A sequel to the acclaimed Soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been officially announced, with original creative director Xia Siyuan spearheading the project. The news follows previous reports that the game's initial development team had disbanded.
The new project has been greenlit by publisher 505 Games, which announced in April that it had acquired full rights to the Wuchang franchise. Siyuan has founded a new studio, Chengdu Indolphinity, to develop the sequel in partnership with 505 Games.
Development on a follow-up to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers had appeared uncertain after numerous reports indicated Siyuan had departed developer Leenzee, along with other team members. These departures reportedly followed a studio directive for staff to shift focus from post-launch support to other projects. The game has not received updates since November.
"We are delighted to once again enter into a deep partnership with 505 Games under our new studio brand, Chengdu Indolphinity," Siyuan stated. "As a development team made up of Chinese creators, we firmly believe that profound cultural heritage is our greatest competitive strength. 505 Games respects the creative process and understands developers' needs. Our philosophies are highly aligned, giving us great confidence in the long-term future of the series. We take player and community feedback seriously while remaining committed to our original vision and cultural roots. We will strive to deliver higher quality and a more complete experience in response to players' long-standing expectations. The story of Wuchang is not over. Chengdu Indolphinity and 505 Games will embark on a new journey together, opening a brand-new chapter for this story rooted in Eastern soil."
While a release window for the sequel has not yet been revealed, its development is now confirmed. IGN awarded Wuchang: Fallen Feathers an 8/10, praising its combat, level design, skill tree, and bosses, while noting occasional difficulty spikes and ambushes.