While *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* isn't open-world in the truest sense, its sizable map offers a significant area to explore. Early game navigation is straightforward, but as the story progresses and more provinces unlock, traversing the map can become surprisingly time-consuming. This is especially true when juggling the constantly unlocking skirmishes and requests, often requiring significant backtracking. Fortunately, mastering fast travel is key to efficient gameplay, particularly for players aiming to complete all side content.
How to Fast Travel in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Fast travel in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* utilizes Waymarks accessible through the in-game map. Before you can fast travel *to* a Waymark, you must first *unlock* it. Simply approach a Waymark on the world map and hold X (PlayStation) or A (Xbox). Once unlocked, it appears on the map screen, ready for instant travel.

To access the map, outside of battle, interact with an unlocked Waymark on the world map or pause the game and navigate to the Map menu using the shoulder buttons. PlayStation players can conveniently access the map by pressing the DualSense touchpad while on the world map, saving precious seconds.

On the map screen, hovering over an unlocked Waymark displays nearby key locations and battles. To pinpoint a specific battle or location, press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) to toggle information. Then, use Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox) to cycle through available battles and locations. Selecting your target automatically moves the cursor to the nearest Waymark, setting you up for instant travel.