>>19356783Devil Kings wasn't in the series, though it was one of Capcom's first take on the Genre.
I can say for sure that while they still not the epitome of depth in gameplay, each new warriors game adds new distinct features that build on what was before it. Of course, I can't exactly say what to expect for HW with what little we know.
and Devil Kings killed Basara in the west, please don't base any opinions on it. 
