Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – A Hit on Steam Despite Criticism
▼ Summary
– Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has received mostly negative Steam reviews due to poor PC performance, despite strong Soulslike gameplay and high player counts.
– Players reported issues like missing pre-order bonuses and regional pricing anomalies, which the developers acknowledged and apologized for.
– Patch 1.3 was released to address performance issues, fix bugs, and ensure players receive correct content rewards for both standard and deluxe editions.
– The patch includes optimizations for lower-end GPUs, reduces landmine frequency in Chapter 2, and offers the soundtrack DLC for free as compensation.
– The game is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, with detailed patch notes outlining performance and gameplay improvements.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has stormed onto Steam with impressive player numbers, though its reception remains mixed due to technical hiccups. The Soulslike action RPG has drawn over 131,000 concurrent players at its peak, yet nearly 16,000 “mostly negative” reviews highlight frustrations with performance and regional pricing issues. While the core combat shines, PC players report optimization problems that overshadow the experience, though console users, particularly on PlayStation 5, face fewer hurdles.
Developers Leenzee Games and publisher 505 Games swiftly acknowledged the backlash, releasing Patch 1.3 to tackle critical complaints. The update targets PC optimization, reducing crashes and stuttering by adjusting VRAM usage for lower-end GPUs. Supersampling tweaks and a manual toggle for Low Latency Mode aim to smooth performance, while fixes ensure players receive missing pre-order bonuses and correct Deluxe Edition rewards. As an apology, the soundtrack DLC is now free for all Steam owners.
Gameplay adjustments also address player frustrations, particularly in Chapter 2, where landmine density and damage have been scaled back for a fairer challenge. Crash fixes, like one tied to startup logos, and stability improvements for finisher animations round out the patch.
Despite its rocky launch, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers remains a magnet for players, proving that strong combat mechanics can outweigh technical missteps, at least temporarily. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, the game’s future hinges on how quickly its developers can iron out lingering issues. Below are the key changes from Patch 1.3:
The free soundtrack DLC serves as a goodwill gesture, but whether it’s enough to shift player sentiment remains to be seen. For now, the game’s Soulslike appeal keeps fans engaged, even as they await further polish.
(Source: Polygon)
