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Koei Tecmo has slapped a Japanese release date on Dynasty Warriors 9. The open world hack and slasher -- which is a PlayStation 4 exclusive in the Land of the Rising Sun -- will take to the battlefield on the 8th February, 2018.

We imagine that date won't mean much to most of you reading this, but its confirmation does tell us that development is on track. What's more, we imagine that a Western release date announcement can't be too far off.

We're looking forward to getting our hands on Dynasty Warriors 9, but there have been some concerns recently that corners are being cut with regards to unique characters. As fans will know, the series has long boasted a huge playable character roster, but with Dynasty Warriors 9, it seems as though many characters will be sharing their weapons and movesets with others. Hopefully the finished release turns out well.

Are you looking forward to Dynasty Warriors 9? Keep an eye out for a Western date in the comments section below.

[source gematsu.com]