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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a historical fantasy action role-playing video game developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. Set during a fictionalised version of the fall of the Han Dynasty, the plot…

84 3 March 2023

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an adventure developed by Team NINJA, released 3 March 2023 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4. The main story takes about 42 hrs to finish.

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What Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an adventure game developed by Team NINJA and released in 2023. It was published by Koei Tecmo Games. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Katana Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The plot follows a nameless militia soldier who gets involved in a struggle for power and survival amid a chaotic era plagued by demonic forces. The protagonist, initially fighting for survival against bandits and supernatural creatures, discovers a mysterious elixir that grants incredible powers. This elixir becomes the focal point of a larger conflict as various warlords, seeking to unify China, desire its power to bolster their armies and secure their dominance. Throughout the game, the protagonist encounters historical figures and legendary warriors, forming alliances and battling formidable foes. As they uncover the secrets of the elixir, they learn about an ancient conspiracy that…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player. There are 90 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty holds a critic score of 84 out of 100. That places it above 81% of the 7,527 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2023 averaged 76, so it scored 8 points above the year average. Players rate it 77, 7 points lower than critics did — a gap worth knowing about before you buy.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 42 hrs.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel® Core™ i5-8400、AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1650 4GB、Radeon RX 570 4GB. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 60GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty launched on 3 March 2023, within three weeks of Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4, Atomic Heart and Octopath Traveler II. It reviewed better than 1 of the 4. It arrived 3 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4, Atomic Heart, Octopath Traveler II.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty — frequently asked questions

When did Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty come out?
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty was released on 3 March 2023 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
At minimum, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty needs Intel® Core™ i5-8400、AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G, 8 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 1650 4GB、Radeon RX 570 4GB graphics, 60 GB available space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
The main story of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty takes around 42 hrs, or 50 hrs for 100% completion.
How many GB is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
The PC version needs about 60 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("60 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.
Does Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty have crossplay?
Steam's store listing for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.
Does Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty have split screen?
Steam's store listing does not list split screen for the PC version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Console versions can differ.
Can you play Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty solo?
Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty as well as multiplayer.
Does Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty have controller support?
Partly. Steam lists partial controller support for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, which usually means some menus or modes still need a mouse and keyboard.
Can you play Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty on Mac?
Steam does not sell a macOS version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty; the Steam release is for Windows.
Is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty on Linux?
Steam does not list a native Linux version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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