Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires is an expansion to Dynasty Warrior 6. The goal of the game is to unify all Ancient China under a single leader in Conquest mode. To do so, the player must each month decide a strategy by choosing skills from cards, decide to either attack an adjacent territory, or pass. Sometimes, an enemy will attack the player's territory which must then be defended. The player can however change his allegiance at any time.
The gameplay involves leveling up weapons and equipping them with skills and abilities. Up to 100 custom characters can also be created using existing officer stances and weapons, as well as unlockable garment parts.