Exciting One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Trailer Unveils PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Launches and New DLC Character Survey!
Cast your vote for your favorite 3 paid DLC characters from our thrilling selection of 23. Choose wisely and shape the game!
Bandai Namco Announces New DLC Voting and Next-Gen Release for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Bandai Namco Entertainment has unveiled exciting updates for its hit game One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. As part of a "Next-Gen Announcement," the game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, offering free upgrades for players who already own the PS4 or Xbox One versions.
Additionally, fans now have the chance to shape the game's future by voting for their favorite DLC characters through a public survey.
DLC Voting Details
Players can select up to three characters from a list of 23 potential additions. These characters are categorized as follows:
- World Government and Navy: Sengoku, Kaku, Sentomaru, Ryokugyu, S-Hawk
- Female Characters: Vivi & Karoo, Perona, Koala, Monet, Baby 5
- Land of Wano Arc: Apoo, Kyoshiro, King, Queen, Ulti
- Movies: Shiki, Zephyr, Tesoro, Bullet
- Former Strong Enemies: Eneru, Foxy, Moria, Magellan
Chosen characters will be distributed as paid DLC, expanding the already extensive roster.
Watch the Announcement Trailer
You can check out the announcement trailer below:
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Released in March 2020, Pirate Warriors 4 has sold over 4 million units worldwide. It features a robust list of playable characters, including fan favorites such as:
- Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook
- Ace, Boa Hancock, Jinbe, Trafalgar Law, Smoker, Sabo
- Doflamingo, Shanks, Big Mom, Kaido, and more
The game adapts iconic One Piece story arcs and introduces an original storyline set in the Land of Wano.
DLC History
Bandai Namco has continuously added new characters through DLC packs since the game’s release:
- Character Pack 1 (July 2020): Charlotte Smoothie, Charlotte Cracker, Vinsmoke Judge
- Character Pack 2 (September 2020): X Drake, Killer, Urouge
- Character Pack 3 (December 2020): Kozuki Oden, Kin'emon, Okiku
- Character Pack 4 (September 2023): Kaido, Yamato, Onigashima Luffy
- Character Pack 5 (January 2024): Uta, Shanks, Coby
- Character Pack 6 (March 2024): Roger, Rayleigh, Garp
A Legacy of Success
The One Piece: Pirate Warriors series began in 2012 with its first game on PlayStation 3. Since then, it has expanded across platforms and continues to thrive globally. Its blend of action-packed gameplay and faithful storytelling from Eiichiro Oda's hit anime has cemented its position as a fan favorite.
Source:
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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