Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires PS Vita features detailed

The PS Vita version of Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires will come west as digital-only release on November 24 in North America and November 25 in Europe, Koei Tecmo announced.

The handheld version of the game features touchscreen support, a new co-op ad-hoc mode, cross-save and cross-play with the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 versions, and all the downloadable content released for the previous console versions.

Here are the details, via Koei Tecmo:

Warriors Action on the Go
Players will be able to enjoy exhilarating Warriors action on the go, using new intuitive touchscreen controls for actions such as calling their faithful steed or activating the powerful ‘Rage’ state! The touchscreen can also be used to select and activate Stratagems, Dynasty Warriors 8’s special skills cards collection, allowing the player faster and more accurate control of the battlefield.
Ad-Hoc Multiplayer
Since even the most powerful Warriors might need a helping hand, Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires encourages two-player ad hoc cooperative multiplayer, allowing nearby friends to join together and try to survive the fierce battles of ‘Empire Mode’, or overcome the challenging scenarios in ‘Free Mode’.
PlayStation TV Support
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is compatible with PlayStation TV, meaning gamers can enjoy the game on large screens.
Cross-Save and Cross-Play
For those already in possession of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions, Cross-Save and Cross-Play functionality is enabled across all versions, and content downloaded for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 can be downloaded on the PS Vita version free of charge.
Pre-Order Bonus
Koei Tecmo announced downloadable early-purchase bonus content, available to those who pre-purchase the game via the PlayStation Network within first month from release! Specifically, this ‘Special Edit Parts’ pack, includes equipment and costumes based on fan favorite Koei Tecmo characters: Guo Jia and Guan Yinping from Dynasty Warriors 8, Date Mashamune from the (Japan-only) social game Nobunyaga no Yabou, and a very special Tenko costume from the sensational demon-hunting action title Toukiden!

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