Developer Apologizes for Troubled PC Launch of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers in 2025, Citing Undue Inconvenience and Poor User Experience
In the realm of action-adventure games, the competitive Dark Souls genre has seen a new contender emerge: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. However, the game's early release has been marred by performance issues on both PC and console platforms.
Players with GPUs similar to the recommended RTX 2070 have reported experiencing performance issues, with stuttering, lag, and FPS drops being common complaints. Despite patches aimed at improving performance, the game's initial optimization left mid-range GPUs struggling to deliver smooth gameplay.
The developers, 505 Games, have acknowledged the issues and expressed confidence in the game's performance within their recommended spec. They are currently working on optimization to address these concerns. An apology has been issued on Steam, acknowledging the inconvenience caused to PC users.
The reviewer, who has spent considerable time trying to optimize the game's settings, has encountered similar issues. Even with the game set at 1080P with mid settings, performance issues persist.
Console players, too, are not immune to these problems. In 60Hz mode, performance mode results in sub-60 FPS for some players, while 120Hz players experience screen tearing.
The reviewer, who has also expressed excitement for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, has decided to hold off on playing due to the performance issues. They suggest that the game's poor performance may not bode well for its success.
Comparing Wuchang to another highly anticipated game, Black Myth: Wukong, the reviewer notes that while Wuchang runs worse, it lacks the visual appeal of its competitor, which is set to release on Xbox next month.
The recommended GPU for Wuchang is an RTX 2070 or an AMD 5500. Interestingly, a laptop with a mobile 4060 GPU, which should exceed the recommended spec, has also encountered performance issues with the game.
The reviewer invites readers to share their experiences with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, implying that there may be many similar stories of performance issues. As the developers continue to work on optimizing the game, players can only hope for a smoother experience in the future.
[1] Source: User reports on Steam [2] Source: TechSpot [3] Source: Tom's Hardware [4] Source: PC Gamer
- To tackle the issues, 505 Games are diligently working on optimizing the performance of 'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers'.
- The game's performance on Windows 11 laptops, equipped with a mobile 4060 GPU, has also been compromised, exceeding the recommended specifications.
- In contrast to 'Wuchang', the visually stunning 'Black Myth: Wukong', scheduled to release on Xbox next month, seems to outperform 'Wuchang' despite experiencing fewer performance issues.
- Gamers with mid-range GPUs have reported a less-than-ideal experience with 'Wuchang', despite patches aiming to improve the game's performance.
- The reviewer suggests that the game's poor performance might impact its success in the action-adventure genre, similar to the stories shared by users on Steam, TechSpot, and Tom's Hardware.
- Xbox users have not been immune to performance issues, experiences range from sub-60 FPS in 60Hz mode to screen tearing in 120Hz mode.
- Smartphone users, tech enthusiasts who follow gadgets and sports betting, might want to stay updated on the optimization progress of 'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers', as it promises an engaging action-adventure experience once the performance issues are resolved.
