Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is off to a solid start, boasting impressive engagement numbers on Steam and a growing player base via Xbox Game Pass. But like many high-profile launches, things haven’t been exactly silky smooth, especially for PC players dealing with bugs and performance issues. Thankfully, the devs have just dropped Update patch 1.3, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
Performance First: PC Optimisations Arrive
One of the biggest highlights in Update 1.3 focuses on improving PC performance. From memory management to settings tweaks, here’s what’s changed:
- Low Latency Mode
- No longer enabled by default
- Players can manually toggle it via the Options menu
- Reduces unexpected input lag depending on your setup
- Supersampling Resolution Limits
- Adjusted for select GPUs to prevent performance drops
- VRAM Optimization
- For GPUs with ≤8GB VRAM: Memory-saving features now apply across all texture settings
- For GPUs with >8GB VRAM: Optimizations apply only when texture quality is set to Low
These changes are designed to eliminate crashes and severe stuttering caused by memory overload.
Crucial Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
Update 1.3 addresses several major bugs that plagued early adopters:
- Startup Crash Fixed
- Some users were crashing immediately after the company logo animation: that’s now resolved
- Finisher Stuttering
- Fixed stuttering during finisher animations on certain setups
- Edition Content Issues
- Players weren’t receiving their Standard or Deluxe Edition content: this has been fixed
- Deluxe owners: Log in and claim your items at the donation box in Reverent Temple
- Free Bonus for All
- As a goodwill gesture, all players now receive the Original Soundtrack DLC for free
Balance Changes: A Kinder, Fairer Chapter 2?
Let’s be real: Chapter 2 was rough, especially thanks to those relentless landmines. Thankfully, the devs have heard your pain:
- Reduced Landmine Density
- Explosion Damage Decreased
These tweaks aim to maintain challenge without being unfair, a welcome change for many.
More Fixes on the Way
Still running into issues? Don’t stress: this is just the first step in a larger post-launch support plan:
- A more comprehensive patch is already in the works
Should You Dive Into Wuchang Now?
With this update live and more support on the horizon, it’s a great time to jump in. Add in the free soundtrack bonus and Game Pass availability, and it’s a low-risk, high-reward opportunity for any action RPG fan.
Explore the grim fantasy of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, now with fewer bugs and a whole lot more polish.