Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires screenshots supplement release date info

Koei Tecmo has posted a bunch of screenshots from Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, accompanying the announcement that the beat ‘em up will launch on 27 January 2015 in North America and 30 January 2015 across Europe for the Xbox One, PS4 and PC (for $49.99) as well as PS3 (digitally for $39.99).

The game will contain an impressive roster of more than 80 characters while also allowing for the creation of a unique character, deep customisation features which let one choose from different horses, banners and officers, and varied locales across Ancient China ranging from vast plains and wastelands to large castles with the introduction of changing seasons and passage of time allowing for more interesting battlefields.