Experience an all new story focusing on Lu Bu, the unrivaled warrior of the Three Kingdoms era. Riding his famous steed, Red Hare, he inspired the saying, "Among men, Lu Bu; among horses, Red Hare." Follow along as the life of Lu Bu is portrayed in the game, including all of the hardships and triumphs he faces while constantly seeking to test the limits of his own strength. Chen Gong, an indispensable part of the story of Lu Bu, has been added to the roster of playable characters in the game. Additionally, other fan favorites have been included as well, such as Sun Quan"s valued officer, Zhu Ran, who is viewed as a key member of the future of Wu. By including new characters beyond the 77 members of the "DYNASTY WARRIORS 8" roster, the number of playable characters reaches an all-time high for the franchise, greatly expanding the richness and depth of the "DYNASTY WARRIORS 8" world in terms of both story and gameplay. A number of hypothetical scenarios that could not be depicted in "DYNASTY WARRIORS 8" have been added to the game. You can play various situations such as, "What if Yuan Shao had defeated Cao Cao at Guandu..." or "What if the fire attack at Chibi failed..." Decisions in certain stages can affect other stages, and completing certain conditions in one stage can even unlock an entirely new stage as well, thereby expanding the world of the Three Kingdoms with even more depth and drama. Ambition Mode, in which you fight consecutive battles of increasing difficulty in order to gain the allies and materials needed to upgrade your camp, has been greatly expanded with new features and replayability enhancements. A new objective has been added, enlisting you to conquer the land and quell the chaos, adding to the engrossing strategy and battle phases that the mode is known for. When you have save data from "DYNASTY WARRIORS 8" for the PlayStation3 system, you can import it into this game as well.