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About the Game
A Three Kingdoms hack-and-slash that bundles its base game with the 猛將傳 expansion into one Steam package.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition is an action game built around the fantasy of one warrior holding back an entire army. The store description pitches it as a one-against-a-thousand experience, and the combat is built to deliver that feeling: you push through crowds of enemy soldiers and keep the pressure on as you move across the battlefield. The setting is the Three Kingdoms era, with the rival powers of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin each driving their own dramatic storylines.
The core loop is easy to read. You pick a general, enter a battle, fight through enemy forces, and keep your character growing along the way. The store text highlights new characters joining the fight, a new weapon system, and added growth and replay elements, so progression and variety are central to the package. Beyond the main story, the 將星模式 mode has been refreshed with new elements, and a new Challenge Mode gives players more to do after the story.
The 猛將傳 side of the package adds a scenario that depicts Lü Bu, one of the strongest warriors of the period, and his struggle to survive. The description also mentions several new scenarios that offer what-if takes on the Three Kingdoms story, which gives series veterans a different angle on familiar history.
Multiplayer is part of the package as well. The tags list multiplayer, co-op, shared and split-screen co-op, and Remote Play Together, so you can share the battlefield with a friend.
Feature Highlights
- The Complete Edition bundles the base game and the 猛將傳 expansion together in a single purchase.
- New scenarios add what-if storylines and a survival-focused tale centered on Lü Bu.
- New characters, a new weapon system, and added growth and replay elements expand the core combat.
- A refreshed 將星模式 mode and a new Challenge Mode give you options beyond the main story.
- Shared and split-screen co-op play, plus Remote Play Together, let you fight alongside friends.
- Adjustable difficulty, a keyboard-only option, custom volume controls, and partial controller support help you set up how you play.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
This will suit players who enjoy mass-battle action where the satisfaction comes from clearing crowds of enemies. Fans of Three Kingdoms history will recognize the factions and characters, and the what-if scenarios add a fresh twist. It is also a good fit for co-op fans and for players who want to play without needing quick reactions, since adjustable difficulty and a keyboard-only option make it easy to tune.
Not Recommended For
If you prefer slower, turn-based, or strategy-heavy games, this action-focused title will feel very different. Anyone who has never enjoyed hack-and-slash combat is unlikely to find the core loop changes their mind, because crowd-clearing is the heart of the experience.
What the Steam Reviews Say
The game holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, which is 極度好評 on the Taiwan storefront, with 84% of reviews positive. The total volume is in the tens of thousands of reviews, a large enough pool that the percentage carries real weight.
On Steam, Very Positive means the large majority of reviews are favorable. A high percentage across a review count this size is a solid signal of overall player sentiment. Smaller review counts tend to swing more and are less reliable, but that is not the situation here. The label reflects how reviewers feel about the game overall, not whether it will suit your taste, so the suitability notes above are a better guide for that.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | NT$1,038 | — |
| 2026-08-11 | NT$1,038 | — |
| 2026-07-28 | NT$311 | -70% |
These are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. The game is currently NT$ 1038, which is also its regular price, and it is not on a tracked discount right now. The lowest paid price in our records is NT$ 311, logged on July 28, 2026, which was also our earliest recorded day.
Discounts are often seen on this title in our records, and the deepest one we recorded was 70%. Our price record is still short, so the verdict here is tentative and may shift as more prices come in.
No free-to-keep offer has been recorded, so the only way to get the game cheaper is through a discount. At the current full price, the safer move for most buyers is to wishlist it and wait for a sale. If you want it right now, you would be paying the full NT$ 1038.
Analysis written 10/27/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Sign in to Steam on the website or in the desktop client, then open the game's store page.
- Add the game to your wishlist if you want to wait for a lower price, since wishlisted titles are easy to track.
- Turn on Steam's wishlist sale notifications so you hear about discounts as soon as they start.
- Check back here for the price trend before you decide, since the current price is the full NT$ 1038.
- When the price suits you, purchase the game from the store page and it will appear in your library.
Things to Know
Traditional Chinese is among the supported languages, and the store marks English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese as having full audio support. All prices shown are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions or currencies. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before you buy.
