Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Releases Major Update for July 2025

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In July 2025, the initial major update for the game “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” was launched. Labeled as version 1.3, this update fine-tunes a particular aspect of the game that had been a source of frustration for some players and tackles several early performance concerns raised by fans about “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers”. Along with these changes, it also brings forth other new features.

On Thursday, July 24, the Chinese developer Leenzee’s soulslike RPG, titled Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, was launched on both PC and consoles. Generally praised by critics, as evidenced by its 75 average rating on OpenCritic, the game has also faced significant criticism for technical glitches, particularly in its PC version.

Some of the issues mentioned appear to be resolved with the 1.3 update, which was released just hours after the game’s launch on July 24th. One of its modifications involves adjusting the resolution limits for supersampling, a technique used to smooth out jagged edges by initially rendering an image at a higher internal resolution and then downscaling the result before displaying it. This typically enhances visual quality, but can be resource-intensive. To prevent performance issues caused by supersampling in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Leenzee decided to reduce the limits on certain graphics cards.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Nerfs Frustrating Encounter

In the 1.3 update, a challenging scene within Chapter 2 where players traverse a perilous field has been rebalanced. While I won’t reveal the specifics to avoid spoilers, some initial players found this gameplay segment difficult and not enjoyable in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. For those who haven’t reached Chapter 2 yet, more details about this encounter and its adjustments (which could potentially ruin the experience for you) can be found in the official changelog that accompanies the patch.

New Wuchang Update Includes PC Performance Improvements

The update includes modifications tailored for certain PCs, such as turning off the Low Latency Mode initially and enhancing performance for less advanced GPUs. To be specific, graphics cards with less than 8GB of VRAM will utilize extra memory-saving strategies to lower texture quality, which may boost performance. Players who are facing problems with high-end hardware can still activate these new optimizations by adjusting the texture quality to Low. The developers anticipate that these alterations will decrease both linking crashes and stuttering due to insufficient video RAM.

Wuchang Is Giving Free DLC as Compensation for Launch Issues

In a gesture of goodwill to make amends for initial game launch problems, Leenzee is providing the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Original Soundtrack DLC free of charge to early players on all platforms. However, it appears that those enjoying the ARPG through Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass may not be eligible for this complimentary offer. Unfortunately, the Steam reviews for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers remain predominantly negative due to performance issues and some feedback about the game’s challenging difficulty level.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Update 1.3 Patch Notes

In the last part of version 1.3’s patch notes, labeled “Gameplay Balance Adjustments,” there is a gameplay reveal that hints at the scenario of an encounter in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Chapter 2.

  • Performance-Related Optimizations
    • Low Latency Mode is now a manual toggle in the Options menu. It will no longer be enabled by default.
    • Supersampling resolution limits have been adjusted on select GPU models to prevent unintended performance degradation.
    • VRAM optimization for lower-end GPUs:
    • For GPUs with 8GB or less VRAM, memory-saving optimization is now applied across all texture quality levels.
    • For GPUs with more than 8GB VRAM, this optimization applies only when texture quality is set to Low.
    • These changes improve stability and reduce crashes or stuttering caused by insufficient video memory.
  • Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
    • Fixed a crash that could occur immediately after the company logo during game startup.
    • Resolved execution stutter affecting select hardware configurations during finisher animations.
    • Fixed issues related to both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition – after the patch update, players of both versions will receive the correct content rewards. Players who have already purchased the Deluxe Edition package will need to log in again and claim the reward at the donation box located in Reverent Temple.
    • All WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Steam owners will receive the Original Soundtrack DLC for free as compensation.
  • Gameplay Balance Adjustments
    • Chapter 2 – Landmine Encounter Rebalancing:
    • Reduced the number of landmines and adjusted their damage output to create a more fair and enjoyable challenge.

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2025-07-25 19:06