
Collaboration characters from the previous installment are omitted to further emphasize interactions between the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors cast.An online competitive mode called the Battle Arena is implemented.The combo counter now functions differently it now retains the count for a long time until the player gets hit, or unless charge and unique magic spells are executed, which will reset the combo counter.It is triggered by pressing R2 and L2 simultaneously, and causes affected enemies to drop more rewards than usual. The triple attack function has been replaced by Unity Magic, which can be used if the Unity Gauge is filled up through repeated usage of Charge or Unique Magic.Requires/consumes the player's entire magic gauge and half of their Musou gauge. R1 + : Executes Unique Magic, which is a magic unique to each character.Requires/consumes a full magic gauge to execute. R1 + : Triggers a Sacred Treasure's charge magic.Requires/consumes a small portion of the magic gauge. R1 + : Uses a Sacred Treasure's Normal Magic.R1 + : Instantly summons a mount and has the player automatically mount it.R1 is used as the base button modifier for various magic commands. Each one belongs to a different category separate from class type. Sacred Treasures allow the player to perform Magic, which replaces the prior Type Action mechanic from previous installments.They may even collect gems and weapons to bring back to the player. Players can send unused characters to Training for additional experience.However, the camp is entirely menu-based, so there's no hub world to walk around in.


Gameplay mechanics like class types and three-man teams are kept however, the Wonder type is removed, putting it back to a total of three types (Power, Speed, and Technique).

To return to their respective eras once more, they seek to find eight mysterious bangles with aid from the Mystics who remembered the past conflict. Having forgotten the events of the previous installment, the heroes of the Three Kingdoms and Warring States are suddenly brought back to Orochi's world by Zeus, one of the Twelve Olympians.
