MENACE vs DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS

• Perspective: Isometric / Top-Down
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Sci-Fi (Wayback System)
• Platforms: PC, Xbox
• Release Window: 2026
• Unique Feature: A deep turn-based tactical game featuring a high-stakes, persistent campaign with permanent losses, drawing inspiration from Battle Brothers and XCOM.

• Squads: The player commands multiple squads, each consisting of a leader and up to nine 'squatties'. Squads act as a single unit in combat, relying on synergy and discipline.
  Marines, Mercenaries, Criminals

• Promotion Points: Earned by completing missions and used to customize Squad Leader perk trees.
• Strategic Assets: Temporary benefits gained during operations (e.g., mortar base, intelligence network) that provide tactical advantages on the battlefield.

• Sci-Fi
• Tactical RPG
• Turn-Based Strategy
• Squad Management
• Permanent Loss
• Military Simulation

• Three Kingdoms
• Heroism
• Alternate History
• Strategy
• Loyalty
• Diplomacy

• Infantry Weapon (Primary): Assault Rifles, etc.
  The main weapon used by all squatties. Weapon selection is crucial as damage, penetration, and suppression capacity vary. The R14 A2 ARC Assault Rifle is an example.
• Infantry Special Weapon: Heavy Weapons
  Specialist weapons like RPGs, Sniper Rifles, Flamethrowers, and EMP Cannons. They can only be used when the squad is Deployed (crouched).
• Vehicle Weapons: Modular Weapons
  Heavy weapons like MMGs, light flamethrowers, or plasma rifles that are mounted on vehicles and chosen via modular weapon slots.

• Infantry Armor: Armor determines the squad's Armor Value. Different classes have different armor ratings (Class 2 for shrapnel, Class 3 for SMG calibers, Class 6 for heavy protection). Armor has durability and can be repaired during missions.

• Uniforms and Armor Variants: Customization is functional and aesthetic, with various armor types and accessories that can be equipped, influencing tactical performance (e.g., reducing suppression intake or increasing mobility).

Progression is persistent and tied to the campaign's strategic layer. Players upgrade the mobile HQ (TCRN Impetus) to gain benefits like Intel Components (for seeing enemy positions). Squad Leaders gain promotion points from missions to customize their unique perk trees. The entire strike force benefits from acquired equipment (spoils of war, black market buys) and temporary 'Strategic Assets' (e.g., mortar base, auxiliary infantry) gained during Operations.

The protagonist features a comprehensive Skill Tree and Weapon Proficiency system. Nine weapon types (including Guandao and Pudao) can be mastered. Points earned in combat are spent on arts and skill panels. Resources like Pyroxene and Gold are used for crafting gems and purchasing equipment.

The game features multiple planets with different biomes, each containing complex 'Operations'. Operations are mini-campaigns with 3–5 procedural missions and branching paths on a single planet. The maps are detailed, tactical, and feature environmental factors like varying terrain, dynamic weather, and night cycles that limit visibility and line of sight.

Players traverse a 'living diorama' representation of ancient China. The map includes major cities, regional provinces, and the Shui Jing Retreat. Exploration is balanced between linear historical battles and free-roam activities like skirmishes and visits to towns for supplies.

• TCRN Impetus: Mobile Headquarters
  The player's central base of operations, used for managing budgets, recruiting troops, upgrading components, and providing orbital support to ground troops.
• AATV / Troop Carriers / MLRS: Ground Vehicles
  Various vehicles used by squad leaders, including All-Terrain Attack Vehicles and Troop Carriers. They are immune to suppression and provide transport and heavy fire support.

• The Commander: Player Character
  The player, who commands the TCRN Impetus strike cruiser and all ground operations.
• Squad Leaders: Squad Commander
  Unique, handwritten characters (e.g., Edwin Pike, Jean Sai) who lead the infantry, vehicles, and mechs. They have unique perks and promotion paths.
• Squatties: Infantry
  The un-named, standard squad members. They are a finite resource, and their permanent loss in combat significantly reduces squad effectiveness.

• Operations (Mini-Campaigns)
  A series of 3–5 procedural missions on a single planet with branching paths. The goal is to complete all objectives to earn high rewards. Losses carry over between missions.
• Mission Prep
  The phase before deployment. Players review intel, position squads, and adjust loadouts based on the mission's logistics limit.

• Q: What is MENACE?
  A: MENACE is a deep, single-player turn-based tactical RPG with permanent losses, drawing inspiration from Battle Brothers and XCOM. Players command a strike cruiser and lead squads in tactical sci-fi battles.
• Q: Does it have permadeath?
  A: Yes. If a Squad Leader or any of their infantry members ('squatties') dies in combat, they are permanently removed from the manpower pool, emphasizing the high stakes of every mission.
• Q: What is the 'Per-Faction Turn Order'?
  A: It is a unique turn structure where every faction on the map (including enemies) takes a turn to move one unit. If the enemy outnumbers the player, they may move several units in a row, creating massive pressure and forcing careful positioning.
• Q: Is there a multiplayer mode?
  A: No, the game is a strictly single-player experience with a focus on a deep campaign and strategic management.

• Q: Is there a Nintendo Switch 2 version?
  A: Yes, it releases on January 22, 2026, targeting a stable 30FPS with the Visions of Four Heroes DLC included.
• Q: Does the game have branching endings?
  A: Yes, depending on whether you side with Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or the Sun family, you can reach different historical or 'favorable' outcomes.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. The game is highly accessible and supports a wide range of hardware.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will be excellent on all modern gaming hardware. Good cooling is essential for long sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.
• Game Name: MENACE

• Official PC system requirements. To render up to 10,000 soldiers on screen simultaneously, a modern multi-core CPU and SSD are highly recommended. Ultra-wide monitors and high refresh rates (up to 240FPS) are supported.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance varies by TGP. Mid-range gaming laptops (RTX 3060 Mobile / 4060 Mobile) are recommended for a stable 1080p/60FPS experience on High settings.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Moderate to High TGP is beneficial for maintaining frame stability during 'Grand Tactics' group assaults.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The Katana Engine is CPU-intensive; ensure adequate cooling to prevent thermal throttling during large-scale battles.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A high-performance mobile CPU (i7/Ryzen 7) is vital for managing the complex AI of thousands of individual soldiers.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended to ensure maximum frame output during the most chaotic '1 vs. 1,000' sequences.
• Game Name: DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS

• G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.

• G P U T G P: Moderate to High TGP is beneficial for maintaining frame stability during 'Grand Tactics' group assaults.
• Cooling Thermals: The Katana Engine is CPU-intensive; ensure adequate cooling to prevent thermal throttling during large-scale battles.
• C P U Power Limits: A high-performance mobile CPU (i7/Ryzen 7) is vital for managing the complex AI of thousands of individual soldiers.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended to ensure maximum frame output during the most chaotic '1 vs. 1,000' sequences.