Wuchang: Fallen Feathers shows off mythological inspirations and game styles in new Dev Diary / Lore Trailer
Publisher 505 Games and developer Leenzee have released a new trailer and developer diary video for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, set to release in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic). The soulslike action RPG will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
In the video, Leenzee founder and game director Xia Siyuan discusses the game's mythological inspirations and roots in Chinese folklore. He also shows off a new Lore Trailer for the game, as well as some details on its weapon systems and combat playstyles.
The video and description can be found below, via 505 Games.
Go behind the scenes of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and discover the passion, artistry, and historical inspiration driving its creation. In this exclusive Dev Diary, the development team delves into the game's dark and immersive world, showcasing the fusion of ancient Chinese folklore, dynamic combat, and intricate storytelling.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike, action-RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, day one on Game Pass, PlayStation 5, Epic Games, and Steam
Become Wuchang, a skilled pirate warrior struck by amnesia, who must navigate the uncertainties of her mysterious past while afflicted by the horrific feathering disease. Explore the depths of Shu, enhancing your arsenal and mastering new skills harvested from fallen foes. Evolve your fighting style by sacrificing elusive Red Mercury and further develop new techniques obtained throughout your action-packed journey. Augment the weapons in your repertoire with powerful enchantments, allowing for a unique approach to combat and strategy that suits your personal style.
Battle against grotesque abominations, drawing on ancient lore to challenge the creeping darkness that threatens the humanity that remains. Your quest for truth will take you through forgotten temples, overgrown ruins, and shadowed paths fraught with peril. As you piece together Wuchang's lost memories, your choices will lead you to one of several endings—each determined by the choices made, secrets unearthed and the allies you choose to trust.
Immerse yourself in a rich storyline, dynamic combat system, and breathtaking visuals that offer an unforgettable adventure through lands veiled in chaos and death. Will you reveal the truths of Wuchang's curse and bring peace to Shu, or will you succumb to the encroaching horrors? The fate of the land rests in your hands.
Nothing is forever.