Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Patch Notes

Dear WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Steam Players, Since the game's launch, we have always cherished every piece of feedback — each suggestion is the driving force for the game's progress. Version 1.7 is now officially live. We are continuously optimizing game performance, fixing known issues, and unlocking the remaining exclusive expanded content for the Deluxe Edition. All users will receive Headgear Items as a reward. Thank you for your companionship and trust along the way. Kind Reminders Before Updating the GameThe size of this update patch is approximately 1.6 GB. Please reserve sufficient storage space in advance. If you encounter abnormalities such as stuttering, crashes, or failure to launch the game after patch installation, please refer to the official website FAQ at: https://505games-help.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/150000215541 Open the Steam client, navigate to the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers game page, and ensure the game has completed the automatic update. After launching the game, the new content will be directly delivered to your in-game inventory/character equipment interface. Players will need to restart Steam and launch the game again to claim the corresponding rewards from the Donation Box in the Reverent Temple. Please note that when the character's backpack is full, equipment will be automatically stored in the inventory, and you need to go to the inventory to retrieve it. Deluxe Expansion 2 Content Now Available (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition / Deluxe Upgrade Pack)All current and future Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Upgrade pack owners will receive the Deluxe Expansion 2 content, which includes 3 additional costumes and 2 additional weapons. With this release, all players who purchased the Deluxe Edition or Deluxe Upgrade Pack can now obtain the corresponding items in the game. The Deluxe Edition content totals 9 sets of armor and 8 weapons. Players who purchased the Deluxe Edition / Deluxe Upgrade Pack will need to restart Steam and launch the game again to claim the corresponding rewards from the Donation Box in the Reverent Temple. 3 Costumes Duskhaze Bamboo Costume Draconic Duskdance Costume Draconic Dawndance Costume 2 Weapons Swanblade Redcoil Waraxe Summary of Exclusive Content for the Deluxe Edition 9 Costumes Tiger of Fortune Costume Draconic Resurgence Costume Soul Ritual Robe Costume Overlord’s Regalia Costume Forged Iron Costume Radiant Costume Duskhaze Bamboo Costume Draconic Duskdance Costume Draconic Dawndance Costume 8 Weapons Watcher’s Gaze (Sword) Dragoncoil Lance (Spear) Eternal Sovereignty (Dual Blades) Moonlight Dragon (Sword) Hooked Blade Spear Blazing Nightlotus Swanblade Redcoil Waraxe 1 Skill Upgrade Item Blood of Changhong Skill Upgrade Item (Large) 4 Free Headgears Offer DetailsAs an additional bonus to all WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers owners, 4 free additional headgear items are now being provided. A total of 6 headgear items is now being given to all WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers owners for free. As part of Version 1.6, 2 Headgear items were given away for free to all owners. Free Headgear Items: 4 New Headgear Items (Version 1.7): Jadeborn Grace Wide-Brimmed Hat Black Traditional Hat Black Mesh Headscarf How to Check Your Game Version1. Open the Steam client or website → Click your username in the top-right corner → Go to the Account Details page. 2. If you purchased a Steam code from a retailer, click \ → Search (CTRL+F) for “Wuchang” to find your purchased version. If you purchased the game through Steam, please click on \ → Search (CTRL+F) for “Wuchang” to find your purchased version. 3. If the 【Deluxe Edition】 is not displayed, you currently have the Standard Edition. If the 【Deluxe Edition】 is displayed, you currently have the Deluxe Edition. Note: If you upgraded to the Deluxe Edition through the Deluxe Upgrade Pack, your purchase/activation history will show【Deluxe Upgrade Pack】 • A new Rechallenge feature has been added. After dying in a boss encounter, players can now choose to retry the battle, and will respawn at the entrance of the boss arena upon selection. Version 1.7 Notes* A new Rechallenge feature has been added. After dying in a boss encounter, players can now choose to retry the battle, and will respawn at the entrance of the boss arena upon selection. * Fixed various bugs and addressed performance issues occurring under specific condition If you fail to claim the additional content of this update, it may be due to a previous version rollback or installation of third-party Mods. You can refer to the corresponding solutions below based on your situation: 1. If you have previously performed a version rollback: First, delete all files in the folder SteamsteamappscommonWuchang Fallen FeathersProject_PlagueContentPaks. Then open the Steam client, find WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and use the "Properties - Installed Files - Verify the integrity of game files" function to repair the files. After the verification is complete, restart the game to attempt claiming the additional content. 2. If you have previously installed third-party Mods: The incompatibility between the Mod version and the current update patch may block the process of claiming the additional content. We recommend uninstalling all installed Mods first. Then open the Steam client, find WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and use the "Properties - Installed Files - Verify the integrity of game files" function to repair the files. After the verification is complete, restart the game to attempt claiming the additional content. Thank YouEvery step of the game's growth is inseparable from the suggestions and discussions of our players. We sincerely welcome more feedback and recommendations. We will continue to walk alongside you, constantly polish the game, and jointly create a better gaming experience. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your consistent support and companionship!

Dear WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Steam Players！ Since the game’s launch, we have carefully listened to every piece of feedback, and each suggestion has contributed to the game’s growth. Today, we officially release the Version 1.6 update, which includes game performance fixes, exclusive expansion content for the Deluxe Edition, and a gratitude gift for all players—this update is our way of thanking you for your trust in every step of the way. Kind Reminders Before Updating the Game The size of this update patch is approximately 5.3 GB. Please reserve sufficient storage space in advance. If you encounter abnormalities such as stuttering, crashes, or failure to launch the game after patch installation, please refer to the official website FAQ at: https://505games-help.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/150000215541 Open the Steam client, navigate to the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers game page, and ensure the game has completed the automatic update. After launching the game, the new content will be directly delivered to your in-game inventory/character equipment interface. Players will need to restart Steam and launch the game again to claim the corresponding rewards from the Donation Box in the Reverent Temple. Deluxe Edition Expansion Content Now Available (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition / Deluxe Upgrade Pack) Previously, we promised players who purchased the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Deluxe Edition and "Deluxe Upgrade Pack" 4 exclusive costume sets and 4 exclusive weapons. With this update, the first part—Deluxe Expansion Pack 1—is now live, including 2 costume sets + 2 weapons. The remaining 2 brand-new costume sets and 2 brand-new weapons will be announced in the next 1-2 versions (within 2025). All Steam players who have purchased the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Deluxe Edition or "Deluxe Upgrade Pack" will need to restart Steam and launch the game again to claim the corresponding rewards from the Donation Box in the Reverent Temple. 2 Brand-New Themed Costume Sets Added Forged Iron Costume Radiant Costume 2 New Weapons Added Hooked Blade Spear Blazing Nightlotus {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/87d3346cd9f5a774c85f81e0d92e268b738a88eb.jpg Recap of Deluxe Edition Content after 1.6 update After this update, Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Upgrade Pack will include all of the following rewards: 6 Costumes Tiger of Fortune Costume Draconic Resurgence Costume Soul Ritual Robe Costume Overlord’s Regalia Costume Forged Iron Costume Radiant Costume 6 Weapons Watcher’s Gaze (Sword) Dragoncoil Lance (Spear) Eternal Sovereignty (Dual Blades) Moonlight Dragon (Sword) Hooked Blade Spear Blazing Nightlotus 1 Skill Upgrade Item Blood of Changhong Skill Upgrade Item (Large) Free Headgear Items – Thank You for All Players' Support! To express our gratitude to every player who supports WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, regardless of which version you purchased, you can claim 2 exclusive headgear items for free after updating the game: Bo Sorcerer’s Crown Ming Army Helmet {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/762941e4090968b8d3462b157c75bd01df3b8695.jpg How to Check Your Game Version: 1. Open the Steam client or website → Click your username in the top-right corner → Go to the Account Details page. 2. If you purchased a Steam code from a retailer, click → Search (CTRL+F) for “Wuchang” to find your purchased version. 3. Check the content on the 【DLC】 tab: If the 【Deluxe Upgrade Pack】 is not displayed, you currently have the Standard Edition. If the 【Deluxe Upgrade Pack】 is displayed, you currently have the Deluxe Edition. Version 1.6 Update Content 1. Fixed an issue where, under DLSS Ultra Performance mode at certain screen resolutions, the image appeared overly blurry. The following screenshots show a before/after comparison at 2K resolution: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/84f7af9367e9a32ee09ef606fb78ae7a08404485.jpg 2. Further optimized VRAM usage, improving both performance and stability Test location: Shrine at Lightzen Temple, data collected via Steam performance monitor Example 1: RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), Overall Quality-Low, DLSS Performance mode, Screen Resolution-1920x1080p Before update: 4.2GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 3.5GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/f1843454960da5ffd8e30dd8f2b118f6cb4deb1c.jpg Example 2: RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB), Overall Quality-Medium, DLSS Performance mode, Screen Resolution-2560x1440p Before update: 5.3GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 5.0GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/0107860c09b55684b69d8694cfac205bf528e17d.jpg Example 3: RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB), Overall Quality-Medium, DLSS Performance mode, Screen Resolution-2560x1440p\ Before update: 5.8GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 5.7GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/66fd3fbed840d8a0d85eea361e48da021c03f659.jpg Example 4: GTX 1060 (6GB), Overall Quality-Low, TSR, Supersampling Resolution-50, Screen Resolution-1920x1080p Before update: 4.7GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 3.9GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/592ed09f0d32f446a29de5a7c44f1c692bc5ec7e.jpg Example 5: RTX 2060 (6GB), Overall Quality-Medium, DLSS Performance mode, Screen Resolution-1920x1080p Before update: 5.3GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 4.6GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/3ecaaab7a0fb889b4581a5808011c3bb4696f6e2.jpg Example 6: RTX 3060 (8GB), Overall Quality-Medium, DLSS Quality mode, Screen Resolution-1920x1080p Before update: 5.3GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 4.8GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/fa01526939a118bebca274bbeadf6b28273608f3.jpg Example 7: RTX 3070 (8GB), Overall Quality-High, DLSS Performance mode, Screen Resolution-2560x1440p Before update: 6.6GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 6.0GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/0bb0dd6960055a0c1e9e059629de63dd762c2140.jpg Example 8: RTX 4060 (8GB), Overall Quality-Medium, DLSS Performance mode, Screen Resolution-2560x1440p Before update: 5.6GB VRAM usage (as shown) After update: 5.1GB VR...

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers – Patch 1.5.1 is AVAILABLE NOW! Dear Players, We’re delighted to confirm that Patch 1.5.1 for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is available to download now. Thank you for your continued support! Kind reminder, the patch for this update is approximately 2.2GB. Please ensure you have sufficient storage space available. If you encounter any issues such as lag, crashes, or inability to enter the game after installing the patch, please refer to the official website FAQ. “Wuchang” Launch FAQ EN PATCH 1.5.1 NOTES * Fixed an issue where Red Mercury Essence could be infinitely refined in the Impetus Repository system. * Fixed an issue where the damage reduction cap could stack beyond 100%. * Fixed an issue in certain quest lines that prevented players from unlocking achievements. * Fixed an issue with PS5 controller input. * Added a new “NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency” option in the settings menu Based on an RTX 3070 (8GB) GPU, with Overall Quality set to High by default, DLSS set to Performance mode, V-Sync enabled, running on a 1440p monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate, enabling NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency further reduces input latency (PCL). Results may vary depending on different hardware configurations. Data provided by FrameView software. Before update: 50.34ms (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/953fa707d0cb5894496a28a6361f12f2b7dde201.jpg After update: 39.36ms (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/7ca95db5459834d23f855124054ab7fbfaf67118.jpg * Reduced VRAM usage, improving performance and stability on some PC configurations. Based on an RTX 3070 (8GB) GPU, with Overall Quality set to High by default, DLSS set to Performance mode, running on a 1440p monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate, VRAM usage at the Shrine in Lightzen Temple was further reduced. Results may vary depending on different hardware configurations. Data provided by Steam Performance Monitor. Before update: 7.7GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/3520a68b45d611bf4ee057ad44833725a6a2c9e4.jpg After update: 6.7GB VRAM usage (as shown) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/a2ae673e857d797512b95c7f4e531000438516db.jpg * Fixed several crash issues.

Last week, soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers got a patch that rendered a number of its bosses unkillable, seemingly in response to pressure from some Chinese players. For those who aren't keen on the patch's changes, which particularly transforms the challenge you'll face in the game's fourth region, there's now a mod dedicated to undoing them by letting you roll back to a previous version. For a more in-depth view of the changes patch 1.5 made and what they mean for the game, it's well worth reading our Jeremy's story on it from last week. The short version is that a number of big foes associated with the Ming dynasty have been made to fall down in exhaustion when you defeat them, rather than being killed. As you might imagine, this has implications not just in terms of the minute-to-minute experience of playing Wuchang, but also the story it tells. Read more

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers got its 1.5 Patch this week, bringing multiple quality-of-life improvements to the Soulslike, but also story and boss adjustments which appear to have been made to appease Chinese netizens. The patch notes list all the details, which include features like faster healing animations and adjustments to invincibility frames when Wuchang stands up. But buried in the margins is the nebulous line: "Added dialogs for some NPCs to complete some plots. We will further optimize the exhaustion animations in the future to improve the plot performance." Read more

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers – Patch 1.5 for Steam is AVAILABLE NOW! Dear Players, Today, we're pleased to confirm that Patch 1.5 is available to download now on Steam. Once again, a massive thank you to everyone that continues to support us, we are incredibly grateful! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/ed9d97b0b1658aa447948607e7f09dc525309cdf.jpg PATCH 1.5 NOTES Features/Bug Fixes * Slight adjustment to the invincibility frames during Wuchang’s get-up animation after being knocked down. This is to prevent players from being attacked during the getting-up animation to optimize the player’s early game experience. * Sped up Wuchang’s healing animation slightly to ensure players have enough time to heal. The recovery animation after drinking can now be cancelled with a dodge. This is to enhance the strategic element. * Made adjustments to animations, values, and level design for certain NPCs and AI. Added dialogs for some NPCs to complete some plots. We will further optimize the exhaustion animations in the future to improve the plot performance. Fixed the faction bug in Chapter 4, adjusted the level design, and increased the performance effect of BVB. Fixed the dialogue order between Fang Yao and He Youzai to prevent a bug where players could not achieve the “Bound by Fate's Threads” and “Dream's Sweet Deceit” endings due to an incorrect sequence. * Addressed the issue causing audio playback stutter on certain hardware models.   * Revised descriptions for some equipment and items * Added/revised certain audio lines. Added some ‘Wuchang’ voice to complete the story, and added some NPC dialogues. * Fixed an issue where certain keys could not be set in the key binding menu, and where some key changes could not be saved after re-binding, such as, left shift, left ctrl, left alt.  * Fixed the issue where the Buddha statue could disappear from the player’s inventory when force-quitting the game after it is placed in the Palace Hill of Chapter 1.  * Fixed an issue with the combo-based Benediction and Jade Pendant not functioning correctly in NG+ cycles. * Addressed issues with certain terrain that can cause the player to become stuck. * Reduced elevator waiting time and fixed the issue in Chapter 5 where the elevator may trap the player at its destination. While Wuchang waits for the elevator, the speed of the elevator tripled. Due to loading issues, the speed of taking the elevator is temporarily unchanged. * Optimized the impact resistance of certain monsters. Reduce the impact tolerance of some primary enemies, making it easier for light weapons to interrupt the attacks of some monsters in the early stages, while increasing the strategic nature of light attacks. For later-stage monsters, players can now use spells, weapon skills, etc., to directly perform follow-up light attack combos to suppress some monsters. * Increased the trigger interval for Spike Traps. * Further reduced the damage of landmines in Chapters 2 & 3. Monsters can still be quickly staggered, keeping combat strategies in areas with groups of monsters unchanged. * Reduced the number of landmines in Chapter 3. * Adjusted game content to prepare for the update of new weapons and sets in the Deluxe Edition compensation. Currently, the high-poly phase of the Deluxe Edition compensation content is nearing completion, and we hope to bring players more traditional armor, including ancient armor such as Wei/Jin dynasty armor. * Optimized game code in preparation for allowing players to choose to respawn at either the Shrine or the BOSS Fight Entrance after death. * Optimized game code in preparation for future patches to reduce VRAM usage, aiming to address frequent stuttering and other display issues caused by VRAM overflow. * Optimized asset specifications in preparation for updating to a more noticeable effect when picking up Red Mercury Essence. * Fixed an issue where super-sampling resolution would apply incorrect parameters when using the Extreme settings on high-end machines. * Other minor fixes. Crash Fixes * Fixed an issue where changing screen resolution under certain conditions could cause the game to crash. * Fixed shader-related errors that occurred with certain NVIDIA graphics cards. * Fixed a GPU crash caused by certain semi-transparent assets in extreme scenarios. * Fixed a crash caused by unnecessary rendering calls in specific scenarios. * Fixed a crash caused by GPU hangs under specific conditions. * Fixed a crash that could occur with a certain probability at the end of map loading due to animation blueprint concurrency. * Other minor fixes. This patch has been a long time coming, and we will continue to refine and optimize the game based on player feedback, striving to deliver a product that satisfies our players!

Dear Players, First and foremost, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone for their continued patience and understanding regarding the recent issues surrounding the launch of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. Your experience and feedback is so valuable foundation for our team. We will provide a comprehensive explanation about the game content soon. Since the game's launch, we have been closely monitoring all community channels. Every voice—from criticism to suggestions—has been received, carefully listened to, and actively discussed to find solutions. Below are the planned adjustments that have attracted significant player attention: Regarding Pre-order Rewards and Future Compensation In the July 25 update, there were errors in distributing and retrieving pre-order rewards, resulting in players not successfully receiving their rewards. We also received feedback that the compensation for Deluxe Edition players was insufficient. As a token of appreciation for your early support and to make amends for our oversight, we will provide additional compensation to all Deluxe Edition owners: Steam Deluxe Edition : in addition to the single costume as compensation, there will be 3 extra sets of Deluxe costumes + 4 weapons. Standard and Deluxe Editions holders will additionally obtain 3 headgear items across all platforms. Regarding Performance and Game Optimization We will continue to optimize performance issues and will keep adjusting the game based on your suggestions—such as difficulty levels and boss encounters—in upcoming patches. Here is a preview of our recent optimization efforts: Fix crashes across different devices Improve frame rates and reduce lag on certain graphics cards Optimize default settings for some graphics cards Correct the speed of getting up after being knocked down Reduce damage and the number of some traps Lower impact resistance of certain low-level monsters Reduce exploration pressure in some areas Fix issues caused by missing items leading to quest interruptions Improve AI logic for monsters and bosses Enhance texture quality in low-resolution areas Improve asset detail and precision in some regions We deeply value every player’s support and encouragement. We are actively reflecting on our workflows and striving to improve our capabilities to deliver higher-quality services more efficiently. We ask for your patience as we tackle these optimizations step by step. We hope that one day, both our work and our team will prove worthy of your expectations. Sincerely, The Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45053671/675669eb101b875b417981a9f267a670227177db.png