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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Soulslike |
| Release Window | 2025 |
| Developer | Le-Vel |
| Publisher | 505 Games |
| Setting | Late Ming Dynasty China |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| 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. |
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS with Upscaling) – Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.
tune Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) – High Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.
1440p
tune High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) – High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced) is essential.
2160p
tune 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) – High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance) is essential.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Laptop Recommendations
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5060 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX (Score: 2225)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 (Score: 9000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845 HX
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4080
storage Up to 64GB DDR5
2799
Model: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7845 HX (Score: 2078)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 12500)
storage RAM: Up to 64GB DDR5
save Storage: 4000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core ULTRA 9 2285 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5050 95W
storage 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
2847
Model: LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
memory CPU: Intel Core ULTRA 9 2285 H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5050 (Score: 13148) @ 95W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 pixels
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5070 TI 140W
storage 32GB
2550
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
memory CPU: Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5070 TI (Score: 13756) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core ULTRA 9 2285 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5080 175W
storage 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
3999
Model: MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
memory CPU: Intel Core ULTRA 9 2285 H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080 (Score: 17000) @ 175W TGP
storage RAM: 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 6000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5080
storage 32GB DDR5-6400MHz
3999
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
memory CPU: Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080 (Score: 17000)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-6400MHz
save Storage: 3000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5080 175W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
3999
Model: GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
memory CPU: Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080 (Score: 17000) @ 175W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core ULTRA 9 2285 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5090
storage 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
5499
Model: MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
memory CPU: Intel Core ULTRA 9 2285 H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5090 (Score: 22000)
storage RAM: 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
memory Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5090 175W
storage 64GB DDR5
5499
Model: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
memory CPU: Intel Core ULTRA 9 2275 H (Score: 1497)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5090 (Score: 22000) @ 175W TGP
storage RAM: 64GB DDR5
save Storage: 2000GB SSD
desktop_windows Display: 2560x1600
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Performance target achieved with DLSS/FSR enabled, as per official notes.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required)
A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is fully supported and recommended for newer hardware.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it relies on DX12 for its advanced rendering features like Lumen and Nanite.
- save_altStorage Note: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended/Required)
While an HDD is supported for minimum settings, an SSD is strongly recommended. An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for the recommended tier to handle high-fidelity assets and reduce texture streaming issues.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: 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: 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.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers: Map Size and Regions
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.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Skills & Upgrades Overview
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.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a single-player game, so cross-platform play is not applicable.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Specific Game Elements
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Weapons
- securityDemonic 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.
- securityPrimary 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.
- securitySecondary 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.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot exploration and combat. There are no controllable player vehicles announced.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Characters
- personThe 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.
- personThe 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.
- personWuchang - Playable Protagonist (playable)
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.
Top 3 Characters (Revealed):
The protagonist. A formidable pirate warrior from the Jiuhua clan, searching for her lost memories while fighting the feather-curse that grants her immense power at a terrible cost. 2. The Shu Prince: A key historical figure and ruler of the region Wuchang explores. His actions and the state of his court will be central to the game's political narrative. 3. The Feathered Saint: An enigmatic, powerful entity that seems to be a source or master of the ornithological plague. It is expected to be a primary antagonist and a major boss encounter.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Missions / Objectives
- flagExploration & Discovery
Objective: 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.
- flagMain Story Quests
Objective: 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.
- flagSide Quests (Local Legends)
Objective: 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.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives (Expected):
Wuchang's Past: The main driving force of the narrative will be piecing together Wuchang's memories by exploring key locations and defeating bosses tied to her forgotten life. 2. Investigate the Source of the Plague: The central quest will be to discover the origin of the feather-borne illness, leading players into the heart of ancient ruins and uncovering a vast conspiracy. 3. Defeat the Corrupted Deities: A recurring objective will likely involve confronting massive, monstrous bosses that were once revered figures in local mythology, now twisted by the plague.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Companions / Summons
- groupNone (N/A)
Ability: The game is designed as a solo experience focused on Wuchang's personal journey. There are no companion or follower systems announced.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkAncient Texts
Location/Use: 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.
- collections_bookmarkLost Memories
Location/Use: 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.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Armor
- shieldEquipment Sets
Focus/Stats: 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.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomFunctional Armor Sets
Details: 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.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set during the chaotic collapse of the Ming Dynasty in 17th-century China. A supernatural plague is turning people into feathered monstrosities. The player character, Wuchang, is a pirate warrior who awakens with amnesia and the same feather-borne affliction. Her journey through the war-torn and monster-infested lands of Shu is a quest to uncover her lost memories and the origin of the curse, which is tied to ancient Chinese mythology and forgotten deities.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics (Revealed)
- 1. Ornithropy Power: Wuchang's curse will allow her to harness demonic, feather-based powers. This includes unleashing powerful area-of-effect attacks, transforming parts of her body into monstrous appendages, and potentially absorbing the powers of defeated bosses. 2. Weapon Stance Switching: The combat system will allow players to switch between a primary and secondary weapon on the fly. This will enable complex combos, such as launching an enemy with a heavy axe and then juggling them in the air with a swift sword. 3. Challenging Soulslike Combat: The game will feature difficult, stamina-based combat that requires players to master dodging, parrying, and recognizing enemy attack patterns. Boss battles are planned to be large-scale, multi-phased encounters that test player skill and preparation.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Wuchang: Fallen Feathers?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.
- help_outline What does 'Soulslike' mean for this game?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.
- help_outline What engine does the game use?Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is being developed on Unreal Engine 5.
- help_outline Is Wuchang: Fallen Feathers coming to Game Pass?Yes, it has been confirmed that the game will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in 2025.