<!--==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
* Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/137-dynasty-warriors-4-hyper-intro-skip-media/ these files] and drop them into <code>{{p|game}}/media/data/movie</code>.
 
* Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/137-dynasty-warriors-4-hyper-intro-skip-media/ these files] and drop them into <code>{{p|game}}/media/data/movie</code>.
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}} Essential usable across all series, might need to check-->
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}} Usable across all series, might need testing-->
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 +
{{Image|DW6General.png|General options menu}}
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|DynastyWarriors6-GraphicsMenu1.jpeg|Video options menu}}
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{{Image|DW6Video.png|Video options menu}}
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{{Image|DynastyWarriors6-GraphicsMenu2.jpg|Advance video options menu}}
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{{Image|DW6Video2.png|Advance video options menu}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= It is not possible to directly select a specific resolution without scrolling through the options. To make matters worse, resolution switches happen immediately upon changing the selection.
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|widescreen resolution notes= Highest supported resolution is 1920x1080.<br />
 +
It is not possible to directly select a specific resolution without scrolling through the options. Resolution switches happen immediately upon changing the selection.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Maximum resolution is 1920x1200.
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Labeled as '''Texture filter''' in-game. High, Medium, Low settings available.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = Can only be enabled in full-screen mode.
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|antialiasing notes        = Can only be enabled in fullscreen mode. Requires '''Dynamic lighting''' to be disabled.
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Known as Frame skip.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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==Input==
 
==Input==
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{{Image|DynastyWarriors6-Keybindings.jpg|Input options menu}}
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{{Image|DW6Input.png|Input general options menu}}
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{{Image|DW6Input2.png|Input config options menu}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = XInput controllers are supported and allow for analog character/camera controls.
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|controller support notes  = Keyboard button prompts only.
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
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|full controller notes    = In menus, button for Musou attacks confirms (B on an Xbox controller) and button for Jump cancels (A button).
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|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    = Default bindings are incorrect for an Xbox-style controller and cause menu lock unless manually remapped (pause/cancel loop).
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|controller remap notes    = Only Xbox 360 controllers are plug & play; default bindings are incorrect for other controllers and can cause menu lock unless manually remapped (pause/cancel loop).
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|invert controller y-axis notes= Camera control axis inversion available for both x- and y- axes.
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|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis can also be inverted.
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
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|other controllers notes  =  
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|other controllers notes  = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = false
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
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|button prompts            = generic
 
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|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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{{Image|DynastyWarriors6-AudioMenu.jpg|Audio options menu}}
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{{Image|DW6Audio.png|Audio options menu}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = All Europe version releases use English voices.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Traditional Chinese
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  |language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = All Asian version releases use Japanese voices.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Official localization by [[Company:Noviy Disk|{{lang|ru|«Новый диск»}} (ND)]].
 
  |notes    = Official localization by [[Company:Noviy Disk|{{lang|ru|«Новый диск»}} (ND)]].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
−
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
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|cutscenes        = Windows Media Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily =Windows
 
|OSfamily =Windows
−
|ref      =<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/products/products/ee/spec/winsmusou5.htm|title={{lang|ja|真・三國無双5　WINDOWS版 動作環境}}|date=July 14, 2021}}</ref>
+
|ref      =<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/products/products/ee/spec/winsmusou5.htm|title={{lang|ja|真・三國無双5　WINDOWS版 動作環境}}|date=2021-07-14}}</ref>
  
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista
 
|minOS    = XP, Vista
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|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
−
|minGPU  = 640 x 480 with 16-bit color resolution
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7600
−
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 7600
+
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1650
−
|minGPU3 = ATI Radeon X1650
 
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
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|recRAM  =
 
|recRAM  =
 
|recHD    =
 
|recHD    =
−
|recGPU  = 1280 x 720 with 24-bit color in 16:9 ratio resolution
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 9600
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|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 9600
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3650
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|recGPU3 = ATI Radeon HD 3650
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 07:28, 15 June 2023

Dynasty Warriors 6
Dynasty Warriors 6 cover
Developers
Omega Force
Publishers
Koei
Russia Noviy Disk
Release dates
Windows July 11, 2008
Reception
IGDB 66
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Hack and slash
Art styles Realistic
Themes China
Series Dynasty Warriors, Warriors
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Dynasty Warriors 6 on HowLongToBeat
Dynasty Warriors 6 on IGDB
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Dynasty Warriors 6 guide on StrategyWiki
Dynasty Warriors 6 on MobyGames
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Subseries of Warriors
Dynasty Warriors 4: Hyper 2005
Shin Sangokumusou 4 Special 2006
Dynasty Warriors Online Z 2006
Dynasty Warriors 6 2008
Shin Sangokumusou 6 with Moushouden 2012
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends 2014
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires 2015
Dynasty Warriors 9 2018
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition 2018
Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires 2021

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).

Dynasty Warriors 6[Note 1] is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person hack and slash game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei and Noviy Disk. It is a part of the Dynasty Warriors franchise within the larger Warriors series.

It was the first Warriors game to be released on PlayStation 3 in Japan on November 11, 2007. PC version was release later in Japan on July 11, 2008,[1] followed by Europe region on October 10, 2008,[2] South Korea on November 20, 2008, North America on November 24, 2008, and Taiwan region on July 2, 2009.[3]

The game is not playable due to SafeDisc DRM no longer working unless with patching which might cause the system to be exposed to known security vulnerabilities.

General information

Traditional Chinese Official Website
Japanese Official Website

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc 4.81 DRM[Note 2]
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Demo/free trial

Benchmark Demo

Available in Traditional Chinese and Japanese.

Playable Demo

Available in English, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions No microtransactions are available in this game.


Game data

General options menu
General options menu

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KOEI\<Localized Dynasty Warriors 6>\inputmap*.dat
General settings are stored in save data while keyboard input settings are stored in the above path.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KOEI\<Localized Dynasty Warriors 6>\Savedata\save.dat

Video

Video options menu
Video options menu
Advance video options menu
Advance video options menu

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Highest supported resolution is 1920x1080.
It is not possible to directly select a specific resolution without scrolling through the options. Resolution switches happen immediately upon changing the selection.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Labeled as Texture filter in-game. High, Medium, Low settings available.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Can only be enabled in fullscreen mode. Requires Dynamic lighting to be disabled.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Known as Frame skip.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Input general options menu
Input general options menu
Input config options menu
Input config options menu

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Two local players are supported, with dual keyboard and controller bindings for each.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Keyboard button prompts only.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Only Xbox 360 controllers are plug & play; default bindings are incorrect for other controllers and can cause menu lock unless manually remapped (pause/cancel loop).
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis can also be inverted.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio options menu
Audio options menu

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
All Europe version releases use English voices.
Traditional Chinese
German
Italian
Japanese
All Asian version releases use Japanese voices.
Korean
Russian
Official localization by «Новый диск» (ND).
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Split-screen.
LAN play
Online play

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Windows Media Video

System requirements

Windows[6]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7600
ATI Radeon X1650
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 9600
ATI Radeon HD 3650
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Format 9 compatible environment


Notes

  1. ↑ Commonly known as Shin Sangokumusou 5 (Japanese: 真・三國無双5) in Asia
  2. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[5]

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