Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Promises a New Eastern Soulslike Experience

The recent Xbox Partner Preview showcased a wide array of exciting games, but Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is undoubtedly one of the standout titles that fans are eagerly watching. This Eastern-themed Soulslike from publisher 505 Games has captured attention with its promising trailer, leaving fans hungry for more details.

Let’s take a look at everything we know so far about the announcement of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and what this Eastern-inspired Soulslike might bring in 2025.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Is Our Next Look At Eastern Souls-likes

Set in China toward the end of the Ming Dynasty, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers follows the journey of Wuchang, a sword-wielding protagonist with a mastery of magic. Battling formidable enemies, this game has drawn comparisons to Black Myth: Wukong due to its overall tone, but it promises something unique.

Unlike other popular Soulslikes, such as Lies of P and Enotria: The Last Song, or even Black Myth: Wukong (which isn’t technically a Soulslike), Wuchang seems to offer a deeper magic system.

In the trailer, the character casts a range of spells—lightning, energy spears, purple flames, and even a fire attack reminiscent of Elden Ring's Flame of Frenzy. This emphasis on magic suggests that the game might focus heavily on complex spell systems, similar to what we see in the Souls series, especially Elden Ring or Dark Souls 2.

This magic is integrated into Wuchang’s swordplay, creating what appears to be intense, high-octane combat. While it’s hard to fully judge from captured gameplay alone (we can't even say how much of a Souls-like it is just yet), the early footage shows great potential, and fans are excited to see how it all plays out.

A Dark Story of Plague and Power

The plot of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers seems relatively straightforward. The land of Shu is afflicted by a plague called “Feathering,” which causes mutations and likely serves as the source of most enemies. The game also teases menacing bosses who seem to be unique characters and primary antagonists, though we’ve yet to learn much about their backgrounds.

Wuchang herself remains silent in the teaser, so little is known about her character beyond her being an extremely skilled warrior and her mission to stop the Feathering. Speaking of, it appears that she embraces its effects, using it to gain powers and magic to fight off foes, which Is just so cool. For now, though, we'll just have to wait for more information to tell the full story of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It will also be available on Game Pass from day one, thanks to the partnership between 505 Games and Microsoft. Stay tuned for future updates!