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Digital Bros. acquires Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP for $4.6m
Digital Bros. has acquired the intellectual property for the soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from developer Chengdu Lingze Technology Co. Ltd for approximately $4.6 million. The acquisition aims to enhance the group's ability to make future development decisions and retain all generated value, eliminating future royalty obligations. The company anticipates no significant impact on the current fiscal year's business outlook.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP Acquired By Digital Bros for €4 Million
Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, has acquired the intellectual property rights for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from developer Leenzee for €4 million. This acquisition follows reported development issues and layoffs at Leenzee, including the game's director. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Dev Sells IP to Publisher 505 Games' Parent Company, Digital Bros.
Italian company Digital Bros has acquired the intellectual property rights for the game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The sale was made by the game's developer to Digital Bros, the parent company of publisher 505 Games.
Assetto Corsa Rally and FIA Announce Global Esports Partnership
FIA has partnered with 505 Games and Supernova Games Studios to launch the "FIA Esports Global Rally Tour," utilizing Assetto Corsa Rally as its exclusive official platform. This new international rally esports competition, driven by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, aims to inspire future generations and increase global participation in motorsport. The multi-stage competition will feature online qualifiers and regional shootouts, culminating in finals held during FIA Awards Week in Shanghai.
Digital Bros buys the rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for €4 million
Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, has acquired the intellectual property rights to the soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for approximately €4 million. This acquisition grants Digital Bros full ownership of the franchise, eliminating future royalty obligations to developer Chengdu Lingze Technology. The game, which launched in July 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Digital Bros acquires the intellectual property rights relating to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Digital Bros has acquired the intellectual property rights for the soulslike action RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from developer Chengdu Lingze Technology Co. Ltd for approximately Euro 4 million. The acquisition, which includes full ownership of the IP, aims to enhance the Group's ability to make future development decisions and increase its portfolio of fully owned intellectual property. The game, published by Digital Bros' subsidiary 505 Games, has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 1 million units and reaching the top of Steam's Global Top Sellers chart.
Digital Bros buys Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP
Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, has acquired the intellectual property rights for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from developer Lenzee for approximately €4 million. This acquisition grants Digital Bros full ownership of the series, aligning with their strategy to increase fully owned intellectual property. The deal is not expected to significantly impact the current fiscal year's business outlook, though the company projects over a million copies sold by March 31st, 2026.
Blades of Fire 2.0 – WeeklyFeature Spotlight
Developer MercurySteam and publisher 505 Games have released the second episode in their weekly video series for Blades of Fire Version 2.0, focusing on the new Transmutation system. This feature allows players to convert discovered materials into others at the forge, with more lower-tier materials required for higher-tier ones. The Version 2.0 update, including Transmutation and Photo Mode, will launch for free on Steam on May 14 and other platforms including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X shortly after.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers might have a future, with western publisher swooping in to buy rights after its dev was shut down
Italian publisher Digital Bros has acquired the intellectual property rights for the Soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for approximately €4 million. This acquisition comes after the game's developer, Chengdu Lingzee, was shut down. Digital Bros, which previously partnered with Chengdu Lingzee for the game's global release, will now control all future development and revenue for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, indicating a potential future for the title despite the developer's closure.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP Rights Acquired by Digital Bros for €4 Million
Digital Bros, parent company of 505 Games, has acquired the intellectual property rights for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from Leenzee for €4 million. This acquisition follows turmoil surrounding the game's development team and the alleged firing of its director/producer, Xia Siyuan. Digital Bros highlighted the first game's success, having sold over one million units and generated more than €30 million in revenue.
Digital Bros acquires Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP
Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, has acquired the intellectual property rights for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from Chinese developer Leenzee Games. The game, which launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, has sold over one million units. This acquisition aims to give Digital Bros more control over future development decisions for the franchise.
Anime Action Game MIGHTREYA Surpasses 150,000 Wishlists
The anime superhero action game MIGHTREYA, developed by Wazen and published by 505 Games, has surpassed 150,000 wishlists on Steam. The game will feature aerial combat with intuitive controls, combo chaining, three weapons, and over 30 unique actions. It will include full Japanese voice acting and multilingual text localization.
Wuchang Fallen Feathers Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Orders Open
Pre-orders are now open for the vinyl soundtrack of the souls-like game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The soundtrack, mastered by Joe Caithness and featuring music composed by Xu Wutong, Zhai Jinyan, Zhang Zhenkun, and Cao Lishu, is available in exclusive and standard editions. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Relive the Feathering With The WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Soundtrack on Vinyl
Laced Records, in collaboration with Leenzee Games and 505 Games, is releasing the soundtrack for the 2025 action RPG WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers on vinyl. An exclusive 'Crimson Edge' edition featuring 29 tracks with a black and red color-in-color effect will be available, alongside a standard black vinyl edition. The music, composed by Xu Wutong, Zhai Jinyan, Zhang Zhenkun, and Cao Lishu, masterfully blends traditional Chinese instruments with modern elements to reflect the game's dark, plague-stricken setting.
Blades of Fire Version 2.0 Introduces Photo Mode Ahead of May Launch | Invision Game Community
Blades of Fire Version 2.0, launching May 14, will introduce a comprehensive Photo Mode with advanced controls for camera adjustments, depth of field, color tools, and visual effects. A playable demo featuring the new mode is available on Steam. The update will also be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Epic Games Store, and PC.
Blades of Fire 2.0 – WeeklyFeature Spotlight: Photo Mode
Developer MercurySteam and publisher 505 Games have launched a new video series highlighting features in Blades of Fire - Version 2.0, releasing on Steam PC on May 14 and other platforms later. The first episode focuses on the new Photo Mode, which offers extensive camera controls, depth of field adjustments, color tools, and visual effects for players to capture their in-game moments.
Wild Arms 4 Returns on PS Plus Premium, But Its PS2 Reviews Were Ruthless
Wild Arms 4 is launching on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 via PS Plus Premium, bringing the 2005 JRPG back to modern consoles. Upon its original release, the game received largely negative reviews, with critics citing mediocrity, bugs, and poor design choices, though IGN offered a more positive appraisal. The re-release prompts a look back at its critical reception.
ENDIX Digital Gaming Expo Returns to Steam & Epic in May
The ENDIX Digital Gaming Expo is returning in May, launching for the first time on Steam and Epic Games Store. Built in Unreal Engine, the interactive expo aims to be accessible to everyone, regardless of cost or location, featuring booths from publishers like THQ Nordic, Team17, and 505 Games. A dedicated horror showcase called Theatrum Obscurum and Alienware-sponsored mini-games will also be featured.
Assetto Corsa EVO: Early Access Update 0.6 now available
Assetto Corsa EVO has released Early Access Update 0.6, introducing the Sebring International Raceway and six new cars including the Audi R8 LMS GT4 Evo and Ferrari 296 GT3. This update also features refined suspension modeling, improved multiplayer collision behavior, enhanced audio, and official MoTeC telemetry support. The simulation racing title is available on Steam Early Access for PC.
Wuchang PS5 Dev Team May Be Gone for Good
The development team for the PlayStation 5 title Wuchang: Fallen Feathers within Leenzee appears to have disbanded. Following the departure of producer and director Xia Siyuan, most staff reportedly refused to transition to outsourced projects, leading to the team's dissolution. Publisher 505 Games had previously stated the game was a sales success.
