Wuchang: Fallen Feathers vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Late Ming Dynasty China
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass
• Release Window: 2025
• Unique Feature: A unique blend of a historical Late Ming Dynasty setting with Lovecraftian and body horror elements, centered around a feather-based curse and demonic powers.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 15th Century Bohemia (Czech Republic)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: An uncompromising focus on historical accuracy and realism within a deep, choice-driven, open-world RPG framework.

• Mutt (Dog): Henry's loyal dog companion, who can be commanded to attack enemies, hunt for game, and find points of interest. His presence can be customized through perks.
  Canine
• Sir Hans Capon: While not a permanent follower, Hans accompanies Henry on numerous main and side quests, fighting alongside him and providing narrative context and banter.
  Human

• Lost Memories: Expected to be found in specific locations or after defeating certain enemies. These will likely be fragmented memories that gradually reveal Wuchang's past and the origins of the curse.
• Ancient Texts: Scrolls and books likely hidden throughout the world that will contain lore about ancient Chinese mythology, the history of Shu, and the forgotten deities connected to the plague.

• Ancient Maps: Torn map fragments that, when pieced together, lead to hidden treasures buried throughout Bohemia.
• Codex Entries: Unlocked by discovering new locations, talking to people, and reading books. These entries fill out an in-game encyclopedia with detailed, historically accurate information about 15th-century life.

• Dark Fantasy
• Chinese History (Ming Dynasty)
• Soulslike
• Lovecraftian Horror
• Body Horror
• Mythology
• Amnesia
• Plague

• Historical Realism
• Medieval Europe
• Civil War
• Revenge
• Coming of Age
• Social Mobility
• Player Choice
• Consequence
• Open World
• Immersive Simulation

• Primary Weapon: Varies (Swords, Axes, etc.)
  Wuchang's main equipped weapon. Players can choose from a variety of weapon types, each with its own moveset, speed, and damage properties.
• Secondary Weapon: Varies (Swords, Axes, etc.)
  A second weapon that can be switched to instantly, even mid-combo, to create unique attack chains and adapt to different enemy types.
• Demonic Talons: Supernatural Ability
  A special attack where Wuchang manifests monstrous, bird-like talons from her arm to strike enemies, often used as a powerful combo finisher or a way to break an enemy's guard.

• Swords: Shortswords, Longswords, Hunting Swords
  Versatile melee weapons balanced for slashing and stabbing. The core of the game's complex melee combat system.
• Axes & Maces: Battle Axes, War Hammers
  Blunt and heavy weapons that are highly effective against heavily armored opponents, capable of crushing plate armor where swords might fail.
• Polearms: Spears, Halberds
  Long-reaching weapons ideal for keeping enemies at a distance and for combat against cavalry. Cannot be stored in inventory.
• Bows: Hunting Bows, Longbows
  Ranged weapons requiring skill to aim due to the lack of a crosshair. Used for hunting and stealthy combat.
• Crossbows: New Weapon Type
  A new addition to the sequel. Crossbows are easier to aim than bows and offer powerful bolts but have a slower reload time. They can be fired from horseback.
• Early Firearms: New Weapon Type
  Another new addition. Early, primitive hand cannons provide a loud and powerful but highly inaccurate ranged option, reflecting the dawn of gunpowder warfare.

• Equipment Sets: Players can equip various pieces of armor inspired by the historical period, including helmets, chest pieces, gauntlets, and leggings. Armor will provide defensive stats and may offer resistances to different types of damage or passive bonuses.

• Layered Armor System: Features a deep, 16-slot armor system where players can layer different types of protection. A typical setup might include a gambeson (padded cloth), followed by a mail hauberk, and finally a plate cuirass, each providing defense against different damage types.
• Light Armor: Includes leather jerkins, padded gambesons, and other lighter gear. Offers less protection but is quieter, making it ideal for stealth.
• Heavy Armor: Consists of mail chausses, plate armor (cuirasses, pauldrons, helmets). Provides maximum protection against most attacks but is heavy, noisy, and can be visually intimidating to NPCs.

• Functional Armor Sets: Customization will be primarily functional through the equipping of different armor sets. Each set will have a unique appearance based on historical Ming Dynasty armor and the game's dark fantasy aesthetic.

• Civilian and Noble Attire: A wide variety of non-armor clothing, from peasant rags to ornate noble doublets. What Henry wears significantly impacts his charisma and how different social classes of NPCs react to him.
• Reputation-Based Clothing: Wearing the tabard of a specific town or lord can grant benefits within that region but may cause hostility in rival territories. Armor and clothing get dirty and bloody, affecting appearance and reputation until cleaned.

Progression will be a core RPG element. Players will collect 'Red Mercury' from defeated enemies, serving as both experience and currency. This can be used to level up Wuchang's base attributes at shrines. A skill tree will allow players to unlock new combat abilities and enhance their demonic powers. Weapons can be upgraded with collected materials, and new weapon types can be acquired throughout the journey.

The game retains the classless 'you are what you do' progression system. Skills like Swords, Archery, Alchemy, and Reading improve with use. The sequel deepens this with an expanded perk system. Dialogue skills have been expanded from three to six attributes (Oratory, Charisma, Intimidation, Appearance, Coercion, Dominate). New weapon skills for Crossbows and Firearms have been added. The crime and reputation system is more dynamic and has lasting consequences.

The game will feature interconnected, semi-open world zones rather than a single seamless map. Players will explore various locations in the historical region of Shu, including mist-shrouded valleys, opulent Ming Dynasty palaces, and eerie, feather-covered villages. The level design emphasizes verticality and discovering hidden paths and secrets.

The game world is approximately twice the size of its predecessor and is composed of two large, distinct maps. The first is the Bohemian Paradise, a scenic area known for its forests and the iconic Trosky Castle. The second, and larger, map is centered around the massive, realistically recreated medieval city of Kuttenberg (Kutná Hora), one of the richest cities in Europe at the time due to its silver mines.

• Wuchang: Playable Protagonist
  A skilled pirate warrior of the Jiuhua clan. Afflicted with amnesia and the feather-borne Ornithropy curse, she seeks the truth of her past and a cure for the plague.
• The Shu Prince: Key NPC
  The ruler of the Shu region. His sanity and ability to rule will be tested by the spreading plague and political turmoil, making him a central figure in the story.
• The Feathered Saint: Antagonist
  A powerful and enigmatic being that appears to be a source or master of the Ornithropy plague. It is expected to be a formidable foe and a primary antagonist.

• Henry of Skalitz: Playable Protagonist
  The son of a blacksmith, now squire to Sir Hans Capon. Henry's journey continues as he seeks revenge and finds his place in a war-torn kingdom.
• Sir Hans Capon: Ally / Lord
  The charismatic and adventurous young lord of Rattay and Henry's best friend. Their relationship and shared adventures are a central part of the game.
• Sir Radzig Kobyla: Ally / Father
  A respected nobleman, leader of the resistance against Sigismund, and Henry's biological father. He acts as a key commander and mentor.
• Istvan Toth: Antagonist
  A Hungarian lord and ally of King Sigismund who led the attack on Skalitz. Recovering his father's sword from Toth is a primary motivation for Henry.
• Katherine: Love Interest
  A new character in the sequel who serves as a potential love interest for Henry, with her own storyline and quests.

• Main Story Quests
  A central questline will guide the player through the lands of Shu to uncover the secrets of Wuchang's past and the source of the Ornithropy plague. This will involve confronting powerful, multi-phased bosses.
• Side Quests (Local Legends)
  Optional quests are expected, likely given by the desperate inhabitants of the plague-ridden land. These would involve investigating local myths, hunting down specific monstrous threats, and making choices that can impact small communities.
• Exploration & Discovery
  Much of the game will involve exploring the interconnected levels to find hidden paths, secret items, and optional bosses that provide valuable rewards and lore.

• Main Quest
  A five-act story that follows Henry's quest for revenge against King Sigismund's forces while navigating a large-scale civil war, culminating in an epic conclusion to his character arc.
• Side Quests
  A vast number of optional quests involving everything from solving local disputes and investigating crimes to going on drunken misadventures with Sir Hans Capon. These quests are known for their depth and multiple solutions.
• Activities
  Repeatable activities like participating in archery contests and tourneys, hunting game in the forests, playing dice in taverns, and clearing out bandit camps.

• Q: What is Wuchang: Fallen Feathers?
  A: It is an upcoming single-player action RPG with Soulslike combat, set in a dark fantasy version of Late Ming Dynasty China. The story revolves around a warrior trying to cure a supernatural plague that makes people grow feathers.
• Q: What does 'Soulslike' mean for this game?
  A: It means the game will feature challenging, stamina-based combat where players must learn enemy patterns, master dodging and parrying, and will be punished for mistakes. Players will likely drop their experience points upon death and must retrieve them.
• Q: What engine does the game use?
  A: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is being developed on Unreal Engine 5.
• Q: Is Wuchang: Fallen Feathers coming to Game Pass?
  A: Yes, it has been confirmed that the game will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in 2025.

• Q: Do I need to play the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance?
  A: While the game includes a recap, it is highly recommended to play the first game as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a direct sequel that continues Henry's story and builds upon established relationships and plot points.
• Q: Is the combat the same as the first game?
  A: The core of the challenging, directional combat system is the same, but it has been refined and made more accessible to newcomers without losing its depth. The addition of crossbows and early firearms provides new combat options.
• Q: How realistic is the game?
  A: The game is renowned for its dedication to historical accuracy. The developers worked with historians and museums to recreate the arms, armor, architecture, and societal structure of 15th-century Bohemia as faithfully as possible.
• Q: Is it still a very difficult game?
  A: It retains the challenge of the original, especially in the early game, but Warhorse Studios has stated they have made the onboarding process smoother for new players. A post-launch 'Hardcore Mode' provides an even greater challenge for veterans.

The UI maintains the immersive, diegetic-focused design of the original. Key information is presented with period-appropriate aesthetics. The map is a hand-drawn representation of the world, and the codex is presented as an illuminated manuscript. A 'Hardcore Mode' was added post-launch for players wanting a more challenging, UI-minimal experience.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer Leenzee Games, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a visually ambitious title built on Unreal Engine 5, the game is demanding. Crucially, the official minimum and recommended specs were tested with upscaling (DLSS/FSR) enabled, indicating that using this technology is intended for achieving target framerates.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a demanding Unreal Engine 5 Soulslike like Wuchang, a laptop with a high-TGP GPU and a robust cooling system is critical for a stable and responsive experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. A low-power variant of a recommended GPU may perform significantly worse and struggle to maintain stable framerates, especially in visually complex areas.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily stress both the CPU and GPU. An advanced cooling solution will be necessary to prevent thermal throttling during intense boss fights and exploration.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: While the game appears GPU-bound, a capable laptop CPU with good power delivery is needed to handle the complex physics and AI without causing stutters.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize latency and ensure the GPU's full performance is utilized, which is vital for the game's fast-paced, precision-based combat.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and officially supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. The developers have explicitly stated that the official system requirements were determined with these features enabled. This means using an upscaler is the intended way to achieve target framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: As a UE5 title using Lumen for global illumination, settings related to GI, Shadows, and Effects Quality will have the most significant performance impact. The game has been noted by players to be very demanding, making tweaking these settings crucial.
• Game Name: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This information is based on the official PC specifications from the game's Steam store page and other official sources, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a visually detailed open-world game using an updated CryEngine, the requirements are significant, especially for higher settings. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a demanding open-world game like KCD2, a laptop with a high-TGP GPU and excellent cooling will be crucial to avoid performance drops in dense areas like cities.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. A low-power variant of a recommended GPU may struggle to maintain stable framerates, especially in graphically intensive scenarios like large-scale battles.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The CryEngine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and maintain smooth performance in CPU-heavy towns.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: The game simulates many complex systems and NPCs, making a strong CPU with good power delivery important for a stable experience, particularly for maintaining minimum frame rates.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize latency and ensure the GPU's full performance is utilized, which is important for the game's first-person combat.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR at launch. Given the demanding nature of the game, using these technologies is highly recommended to achieve stable framerates, especially at resolutions above 1080p.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Settings related to shadows, object detail, physics, and vegetation will likely have the most significant impact on performance. The game's complex NPC and environmental simulation will also be demanding on the CPU in populated areas.
• Game Name: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

• Upscaling Tech: The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and officially supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. The developers have explicitly stated that the official system requirements were determined with these features enabled. This means using an upscaler is the intended way to achieve target framerates.
• Key Settings Impact: As a UE5 title using Lumen for global illumination, settings related to GI, Shadows, and Effects Quality will have the most significant performance impact. The game has been noted by players to be very demanding, making tweaking these settings crucial.

• Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR at launch. Given the demanding nature of the game, using these technologies is highly recommended to achieve stable framerates, especially at resolutions above 1080p.
• Key Settings Impact: Settings related to shadows, object detail, physics, and vegetation will likely have the most significant impact on performance. The game's complex NPC and environmental simulation will also be demanding on the CPU in populated areas.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. A low-power variant of a recommended GPU may perform significantly worse and struggle to maintain stable framerates, especially in visually complex areas.
• Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily stress both the CPU and GPU. An advanced cooling solution will be necessary to prevent thermal throttling during intense boss fights and exploration.
• C P U Power Limits: While the game appears GPU-bound, a capable laptop CPU with good power delivery is needed to handle the complex physics and AI without causing stutters.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize latency and ensure the GPU's full performance is utilized, which is vital for the game's fast-paced, precision-based combat.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. A low-power variant of a recommended GPU may struggle to maintain stable framerates, especially in graphically intensive scenarios like large-scale battles.
• Cooling Thermals: The CryEngine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and maintain smooth performance in CPU-heavy towns.
• C P U Power Limits: The game simulates many complex systems and NPCs, making a strong CPU with good power delivery important for a stable experience, particularly for maintaining minimum frame rates.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize latency and ensure the GPU's full performance is utilized, which is important for the game's first-person combat.