Romance of the Three Kingdoms X , the tenth instalment of the series, takes place right after the fall of the Han Dynasty. It nearly covers 147 years of Chinese history. The game's story is based on real historical events, with characters acting out their lives as they did in reality. The gameplay remains largely the same as previous versions, featuring an overhead view where players can move armies, build cities, gather supplies and attack opponents, all while watching battles from a distance.
There are two main ways to play the game: Historical mode, where characters follow historical events accurately, or Fictional mode, where everything is random and players can alter history as they see fit. Additionally, players have access to 650 playable characters and the ability to create over 100 different officers.
Players can also trade generals with others online and view their stats using this feature.