For what other historical characters are going to appear.
- Dong Zhuo (confirmed)
- Diaochan (confirmed)
- Liu Bei (confirmed)
- Zhang Fei (confirmed)
- Guan Yu (confirmed)
- Zhuge Liang (In relation to the game's title)
- Cao Cao (confirmed)
- Sun Quan (confirmed)
- Zhou Yu (confirmed)
- Sun Ce (confirmed)
- Sun Shangxiang
- Daqiao (confirmed) & Xiaoqiao
- Gongsun Zan
- Is referenced by Zhao Yun in the final demo when the protagonist meets him; unfortunately, upon beating the Zhuyan boss, a Dead Hat Shot is used to indicate he might have been killed off-screen.
- Yuan Shao (confirmed)
- Sun Jian (confirmed)
- Xiahou Dun (confirmed)
- Bu Lianshi
- Cai Yan
- Lady Zhen (confirmed)
- Ma Chao
- Lady Huang (being Zhuge Liang's wife)
- Wang Yi
The Four Perils (Hundun, Qiongqi, Taowu, and Taotie) might appear.
They can appear as four powerful Elite Four bosses.- Confirmed for Taotie (pre-DLC storyline).
The nine-tailed fox can make her return in some form as the jiuweihu.
Xiangliu can appear as a boss and counterpart of Yamata-no-Orochi.
Other monster enemies to appear.
- A Jiangshi
- Ox-Head and Horse-Face (counterparts of Gozuki and Mezuki from Nioh 2)
Other guardian spirits to appear.
- A Tianma
- A Chinese guardian lion (confirmed as the Bixie)
- Bai Ze (counterpart of Hakutaku from Nioh 2) (confirmed)
- A Pixiu (confirmed as the Bixie)
Sun Wukong might appear as a guest character/optional boss and counterpart competition with Black Myth: Wukong
Other DLC invaders
While they would serve as Superbosses to test even the toughest endgame builds, they will be worthy of the Nintendo Hard trope. DLC Scenario Idea
Time travel may be involved, like with Hide.- End of the Three Kingdoms: The protagonist is flung to the future where they have to help Jin's Sima Yan conquer the now nightmarish Wu Kingdom. Wo Long's Bloodier and Gorier, Darker and Edgier status may mean that this can be an opportunity to showcase Sun Hao and his hellish regime.
- This could also provide a justification in a Sequel on why the protagonist doesn't side with Wei, Wu and Shu: having seen the future, they know the Jin Dynasty is inevitable. Remaining politically neutral ensures history will occur the way it should.
- End of the Qin dynasty: Qin Shi Huang is mentioned as someone who sought immortality with the Elixir, so there may be some time travelling shenanigans that has the protagonist be the one that ensures he does not complete it.
- This may segue to the formation of Hegemon of Chu and the Han Dynasty, since Xiang Yu is the one who led the overthrow of Qin Dynasty to form the Hegemon of Chu long after Qin Shi Huang was off the throne. This leads into the showdown between Xiang Yu and Liu Bei's ancestor Liu Bang. May include some figures such as Xiang Yu's wife, Consort Yu Meiren or Liu Bang's generals Han Xin and Zhang Liang (no relations with the Yellow Turban guy).
- Han Dynasty-based scenarios: Han Dynasty is pretty long lasting. There's quite a lot of things that can be adapted:
- Struggle with Xiongnu: Emperor Liu Shi is fighting off against the Xiongnu tribe who has gotten ahold of the elixir. The antagonist of scenario is Chanyu/Prince Zhizhi of Xiongnu who wants to use the elixir for unscrupulous means, but ultimately for the good of Xiongnu (historically, it seems that Liu Shi curb-stomped him, but in this scenario, the elixir and demons may turn the tide). Supporting characters include Chanyu/Prince Huhanye, who opposes Zhizhi's idea and collaborates with Liu Shi to overthrow his brother. And finally, a leading lady/assistant: One of the Four Beauties of Ancient China, the one before Diao Chan: Wang Zhaojun.
- Wang Mang's Usurpation: Wang Mang is known to temporarily take over the Han Dynasty. In this scenario, the player is tasked to 'restore the Han Dynasty' by taking down Wang Mang, who has gotten ahold of the elixir.
