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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dynasty-warriors-8-xtreme-legends-complete-edition|70}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dynasty-warriors-8-xtreme-legends-complete-edition|70}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dynasty Warriors, Warriors}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dynasty Warriors, Warriors}}
 
|steam appid  = 278080
 
|steam appid  = 278080
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|steam appid side =  
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|steam appid side = 288590, 316440, 316441, 316442, 316443, 316444, 316445, 316446, 316447, 316448, 316820, 316821, 316860, 316861, 316862, 316863, 316864, 316865, 316866, 316867, 316868, 316869
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
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|hltb        = 19081
 
|hltb        = 19081
 
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
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|mobygames    = dynasty-warriors-8-xtreme-legends-complete-edition
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|mobygames    = 64766
 
|strategywiki = Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
 
|strategywiki = Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
 
|wikipedia    = Dynasty Warriors 8
 
|wikipedia    = Dynasty Warriors 8
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
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|introduction      =  
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}'''''{{note|Commonly known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7 Moushouden'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 猛将伝}}) 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 Tecmo]]. It is a part of the [[Series:Dynasty Warriors|Dynasty Warriors]] franchise within the larger [[Series:Warriors|Warriors]] series.
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|release history  = The main game was released in Japan<ref>Known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7}})</ref> for PlayStation 3 on February 28, 2013. Its expansion pack was released in Japan<ref>Known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7 Moushouden'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 猛将伝}})</ref> for PlayStation 3 on November 28, 2013. A bundle of the main game and expansion pack was also released in Japan<ref>Known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7 with Moushouden'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝}})</ref> for PlayStation 3.
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|release history  = The main game was released in Japan{{note|Known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7}}).}} for PlayStation 3 on February 28, 2013. Its expansion pack was released in Japan for PlayStation 3 on November 28, 2013. A bundle of the main game and expansion pack was also released in Japan for PlayStation 3.
  
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The same bundle also released for PC but with extra content such as the collaboration DLCs. Although the PC port was marketed as ported directly from the PlayStation 4 version, users found out that it was based on the PlayStation 3 port with shaders enhancement from the PlayStation 4 port.<ref name="ps3ps4hybridport">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/278080/discussions/0/558755530619128763/#c558755530626405969 I can confirm it's based on mix between PS3/PS4 version. :: DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition General Discussions]</ref> The game also does not include the online co-op mode which only exists in the console version. It was released in North America and Europe as ''Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition'' on May 13, 2014, and in Japan and Taiwan on May 23, 2014.
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The same bundle also released for PC as ''Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition''{{note|Also known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7 with Moushouden'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝}}).}} but with extra content such as the collaboration DLCs. Although the PC port was marketed as ported directly from the PlayStation 4 version, users found out that it was based on the PlayStation 3 port with shaders enhancement from the PlayStation 4 port.<ref name="ps3ps4hybridport">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/278080/discussions/0/558755530619128763/#c558755530626405969|title=DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition General Discussions|date=2022-06-23|snippet=I can confirm it's based on mix between PS3/PS4 version.}}</ref> The game also does not include the online co-op mode which only exists in the console version. It was released in North America and Europe on May 13, 2014, and in Japan and Taiwan on May 23, 2014.
  
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The game was also released as ''Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition''<ref>Also known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7 with Moushouden DX'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝 DX}})</ref> on Microsoft Store on December 7, 2018.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/847/1847772/|title={{lang|ja|『真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝 DX』のMicrosoft Store版が配信。ベンチマークでスペックを確認できる}}|date=July 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?sn=172335|title={{lang|zh-tw|Microsoft Store 版《真‧三國無雙 7 with 猛將傳 DX》上市}}|date=July 15, 2021}}</ref>
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The game was also released as ''Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition''{{note|Also known as ''Shin Sangokumusou 7 with Moushouden DX'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝 DX}}).}} on Microsoft Store on December 7, 2018.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/847/1847772/|title={{lang|ja|『真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝 DX』のMicrosoft Store版が配信。ベンチマークでスペックを確認できる}}|date=2021-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?sn=172335|title={{lang|zh-tw|Microsoft Store 版《真‧三國無雙 7 with 猛將傳 DX》上市}}|date=2021-07-15}}</ref>
 
|current state    = The Steam version of the game will unlock the counterpart DLC of the Steam version [[Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires]], vice versa and retroactively, if it exists, for purchased DLC. Users reported that [[#Loading freezes on Windows 8 and later|the game loading may freeze on Windows 8 and later]].
 
|current state    = The Steam version of the game will unlock the counterpart DLC of the Steam version [[Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires]], vice versa and retroactively, if it exists, for purchased DLC. Users reported that [[#Loading freezes on Windows 8 and later|the game loading may freeze on Windows 8 and later]].
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ntgf872l3sc | Microsoft Store | Definitive Edition (Japanese version) |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ntgf872l3sc | Microsoft Store | Definitive Edition (Japanese version) |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 278080 | Steam | Complete Edition | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 278080 | Steam | Complete Edition | | Windows }}
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}}
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===Benchmark demo===
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{{ii}} Steam benchmark only available in [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7m/bench/ Japanese].
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{{ii}} Microsoft Store benchmark available in [https://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou7m/dx_bench/ Traditional Chinese] and [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7m/dx_bench/ Japanese].
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The '''Complete Edition''' was released in 2014 and is a bundle of the original '''Dynasty Warriors 8''' (never released on PC), its expansion '''Xtreme Legends''', as well as some additional content released since the release of the original game on PlayStation 3.
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{{ii}} The '''Definitive Edition''' was released in 2018 and contains everything from the '''Complete Edition''' as well as all of the DLCs released since 2014 except collaboration DLCs which only available in '''Complete Edition'''.
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==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    = Game is supported with individual DLCs.
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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}}
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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            =
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|finite spend        =
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|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.
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{DLC/row| Japanese Voice Option | Only free for Western languages version | Windows}}
 
{{DLC/row| Japanese Voice Option | Only free for Western languages version | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Version differences===
 
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{{ii}} The '''Complete Edition''' was released in 2014 and is a bundle of the original '''Dynasty Warriors 8''' (never released on PC), its expansion '''Xtreme Legends''', as well as some additional content released since the release of the original game on PlayStation 3.
 
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{{ii}} The '''Definitive Edition''' was released in 2018 and contains everything from the '''Complete Edition''' as well as all of the DLCs released since 2014 except collaboration DLCs which only available in '''Complete Edition'''.
 
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===Demos===
 
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====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}} Steam benchmark only available in [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7m/bench/ Japanese].
 
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{{ii}} Microsoft Store benchmark available in [https://www.gamecity.com.tw/smusou7m/dx_bench/ Traditional Chinese] and [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7m/dx_bench/ Japanese].
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|DW8XLGeneral.png|General options menu}}
 
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\TecmoKoei\{{LocalizedPath|Dynasty Warriors 8}}\*.*|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\TecmoKoei\{{LocalizedPath|Dynasty Warriors 8}}\inputmap*.dat}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\TecmoKoei\{{LocalizedPath|Dynasty Warriors 8}}\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\TecmoKoei\{{LocalizedPath|Dynasty Warriors 8}}\inputmap*.dat}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud                = unknown
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|DW8XLVideo.png|Video options menu}}
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{{Image|DW8XLVideo.png|Graphics settings}}
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{{Image|DW8XLVideo2.png|Advance video options menu}}
 
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 (other aspect ratios are {{term|pillarboxed}}).
 
|widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 (other aspect ratios are {{term|pillarboxed}}).
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor notes        = Does not allow resolution greater than 1920x1080.
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|multimonitor notes        = Does not allow resolutions greater than 1920x1080.
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Supported by [https://github.com/Fragonite/zmod zmod] (Steam version only).
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|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Supported by [https://github.com/Fragonite/zmod zmod] (Steam version only).
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Nvidia cards only; see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Nvidia cards only; see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/278080/discussions/0/558756168034662143/ FPS CAP :: DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition General Discussions]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = Supported by [https://github.com/Fragonite/zmod zmod] (Steam version only).
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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# Click Apply to save your changes. Recommend 4xMSAA with 4-8x SGSS transparency for reduction of white lines with minimal frame rate hit especially in busy fights (AKA most of the game).
 
# Click Apply to save your changes. Recommend 4xMSAA with 4-8x SGSS transparency for reduction of white lines with minimal frame rate hit especially in busy fights (AKA most of the game).
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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DW8XLVideo2.png|Advance graphics settings
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DW8XLExtVideo.png|External graphics settings
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DW8XLExtVideo2.png|External advance graphics settings
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DW8XLGeneral.png|General settings
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</gallery>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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{{Image|DW8XLInput.png|Input general options menu}}
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{{Image|DW8XLInput.png|Input general settings}}
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{{Image|DW8XLInput2.png|Input config options menu}}
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{{Image|DW8XLInput2.png|Input bindings}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    = Accept/Musou and Cancel/Jump are bound together, but each joint entry can be assigned to a new button. Those used to more Western style controls will find that comfortable bindings will mean Accept will be on right-most face button (Circle/B) and Cancel on bottom-most (A/X)
 
|controller remap notes    = Accept/Musou and Cancel/Jump are bound together, but each joint entry can be assigned to a new button. Those used to more Western style controls will find that comfortable bindings will mean Accept will be on right-most face button (Circle/B) and Cancel on bottom-most (A/X)
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = n/a
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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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              = hackable
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|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|xbox prompts notes        = Follow the guide for [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2082941826 How to play Dyasty Warriors 8 XCLCE with Xbox 360 gamepad prompts]
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
−
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = false
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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{{Image|DW8XLAudio.png|Audio options menu}}
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{{Image|DW8XLAudio.png|Audio settings}}
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{{Image|DW8XLExtAudio.png|External audio settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX and Voice.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, SFX and Voice.
−
|surround sound            = unknown
+
|surround sound            = false
 
|surround sound notes      =  
 
|surround sound notes      =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio        = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  = Ending theme is not royalty free audio.
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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  |notes    = Translation patch based on Japanese version and doesn't include translation for DLCs
 
  |notes    = Translation patch based on Japanese version and doesn't include translation for DLCs
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
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  |ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://godpsj.tistory.com/96|title={{lang|ko|알레폰드의 게임 이모저모}}|date=October 8, 2020}}</ref>
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  |ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://godpsj.tistory.com/96|title={{lang|ko|알레폰드의 게임 이모저모}}|date=2020-10-08}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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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 name="sysreq">{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7m/#info-win|title={{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝　WINDOWS版}}|date=July 14, 2021}}</ref>
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|ref      =<ref name="sysreq">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7m/#info-win|title={{lang|ja|真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝　WINDOWS版}}|date=2021-07-14}}</ref>
  
 
|minOS    = Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
 
|minOS    = Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
−
|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minHD    = 18 GB
 
|minHD    = 18 GB
 
|minGPU  = 640 x 480 with 16-bit color resolution
 
|minGPU  = 640 x 480 with 16-bit color resolution
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
 
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
−
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
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|minVRAM  =  
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minSM    = 3.0
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|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-860 2.8 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Quad Core i7-860 2.8 GHz
−
|recRAM  = 1 GB
+
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
−
|recGPU  = 1280 x 720 with 24-bit color in 16:9 ratio resolution
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
−
|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5800
−
|recGPU3  = ATI Radeon HD 5800
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|recGPU3  = 1280 x 720 with 24-bit color in 16:9 ratio resolution
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 6 April 2024

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends cover
Developers
Omega Force
Publishers
Koei Tecmo
Release dates
Windows May 13, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 71
OpenCritic 72
IGDB 70
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
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 8: Xtreme Legends 2014
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Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition 2018
Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires 2021

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends[Note 1] is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person hack and slash game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo. It is a part of the Dynasty Warriors franchise within the larger Warriors series.

The main game was released in Japan[Note 2] for PlayStation 3 on February 28, 2013. Its expansion pack was released in Japan for PlayStation 3 on November 28, 2013. A bundle of the main game and expansion pack was also released in Japan for PlayStation 3.

The same bundle also released for PC as Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition[Note 3] but with extra content such as the collaboration DLCs. Although the PC port was marketed as ported directly from the PlayStation 4 version, users found out that it was based on the PlayStation 3 port with shaders enhancement from the PlayStation 4 port.[1] The game also does not include the online co-op mode which only exists in the console version. It was released in North America and Europe on May 13, 2014, and in Japan and Taiwan on May 23, 2014.

The game was also released as Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition[Note 4] on Microsoft Store on December 7, 2018.[2][3]

The Steam version of the game will unlock the counterpart DLC of the Steam version Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, vice versa and retroactively, if it exists, for purchased DLC. Users reported that the game loading may freeze on Windows 8 and later.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 Complete Edition (Traditional Chinese and Japanese version)
Windows
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 Complete Edition
Windows
Humble Store
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 Complete Edition
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Definitive Edition (English, French and German version)
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Definitive Edition (Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese version)
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Definitive Edition (Japanese version)
Windows
Steam
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 Complete Edition
Windows

Benchmark demo

Steam benchmark only available in Japanese.
Microsoft Store benchmark available in Traditional Chinese and Japanese.

Version differences

The Complete Edition was released in 2014 and is a bundle of the original Dynasty Warriors 8 (never released on PC), its expansion Xtreme Legends, as well as some additional content released since the release of the original game on PlayStation 3.
The Definitive Edition was released in 2018 and contains everything from the Complete Edition as well as all of the DLCs released since 2014 except collaboration DLCs which only available in Complete Edition.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Game is supported with individual DLCs.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

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

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
New Stage & Animal Pack
Windows
New Stage & Camp Symbol Pack
Windows
Powerful Weapon Pack
Windows
Unique Weapon Pack
Windows
Weapon System & Upgrade Pack
Windows
Weapon System Pack
Windows
Base Theme Pack
Windows
Special Costume Pack 1 & Special Weapon
Windows
Special Costume Pack 2
Windows
Old Costume Pack 1
Windows
Old Costume Pack 2
Windows
Old Costume Pack 3
Windows
Old Costume Pack 4
Windows
DW7 Original Costume Pack 1
Windows
DW7 Original Costume Pack 2
Windows
DW7 Original Costume Pack 3
Windows
Original Costume Pack
Windows
Soldier & Officer Uniform Set
Windows
Wallpapers 0 4Gamer limited wallpaper (Only for Japanese version)
Windows
BGM Pack
Windows
Wallpaper Pack
Windows
Japanese Voice Option Only free for Western languages version
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TecmoKoei\<Localized Dynasty Warriors 8>\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\TecmoKoei\<Localized Dynasty Warriors 8>\inputmap*.dat
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/278080/pfx/[Note 5]
General settings are stored in registry while keyboard input settings are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\TecmoKoei\<Localized Dynasty Warriors 8>\Savedata\save.dat
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/278080/pfx/[Note 5]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
16:9 (other aspect ratios are pillarboxed).
Multi-monitor
Does not allow resolutions greater than 1920x1080.
Ultra-widescreen
Supported by zmod (Steam version only).
4K Ultra HD
Supported by zmod (Steam version only).
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Force through driver control panel
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Nvidia cards only; see Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Supported by zmod (Steam version only).
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Set AA with Nvidia Profile Inspector[1]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Add a profile for the game.
  3. Set Antialiasing compatibility to 0x004412C1
  4. Set the anti-aliasing quality and sampling in the Antialiasing section.
  5. Click Apply to save your changes. Recommend 4xMSAA with 4-8x SGSS transparency for reduction of white lines with minimal frame rate hit especially in busy fights (AKA most of the game).

  • Advance graphics settings

  • External graphics settings

  • External advance graphics settings

  • General settings

Input

Input general settings
Input general settings
Input bindings
Input bindings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse support unavailable. Keyboard and/or controller only.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput and DirectInput supported. Recommend dual-analog, 11+ button controller with Directional Pad. Pads are not hot-swappable, will not work if removed, and must be inserted well before program startup. No native vibration support for XInput controllers, requires Force Feedback Driver for XInput by Masahiko Morii: http://lavendy.net/special/driver/xi/index.html.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Accept/Musou and Cancel/Jump are bound together, but each joint entry can be assigned to a new button. Those used to more Western style controls will find that comfortable bindings will mean Accept will be on right-most face button (Circle/B) and Cancel on bottom-most (A/X)
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Follow the guide for How to play Dyasty Warriors 8 XCLCE with Xbox 360 gamepad prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
For XInput controllers see Force feedback driver for XInput.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings
External audio settings
External audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, SFX and Voice.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Ending theme is not royalty free audio.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
English voices only available natively for Non-Asian version.
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Japanese voices available natively for Asian version. Non-Asian version can download Japanese voices as free DLC.
Korean
Translation patch based on Japanese version and doesn't include translation for DLCs[4]

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Must bind second player's controls prior to play
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Loading freezes on Windows 8 and later

Freezes on loading screens on Windows 8 and later. The workaround for this is running the game in windowed mode and setting the executable to run in Windows 98 compatibility mode so that it only uses a single CPU core.[citation needed] This workaround is reported to not be perfect, though, and may not work for all players.

Other information

API

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

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Windows Media Video

Ambient occlusion

Set AO with Nvidia Profile Inspector[1]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Add a profile for the game.
  3. Change Ambient Occlusion compatibility to 0x0000001F.
  4. Set Ambient Occlusion usage and Ambient Occlusion setting to desired setting
  5. Apply changes..

System requirements

Steam

Windows[5]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Intel Quad Core i7-860 2.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 18 GB
Video card (GPU) 640 x 480 with 16-bit color resolution
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
ATI Radeon HD 5800
1280 x 720 with 24-bit color in 16:9 ratio resolution
512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Controller Gamepad
Other Broadband Internet connection

Microsoft Store

Windows[5]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10 Version 1709 (build 16299)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad 2.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 26 GB
Video card (GPU) 640 x 480 with 16-bit colors resolution
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 1280 x 720 with 24-bit colors in 16:9 ratio resolution
Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
ATI Radeon HD 5800
512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Controller Gamepad
Other Broadband Internet connection


Notes

  1. ↑ Commonly known as Shin Sangokumusou 7 Moushouden (Japanese: 真・三國無双7 猛将伝) in Asia.
  2. ↑ Known as Shin Sangokumusou 7 (Japanese: 真・三國無双7).
  3. ↑ Also known as Shin Sangokumusou 7 with Moushouden (Japanese: 真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝).
  4. ↑ Also known as Shin Sangokumusou 7 with Moushouden DX (Japanese: 真・三國無双7 with 猛将伝 DX).
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References