In the game “Wuchang Fallen Feathers”, you’ll encounter Qiao Ying on the second story of Shu Sanctum. She’ll be seated before the statue of God Shu. Upon your approach, she will rise to address Wuchang. If players possess the Peachwood Amulet, which they received from her son in the Revenant Temple, they can present it to initiate her questline.
Additionally, it’s been verified that a playable demo for Phantom Blade Zero, lasting an hour, will be accessible at Gamescom 2025 in Hall 6. This event takes place in Cologne, Germany from August 20th to the 24th. The demo includes brand-new boss battles and there will be 60 stations available for gameplay at S-GAME’s 500 square meter zone on the exhibition floor.
As a dedicated gamer, I dived into Elden Ring Nightreign, priced affordably at $39.99. However, compared to the immense player base that the original Elden Ring attracted, Nightreign is currently falling short, with a peak concurrent player count of 313,593. In contrast, the original game peaked at an astounding 953,426 players. Given that Nightreign is a multiplayer-focused spin-off rather than a full sequel, it’s reasonable to expect a difference in interest levels when compared to the revolutionary original.
In spite of encountering optimization challenges, the game “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” has demonstrated remarkable popularity. On its debut day alone, it attracted over 130,000 simultaneous players on Steam and ranked among the top 15 best-sellers on Valve’s marketplace. Although Leenzee and publisher 505 Games haven’t disclosed exact sales figures for “Wuchang” yet, its success appears to be widespread across all platforms, possibly surpassing expectations for most games of the AA Soulslike genre. However, certain elements of the game, beyond its technical performance, have not struck a chord with every player, particularly those who aren’t avid fans of traditional Soulslikes.
3 Update for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers rectifies significant problems that occurred during the game’s debut, such as random crashes, incomplete downloadable content, and a perceived imbalance in difficulty level. This update was released within 24 hours of the game’s initial launch.
Wuchang demonstrates numerous innovative approaches while preserving essential elements of traditional Soulslike systems. It skillfully balances uniqueness and familiarity, maintaining the core principles of Soulslike games, but also encouraging change in various aspects to offer an experience that is both comfortably recognizable yet brimming with distinct features.
For individuals who distinguished themselves as champions of Kvatch, achieved the title of Arch-Mage, ascended to Grand Champion status, expelled the Blackwood Company, donned the mantle of the Gray Fox, and heeded the whispers of the Night.
For those who shone brightly as heroes of Kvatch, attained the rank of Arch-Mage, climbed to the pinnacle as Grand Champion, drove away the Blackwood Company, took on the role of the Gray Fox, and paid heed to the mysteries of the Night.
In the initial launch of Nightreign, there were just two modes for queueing – solo and a group of three. Even if you invited a friend, the game would often pair you with an additional player automatically. However, with the introduction of Duo Expeditions, this automatic matching will no longer take place, potentially leading to more cohesive teamwork.
The highly-anticipated game ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ is now playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Notably, Final Weapon has rated the game 4.5 out of 5, praising it for its unique identity and engaging mechanics. They found that veteran FromSoftware players would appreciate the familiar bosses, while the fresh mechanics provide a stimulating challenge.
As a dedicated fan, I’m eagerly anticipating the challenge of the duo mode in “Nightreign.” Despite FromSoftware’s efforts to soften the title, it’s still quite formidable even for a solo player. With one less comrade in my team, I can only imagine that the difficulty will ramp up significantly. Bosses, in particular, might become more aggressive since they’ll have fewer targets, making encounters with them potentially more intense. I’m curious to see how FromSoftware managed to balance the gameplay for two players, and I genuinely hope they’ve made improvements over the solo mode.