More than half a decade has passed since the launch of Dynasty Warriors 9, and the anticipation for Dynasty Warriors: Origins among franchise fans is palpable. This latest installment is not just the best-looking game in the series to date, but if the recently released demo is any indication, it's poised to be the most thrilling entry yet.
Given the high levels of excitement, it's no surprise that many are eager to pinpoint the exact release time for Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Fortunately, a quick glance at the various digital storefronts where the game is available reveals precise release times and details on how to access the game early.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins Release Times
Like many modern video game releases, Dynasty Warriors: Origins will launch at midnight local time, which is determined by the region of the player's digital storefront account. Notably, the US PlayStation Store uses EST, allowing players in other North American time zones to start playing earlier. Early access players can dive into the game on January 14, while those with the standard edition will have to wait until January 17.
Standard Edition Release Times for Dynasty Warriors: Origins
| Timezone | Dynasty Warriors: Origins Release Time |
|---|---|
| PT (UTC-8) | 21:00 (January 16) |
| MT (UTC-7) | 22:00 (January 16) |
| CT (UTC-6) | 23:00 (January 16) |
| ET (UTC-5) | 00:00 (January 17) |
| BST (UTC+0) | 00:00 (January 17) |
| CET (UTC+1) | 00:00 (January 17) |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | 00:00 (January 17) |
| SGT (UTC+8) | 00:00 (January 17) |
| JST (UTC+9) | 00:00 (January 17) |
| AEST (UTC+10) | 00:00 (January 17) |
Early Access Release Times for Dynasty Warriors: Origins
| Timezone | Dynasty Warriors: Origins Early Access Release Time |
|---|---|
| PT (UTC-8) | 21:00 (January 13) |
| MT (UTC-7) | 22:00 (January 13) |
| CT (UTC-6) | 23:00 (January 13) |
| ET (UTC-5) | 00:00 (January 14) |
| BST (UTC+0) | 00:00 (January 14) |
| CET (UTC+1) | 00:00 (January 14) |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | 00:00 (January 14) |
| SGT (UTC+8) | 00:00 (January 14) |
| JST (UTC+9) | 00:00 (January 14) |
| AEST (UTC+10) | 00:00 (January 14) |
How to Play Dynasty Warriors: Origins Early
As with many major video game releases today, it's possible to play Dynasty Warriors: Origins early. To do so, players need to purchase the Digital Deluxe edition of the game. This edition not only grants early access but also includes a selection of iconic Dynasty Warriors audio tracks, the official artbook and soundtrack, and in-game letters. These letters will be delivered throughout the player's journey, providing 10,000 Gold and 30 Pyroxene.
