You can play as any character you've unlocked in Story Mode across various game types.
As of early 2026, there is of the PSP port. However, several fan-led initiatives and community resources help bridge the gap for English speakers: shin sangoku musou 6 special english patch
Some community members have developed texture patches for the PPSSPP emulator , which swap Japanese UI elements, menus, and item names for English equivalents found in the console version. You can play as any character you've unlocked