Developers of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers issue a apology for the dismal PC launch in 2025, expressing sincere remorse for the trouble and poor user experience.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, the latest Soulslike game to hit the market, has been met with a mix of excitement and concern from the gaming community. The game, set to release on Xbox next month, has been praised for its engaging combat and immersive world, but it's the performance issues that have left a sour taste for many players.
Reviewers have expressed their disappointment, with one notable critic admitting that he's been thrilled about Wuchang but has held off playing due to the game's performance issues. The game has received a rating of 75 on Metacritic, reflecting the divided opinions among critics and players.
The performance issues affect both console and PC players, with console users experiencing different problems depending on whether they're running in 60Hz or 120Hz mode. Players on 60Hz displays, for instance, experience sub-60 FPS in performance mode, while 120Hz players encounter screen tearing.
Windows PC users have been particularly affected, with users reporting stuttering, frame drops, and longer loading times, even on high-end setups. A user named RE-L on Steam, for example, reported performance issues with a setup similar to a 3080 desktop setup. Similarly, a laptop with a mobile 4060 GPU struggles to run the game at 60 FPS on Medium settings with DLSS enabled, even outside of combat.
The recommended GPU for the game is an RTX 2070 and an AMD 5500, but players with GPUs below the minimum (e.g., GTX 1050 Ti or older AMD cards) often encounter significant performance issues. Lowering graphics settings or enabling technologies like DLSS or FSR, which the game supports, can help improve performance, but it comes at the cost of reduced visual fidelity.
505 Games has acknowledged the issues and apologized for the game's performance on Steam. The company has suggested that the game might need a few weeks or longer before it's ready to play smoothly.
As the release of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox approaches, some players are considering skipping Wuchang entirely due to its performance issues. However, the reviewer invites readers to share their experiences with Wuchang, whether they played it on a Windows PC or a console, to help the community better understand the game's performance issues and potential solutions.
Minimum System Requirements for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- RAM: 16 GB (dual-channel recommended)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB (SSD recommended for faster loading times)
Ensuring your PC meets or exceeds these specifications is crucial to avoid performance issues. Otherwise, expect to reduce settings and use upscaling technologies for a playable experience.
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