is a 2011 hack and slash game developed by Omega Force and published by Tecmo Koei. It is the seventh installment of the Dynasty Warriors series and the first to be released after original publisher Koei merged with Tecmo. The story is based on the 14th-century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The game was unveiled at the 2010 Tokyo Game Show. On 26 October, it was revealed at the Koei Press Conference to have improved graphics and gameplay, with the support of stereoscopic 3D. It was released in 2011 after news that it has been delayed and was released on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Tecmo Koei Japan had released Dynasty Warriors 7 with Xtreme Legends, along with downloadable content up to October 2011 released on PlayStation 3 version, on Microsoft Windows. It was later released worldwide in December 2018 via Steam as Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition.

Gameplay Dynasty Warriors 7 is the first game in the series to extend past the Battle of Wuzhang Plains. Consequently, the Jin Kingdom was added, bringing the total number of major factions to four.

This game's Musou mode is not character based but kingdom based. The Renbu combat system has been removed, replaced by the return to the familiar charge system, which allows players to end increasingly longer combos with a charge attack of varying effect depending on the current situation. Characters are also allowed to wield more than one weapon during battle, with the ability to execute a special attack upon switching. In addition, both aerial musou attacks (depending on the character) and certain aerial combos have been introduced. Players will still be able to adjust the camera angle. Character and weapon level development/customisation can now be done during battle. Players can also choose to switch their equipped weapons during battle and can obtain new weapons by defeating officers. Characters have a special attack with a weapon indicated with an EX icon. The EX attack uses a sequence of attacks and/or charge attacks, and the result will vary with most characters. Characters also have 2 musou attacks that they perform using their Ex Weapon which can consist of grapples, midair, charges, quick/heavy strikes or a combo of hits performed in certain ways. An additional mode known as Conquest Mode (Chronicle Mode for the Japanese version) has been incorporated into the game. Gameplay features include a player-forged path through China in which the player can also choose to play "Other" characters in the kingdom, due to the fact that they have not been given their own story in Story Mode. Conquest Mode will also feature both online and offline co-operative play. This mode also replaces the old Free Mode present in previous titles. The morale bar has been removed from the visual interface; however, the morale system itself still remains and will be reflected from the messages of officers and their respective facial expressions (neutral, happy, sad, angry etc.) when said message appears. Some of the major battles are split into two parts, so the player can have a different perspectives of the battle. One example would be in Shu's Changban stage — the first part concentrating on Zhao Yun and the second part on Zhang Fei. Swimming and climbing ladders from the previous Dynasty Warriors 6 are once again present. The Weapon system has been changed dramatically from previous titles and players can now choose up to 10 or 11 weapons from each weapon category, unique Weapons are once again available after being cut from Dynasty Warriors 6 Support animals which aid players in battle are included in this installment — some will follow and battle with the player; some can be ridden. Available animals are horses, bears, pandas, elephants, wolves, tigers and falcons. Downloadable Content will be available. Content will include stages, music and costumes from previous games and some original costumes plus new weapons and the option to use the original Japanese Voices.

Characters * Denotes new characters to the series ** Denotes characters added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends *** Denotes characters added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires Bold denotes default characters Shu Wei Wu Jin Other Bao Sanniang* Cai Wenji* Da Qiao Deng Ai* Diao Chan Guan Ping Cao Cao Ding Feng* Guo Huai* Dong Zhuo Guan Suo* Cao Pi Gan Ning Sima Shi* Lu Bu Guan Yu Cao Ren Huang Gai Sima Yi Meng Huo Huang Zhong Dian Wei Lian Shi* Sima Zhao* Yuan Shao Jiang Wei Guo Jia** Ling Tong Wang Yuanji* Zhang Jiao Liu Bei Jia Xu* Lu Meng Xiahou Ba* Zhu Rong Liu Shan* Pang De** Lu Xun Zhong Hui* Ma Chao Wang Yi** Sun Ce Zhuge Dan* Ma Dai* Xiahou Dun Sun Jian Pang Tong Xiahou Yuan Sun Quan Wei Yan Xu Huang Sun Shang Xiang Xing Cai Xu Zhu Taishi Ci Xu Shu*** Zhang He Xiao Qiao Yue Ying Zhang Liao Zhou Tai Zhang Fei Zhen Ji Zhou Yu Zhao Yun Zhuge Liang

Note 1: This is Cai Wenji's first appearance in a European or North American Dynasty Warriors game. She is, however, a playable character in Shin Sangoku Musou: Multi Raid 2, currently only available in Japan.

Note 2: Zuo Ci did not return due to a lack of story for him.

Note 3: Guo Jia, Pang De and Wang Yi were added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends.

Note 4: Xu Shu was added in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires.

Story Mode Shu Stage The Name of Battle Year Events and Movies AllyCommander EnemyCommander Character 01 Yellow Turban Rebellion - Part 1 184 AD Making a StandFlames of the HeavensPure of Heart Liu Bei Zhang Jiao Liu Bei(debut) Yellow Turban Rebellion - Part 2 02 Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 1 191 AD The Unknown HeroBlade of RighteousnessThe Beast Liu BeiYuan Shao Dong Zhuo Guan Yu(debut) Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 2 03 Battle of Xu Province 194 AD The Wanderer Liu BeiTao Qian Cao Cao Zhang Fei(debut) 04 Battle of Xiapi 198 AD The Spirit of a Warrior Liu BeiCao Cao Lu Bu Guan Yu05 Battle of Guandu 200 AD Enter Zhao YunGuan Yu's OfferingFaithThe God of War Returns Liu BeiYuan Shao1Sun Quan Cao CaoYuan Shao1 Zhao Yun(debut) 06 Battle of Xinye 208 AD The Crouching DragonThe Power of IntelligenceThe Three VisitsBenevolence Liu BeiSun Quan Cao Hong Zhang Fei 07 Battle of Changban - Part 1 Conflict at ChangbanThe Little OneThe Fearsome Zhang Fei Liu BeiZhang Fei2Zhao Yun2 Cao Cao Zhao Yun Battle of Changban - Part 2 Zhang Fei 08 Battle of Chibi - Part 1 Southeastern WindsFated EncounterA Dangerous PathNew Allies Liu BeiLiu Qi3Zhuge Liang3 Cao Cao Zhao Yun Battle of Chibi - Part 2 Guan Yu 09 Battle of Luo Castle 215 AD The Phoenix Takes FlightThe Death of Pang Tong Liu BeiWei YanPang Tong Liu Xun Pang Tong(debut) 10 Battle of Chengdu To ChengduA Benevolent Ruler Liu BeiMa Liang Liu Zhang Zhuge Liang(debut) 11 Battle of Mt. Dingjun 218 AD The Veteran's DutyDecoy Liu BeiZhuge Liang Cao Cao Huang Zhong(debut) 12 Battle of Fan Castle - Part 1 220 AD Guan Yu's SonsFarewellBlind Rage Liu Shan4Guan Yu4 Cao Ren Guan Yu Battle of Fan Castle - Part 2 Guan Suo(debut) 13 Battle of Yiling - Part 1 222AD To Liu BeiCalming the StormThe Task Left Unfulfilled Liu BeiMa Su5Zhao Yun5 Lu Xun Zhao Yun Battle of Yiling - Part 2 Zhuge Liang 14 Battle of Tianshui 228 AD Zhuge Liang's VowThe Prodigy of TianshuiSpirit of Benevolence Liu ShanFei Yi Jiang Wei 15 Battle of Wuzhang Plains - Part 1 234 AD The Torch is PassedConvictionsThe VictorShooting Star Liu ShanZhuge Liang Sima Yi Jiang Wei(debut) Battle of Wuzhang Plains - Part 2 1 Yuan Shao becomes enemy after Zhao Yun discovers Guan Yu. 2 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Zhang Fei, and in Part 2 is Zhao Yun. 3 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Liu Qi, and in Part 2 is Zhuge Liang. 4 Ally Commander in Part 1 is Liu Shan, and in Part 2 are Liu Shan and Guan Yu. 5 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Ma Su, and in Part 2 is Zhao Yun.

Wei Stage The Name of Battle Year Events and Movies AllyCommander EnemyCommander Character 01 Dong Zhuo's Trap 189 AD The Corruption of the HanThe Animal, Lu BuEscape Cao Cao Guo Si Cao Cao(debut) 02 Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 1 191 AD The God of War Liu BeiYuan Shao Dong Zhuo Xiahou Yuan(debut) Elimination of Dong Zhuo - Part 2 03 Battle of Yan Province 194 AD Enter Dian WeiThe Gentle GiantThe Qingzhou Troops Cao CaoCao Hong Xu Zhu Dian Wei(debut) 04 Battle of Xu Province - Part 1 Elite GuardsA New land Cao CaoCao Ang Tao Qian Xu Zhu(debut) Battle of Xu Province - Part 2 05 Battle of Wan Castle - Part 1 197 AD Jia Xu and Zhang XiuThe Death of Dian WeiThe Meaning of Revenge Cao CaoDian Wei1Yue Jin1 Jia Xu Dian Wei Battle of Wan Castle - Part 2 Cao Cao 06 Battle of Xiapi 198 AD Shattered VisionThe Spirit of a WarriorThe Value of the Emperor Liu BeiCao CaoCao Hong Lu Bu Xiahou Dun(debut) 07 Battle of Guandu - Part 1 200 AD A Sharp GazeWuchao in FlamesLooking into the Distance Cao CaoCao PiCao Hong2Xiahou Dun2Cao Zhang2Xun Yu2 Yuan Shao Cao Pi(debut) Battle of Guandu - Part 2 08 Battle of Changban 208 AD The Duty of a WarriorGuardian of ChangbanA United Front Cao Cao Liu Bei3Guan Yu3 Zhang Liao(debut) 09 Battle of Chibi - Part 1 Bound by HonorA Time for Rest Cao CaoCao Zhang4 Liu BeiSun Quan4 Xu Zhu Battle of Chibi - Part 2 Cao Cao 10 Battle of Tong Gate 211 AD The StrategistMa Chao's LeapWhat Lies Ahead Cao CaoXiahou Yuan Ma Chao Jia Xu(debut) 11 Battle of Yangping Gate 215 AD Grace on the Battlefield Cao CaoCao Xiu Zhang Lu Xiahou Yuan 12 Battle of Hefei - Part 1 Swift as the WindGuardian of Hefei Cao CaoLi Dian5Yue JinXue Ti5 Sun Quan5Taishi Ci5 Zhang Liao Battle of Hefei - Part 2 13 Battle of Mount Dingjun - Part 1 218 AD VolleyThe Death of Xiahou YuanOne Life for Another Cao CaoZhang He6Cao Zhi6 Zhuge Liang Xiahou Yuan Battle of Mount Dingjun - Part 2 Zhang He(debut) 14 Battle of Fan Castle - Part 1 220 AD DecisionFinal ConfrontationThe End of the ChaosBeyond ConquestA New Vision Cao PiLu Chang7Cao Ren7 Guan Yu Xiahou Dun Battle of Fan Castle - Part 2 1 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Dian Wei, and in Part 2 is Yue Jin. 2 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 are Cao Hong and Xiahou Dun, and in Part 2 are Cao Zhang and Xun Yu. 3 Must defeat Guan Yu even if Liu Bei has withdraws. 4 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Cao Zhang, and another Enemy Commander in Part 1 is Sun Quan. 5 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Li Dian, and in Part 2 is Xue Ti. Then must defeat Taishi Ci even if Sun Quan has withdraws. 6 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Zhang He, and in Part 2 is Cao Zhi. 7 Another Ally Commander in Part 1 is Lu Chang, and in Part 2 is Cao Ren.

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