Guys, Koei Tecmo just dropped some MASSIVE news about *Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered* that's got me both excited and slightly heartbroken at the same time! The big announcement from June 3rd is clear-cut: they're officially cancelling this title for the original Nintendo Switch entirely (and you can no longer purchase it), but they've slotted in a gorgeous *Switch 2 release date of October 1st, 2026*. Yes, that's almost four months away — which gives us just enough time to get properly hyped and prepare our wallets. Koei Tecmo even posted an official social media notice saying *"We sincerely apologize for this news"* about the Switch cancellation, so at least they're owning it rather than letting us stew in silence!
But let me tell you why I'm actually okay with losing my precious original Switch port — because what's coming on October 1st is looking *insane*. This isn't just a lazy remake; we're talking refined graphics and controls, all the content from both the base game AND Xtreme Legends expansion tacked onto it as "Complete Edition" promises new features and scenarios to explore alongside two-player offline modes that include BOTH co-op and head-to-head combat (which is exactly what you want). The roster alone has over 40 officers locked in with fresh visuals plus Dynasty Warriors: Origins' protagonist Ziluan joining the fray. That's a LOT of content crammed into one gorgeous package, so yeah I'm willing to forgive them for yanking my Switch version.
Oh, and if you're planning on pre-ordering — DO IT before September 30th, 2026 because that bonus item is calling your name: the **Retro-Style Red Hare Saddle**. The deluxe edition also has some extra goodies (check out their overview trailer for all the details), so there's really no excuse not to grab it. I was initially devastated about losing my original Switch option, but this feels like a smarter long-term move — why ship something good on one platform when you can deliver *great* on two?
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/dynasty-warriors-3-remaster-gets-switch-2-release-date-switch-version-cancelled
But let me tell you why I'm actually okay with losing my precious original Switch port — because what's coming on October 1st is looking *insane*. This isn't just a lazy remake; we're talking refined graphics and controls, all the content from both the base game AND Xtreme Legends expansion tacked onto it as "Complete Edition" promises new features and scenarios to explore alongside two-player offline modes that include BOTH co-op and head-to-head combat (which is exactly what you want). The roster alone has over 40 officers locked in with fresh visuals plus Dynasty Warriors: Origins' protagonist Ziluan joining the fray. That's a LOT of content crammed into one gorgeous package, so yeah I'm willing to forgive them for yanking my Switch version.
Oh, and if you're planning on pre-ordering — DO IT before September 30th, 2026 because that bonus item is calling your name: the **Retro-Style Red Hare Saddle**. The deluxe edition also has some extra goodies (check out their overview trailer for all the details), so there's really no excuse not to grab it. I was initially devastated about losing my original Switch option, but this feels like a smarter long-term move — why ship something good on one platform when you can deliver *great* on two?
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/dynasty-warriors-3-remaster-gets-switch-2-release-date-switch-version-cancelled