"Powered by the most advanced melee combat technology of this generation, Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends comes packed with as much gameplay as full-priced titles," said Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for KOEI Corporation. "For only $29.99 it's a great introduction to the series' whopping 48 warriors. Fans will enjoy the new Destiny mode and the vastly enhanced
character Edit mode. For budget-minded gift-givers this holiday season, it is an ideal choice for gamers on their shopping list."

Around the world, the Dynasty Warriors series of games is clearly one of this generation's most popular and influential series. Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends already made its debut in Japan this past September as the top-selling title across all platforms. In North America, the original Dynasty Warriors 5 for PlayStation 2 has become one of the best-selling games released
this year for the console.

Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends (DW5XL) is an expansion disc that can be played with or without the original Dynasty Warriors 5 (DW5). DW5 can be "remixed" with DW5XL to add new Xtreme Legends features to DW5's Musou and Free Modes. (Dynasty Warriors 5 is sold separately).

DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 XTREME LEGENDS serves up a banquet of 18 all-new maps, 5 sizzling modes, and so much more! In "Legend" mode, gamers will take part in never-before-told stories, including the first showdown between the Kingdoms of Wei and Shu, and the attempt to kidnap the Emperor. Players can order up a new hero in the series' most expansive "Edit" mode; with à la carte options to create 20,000 possible character combinations. In the game's new "Destiny" mode, the player starts as a foot soldier, and works their way up the ranks. Gamers will have a previously unheard of level of control over their character's destiny by choosing which officer and kingdom they will serve. If a player becomes unhappy with his commanding officer, the player can switch allegiance to another general and kingdom.

Additional features include 2 player co-op play in the intimidating "Xtreme" mode, two new "Challenge" courses, a new "Blacksmith" system that allows players to upgrade their characters and weapons using special items, a "Novice" difficulty level, plus new rare items and power-up items.

Developed by KOEI's award-winning internal team, Omega Force, Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends is a 1-2 player game, and is rated "T" (Teen- Mild Language, Violence), by the ESRB.