WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers released this week and was immediately hit for poor performance, especially on PC and PS5. A hotfix patch was just released on all platforms to help bring the framerate up to snuff.
We covered WUCHANG back at launch, stating:
I wish I could go on and on about the story and my experience in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. It is an amazing title, one of the best the genre has to offer. It is available Day One in Xbox Game Pass. After beating it, all I want to do is play it again and again.
Patch 1.3
Here are the patch notes for every version of 1.3, with specific fixes on PC listed below:
- Reduced landmine damage
- Adjusted the Shrine location in the Burning Cavern of Worship’s Rise in Ruins (Chapter 4)
- Fixed the issue where the Nightmare Demon could occasionally fail to transition to the second battle phase
- Fixed abnormal multi-playthrough stats for certain jade pendants
In a social media post, the team detailed what seems to be a successful attempt to improve performance on PC:
⚙️ Performance Related Optimizations
Low Latency Mode is now a manual toggle in the Options menu. It will no longer be enabled by default.
Supersampling resolution limits have been adjusted on select GPU models to prevent unintended performance degradation.
VRAM optimization for lower-end GPUs:
For GPUs with 8GB or less VRAM, memory-saving optimization is now applied across all texture quality levels.
For GPUs with more than 8GB VRAM, this optimization applies only when texture quality is set to Low.
These changes improve stability and reduce crashes or stuttering caused by insufficient video memory.
🛠 Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
Fixed a crash that could occur immediately after the company logo during game startup.
Resolved execution stutter affecting select hardware configurations during finisher animations.
Fixed issues related to both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition – after the patch update, players of both versions will receive the correct content rewards. Players who have already purchased the Deluxe Edition package will need to log in again and claim the reward at the donation box located in Reverent Temple.
All WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers owners will receive the Original Soundtrack DLC for free as compensation.
⚔️ Gameplay Balance Adjustments
Chapter 2 – Landmine Encounter Rebalancing:
Reduced the number of landmines and adjusted their damage output to create a more fair and enjoyable challenge.
We are currently working on a more extensive patch that will be rolling out in the next few days. If you’re still experiencing issues after this update, please visit our FAQ page or reach out to our Customer Support team for further assistance.
