The second was Dynasty Warriors 4 Empires, which added a strategy mode of gameplay to the original. It has also been re-released as in Japan. Hyper is a port of Dynasty Warriors 4 to Windows 2000/Windows XP. Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends is a PlayStation 2 Dynasty Warriors 4 expansion developed by Omega Force and published by Koei. This expansion was released in Europe and the United States on November 4, 2003. DW4XL, as it is sometimes abbreviated, has slightly improved weather effects and character reflections within the overall graphics. The expansion adds new difficulty levels ('Beginner' and 'Expert') and new modes of play ('Arena Challenge' and 'Legend' modes). In 'Arena Challenge Mode,' the player can engage one-on-one duels against various opponents, where they'll be rewarded if they win. The new 'Legend Mode' elaborates on the individual prowess of each individual warrior within Dynasty Warriors. Individual weapons are given the availability to have an 11th evolved state, increasing the weapon's stats further. Due to the great emphasis in the duelling system in this expansion, it is at times seen as its own individual game - separate from the original Dynasty Warriors 4. Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires (真・三國無双3 Empires (Shin Sangokumusou 3 Empires) in Japan) is the second expansion of Dynasty Warriors 4, released exclusively for the PlayStation 2 on August 31, 2004, in the United States and Europe. The game adds a new strategy mode called 'Empire Mode' which is based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. However, the gameplay during attacking or defending against opposing forces is exactly the same as the original Dynasty Warriors 4. The main goal in Empire Mode is to conquer the land in order to beat the game, by invading and conquering all areas and territories of China. In addition, the Japanese voices were added into the PS2 version of Dynasty Warriors 4 Empires for the American version. In 'Empire Mode,' the player can choose a ruler for their forces, along with two main generals. Three minor lieutenants can also be chosen for support. In battle, the capture of enemy officers is possible by lowering their morale and defeating them. If, at the end of the battle, the player is victorious, it is possible to hire the captured officer or, alternatively, release them. Before every battle, the player is given the choice of using 'Political Tactics,' such as