The Hydra, as well as the re-appearance of Kiyomori, has once again thrust the once peaceful world back into chaos. Many warriors are killed, and the serpent appears to be unbeatable. However, the Moon Princess Kaguya appears and uses the power of time travel to send back the last remaining generals - Hanbei Takenaka, Sima Zhao and Ma Chao - to the past to save their fallen comrades. The main focus of this title is the complete eradication of Orochi's forces. Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors characters are also given the choice to return to their time lines.
Link to the Dead or Alive Series DLC In-Game Loading Screen Wallpaper for Warriors Orochi 3; Ayane and Ryu can be seen in the top left corner. Characters from other Tecmo Koei franchises appeared in this title as playable guest characters, or 'Collaboration Characters.' Two of these characters included, who was representing his original series, and representing (although her physical appearance and fighting style are based on how she is in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2). Other Collaboration Characters include from Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War,, from Warriors: Legends of Troy, and from Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll. DLC In-Game Loading Screen Wallpaper for Warriors Orochi 3; Characters playing Volleyblall labeled with.
Other Dead or Alive elements have been used in Warriors Orochi 3 as well. The timeline that Ayane is taken from in the events of Warriors Orochi 3, into the alternate dimension created by the demon Orochi, is from after the events of and the fourth and sections of the stage from said game can be seen as parts of the battlefield during the Battle of Hasedō. Ayane's musical theme is a remix of her theme,. And duke it out in the D.W.A. Coliseum In the WiiU port of the game, Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, a new mode called Duel Mode was included. Players taking to an arena and fighting each other in teams of 3 vs 3, with special ability cards to perform special attacks.