Source: Mario Outlet

Mario Outlet (Chairman Hong Sung-yeol) announced that it will host a 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' collaboration cafe from Tuesday, July 28, to Sunday, August 23, at the MGM IP UNIVERSE CAFE [SAVE POINT] located on the 5th floor of its Building 1 annex. The cafe will feature content based on the flagship IP of global game developer Koei Tecmo.

This collaboration cafe, which previously drew significant attention from fans in Japan, is being introduced in Korea for the first time through Mario Outlet's MGM IP UNIVERSE. Customers can easily book their visits in advance via the Naver reservation service, with exclusive benefits provided to those who book ahead or purchase collaboration menu items. This event is expected to allow domestic fans to personally experience the world and unique collaborative content of 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' that generated such buzz in Japan.

'Dynasty Warriors: Origins,' the main IP of this collaboration, is a tactical action game set against the backdrop of the classic Chinese historical text 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.' Players take on the role of a martial artist who has lost their memories, navigating a turbulent era from the 'Yellow Turban Rebellion' to the 'Battle of Red Cliffs.' It is the latest installment in the 'Dynasty Warriors' series, which has secured a massive global fan base through its overwhelming 'one-man army' combat style—where players defeat countless enemies at once—and its cast of compelling historical heroes.

The developer, Koei Tecmo, is a leading Japanese game company formed through the 2009 merger of Koei and Tecmo. It holds a unique competitive edge in the historical simulation and action genres, leading the global entertainment market with popular titles such as the 'Dynasty Warriors,' 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' 'Samurai Warriors,' and 'Atelier' series.

During the event, the [SAVE POINT] collaboration cafe will offer a special themed menu inspired by the world of 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins,' along with various visitor perks. Customers will receive one original coaster (randomly selected) for every collaboration menu item purchased, and those who visit after booking via Naver will receive an additional original coaster (randomly selected) per person.

The opening of this collaboration cafe is part of Mario Outlet's strategy to expand its 'IP experience spaces.' This year, Mario Outlet has significantly strengthened its global game, animation, and character IP content, centered on the 5th floor of Building 1, enhancing its competitiveness as a complex cultural space where shopping and cultural experiences converge.

MGM IP UNIVERSE is a comprehensive IP experience space featuring the SEGA Mini Museum, global IP pop-up stores, and the SAVE POINT collaboration cafe. It is designed to integrate the visitor experience, allowing guests to enjoy exhibitions, merchandise shopping, cafe services, and sensory content in one location. A Koei Tecmo pop-up store has already been operating successfully on the 5th floor of the Building 1 annex since May, and with its ongoing sales of diverse 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' merchandise, the new collaboration cafe is expected to create even greater synergy for visitors.

A representative from Mario Outlet stated, "Mario Outlet is moving beyond being a simple shopping space by continuously expanding immersive content that allows customers to vividly experience popular domestic and international IPs offline. We expect the 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' collaboration cafe, which was highly successful in Japan, to provide a new source of enjoyment and a special experience for game fans and our customers alike."