{"rewrite":{"id":"r_9f6da13ea9f142d547f00ade","clusterId":"c_fce8be164d99719c0a50bfde","slug":"dynasty-warriors-2-remastered-launches-october-1-drops-original-switch","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Dynasty Warriors 2 Remastered Launches October 1, Drops Original Switch","summary":"Koei Tecmo announced the delayed Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered will release October 1 on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The original Nintendo Switch is excluded. A trailer shows new mechanics and confirms Shi Ran from Dynasty Warriors: Origins as a playable character.","whyItMatters":"The remaster of the 2001 PS2 classic that defined the Warriors series is finally dated after a delay, but the decision to drop the original Switch from the platform list narrows its audience.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eKoei Tecmo set an October 1 release date for Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered, the long-delayed remaster of the 2001 PS2 title that sold over a million copies and established the Warriors franchise. The company also released a trailer and opened pre-orders on June 3.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supported platforms shifted from the original plan: the game is now coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, but the original Nintendo Switch has been dropped. Packaged versions are limited to PS5 and Switch 2, sold as key cards.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trailer highlights new actions including Evade \u0026 Counter and Just Power Guard, plus Weapon Synthesis and additional scenarios. Shi Ran, the protagonist of the recent Dynasty Warriors: Origins, appears as a playable character. Fan reactions online have been positive, with some calling the remaster more of a remake.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered launches October 1 on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Original Switch dropped. Shi Ran from Origins joins the roster.","twitterPost":"Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered hits October 1 on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Original Switch out. Shi Ran from Origins playable.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Koei Tecmo finally dated the delayed Dynasty Warriors 2 remaster for October 1, but cut the original Nintendo Switch from the platform list. A new trailer shows Evade \u0026 Counter, Weapon Synthesis, and Shi Ran from Dynasty Warriors: Origins as a playable character. Pre-orders are open now.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/407/4407515/?rss\",\"title\":\"Remastered Version of \\\"Dynasty Warriors 2\\\" to Release on October 1, Original Switch Excluded\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3955,"outputTokens":619,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780456418,"createdAt":"2026-06-03T03:07:52.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-03T03:12:38.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-03T03:12:38.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_fce8be164d99719c0a50bfde","canonicalTitle":"リマスター版「真・三國無双２」10月1日発売へ　初代Switchは除外","representativeArticleId":"a_c36ed894ab6d83a27a4da79b","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"真・三國無双２\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-03T02:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-03T02:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-03T03:12:38.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/407/4407515/?rss","title":"リマスター版「真・三國無双２」10月1日発売へ　初代Switchは除外"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["真・三國無双２"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Dynasty Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends Remastered launches October 1 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.","The original Nintendo Switch is no longer a supported platform for the remaster.","Koei Tecmo opened pre-orders and released a trailer on June 3.","The trailer shows new mechanics: Evade \u0026 Counter, Just Power Guard, and Weapon Synthesis.","Shi Ran, the protagonist of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, is a playable character in the remaster."]}