Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Fans on Xbox Already Have Another Game to Look Forward to in August

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Although it’s developed by a relatively fresh studio, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers stands out as one of the most significant single-player games to emerge from China this year. Released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC just a few days back, it’s already garnering substantial interest. Despite some performance concerns reflected in mixed reviews on Steam, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has consistently attracted over 50,000 concurrent players daily on the platform. Adding in those playing on PlayStation and Xbox would undoubtedly increase that number significantly.

When major game publishers like Nintendo are asking $80 for their top-selling video games, the game “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” is available at a more affordable price of $50. For gamers who might find it hard to pay upfront, they can opt for a cheaper option by subscribing to Xbox Game Pass. This month, “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” was one of the biggest day-one additions to the service, alongside other games such as “Grounded 2” and “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4”. Although it may take most Xbox players some time to complete “Wuchang”, those who have already finished it won’t have to wait long for another similar title on Microsoft’s consoles.

Xbox Fans Who Liked Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Can Check Out Black Myth: Wukong in August

Black Myth: Wukong Was One of 2024’s Most Popular Games

Starting in a few weeks, the highly successful video game of 2024 titled Black Myth: Wukong, developed by Game Science – an independent Chinese studio, will be launched on Xbox Series X/S. This popular title has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and boasts a passionate fanbase in China and various other regions across the globe. While professional critics have given it decent ratings, user scores for the game have been overwhelmingly positive. For instance, Black Myth: Wukong boasts nearly 850,000 reviews on Steam, with only 4% of those being negative.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Black Myth: Wukong Are Different in a Couple of Ways

In essence, the games Black Myth: Wukong and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers appear similar initially, but they differ significantly upon closer inspection. To begin with, unlike the game Leenzee’s hit, Black Myth: Wukong, is not a genuine Soulslike. While it boasts numerous boss battles and can be challenging at times, it leans more towards a swift-moving action RPG rather than an authentic sequel to the Dark Souls series. Furthermore, unlike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is an original creation, Black Myth: Wukong is based on a classical Chinese novel titled Journey to the West. Consequently, it is an adaptation of an established story rather than a completely new title.

Black Myth: Wukong is Coming to Xbox Exactly One Year After Its Release on PS5 and PC

Initially released on PlayStation 5 and PC on August 20, 2024, Black Myth: Wukong was initially planned to release on Xbox Series X/S simultaneously. However, due to unforeseen technical issues with the Xbox Series S, the release was postponed. Now, having resolved those problems, the Xbox version of Black Myth: Wukong is set for release a year after the initial launch of the PS5 and PC versions, which will be on August 20, 2025.

Given the peculiar circumstances leading up to Black Myth: Wukong’s release on Xbox, some supporters have leveled allegations that Game Science secretly agreed to a one-year exclusivity contract with PlayStation. However, the developers have neither confirmed nor denied this claim. Regardless, it’s exciting news that the game will be available on Xbox consoles eventually. While Black Myth: Wukong might not replicate the exact experience of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, it should certainly appease Xbox players eager for more Chinese-style action games tailored to their platform.

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2025-08-01 21:15