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"We probably need a few more Expedition 33s to just prove them wrong" – the maker of Valor Mortis on why publishers should have faith in AA
One More Level, the studio behind Ghostrunner, discusses the challenges of securing funding for AA games despite successes like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. After losing publisher Private Division, the studio found a new partner in Lyrical Games, a publisher focused on mid-tier titles, allowing them to maintain their team and quality for Valor Mortis.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault launch trailer – action RPG sequel lands on Nintendo Switch 2
The launch trailer for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has been released, coinciding with its launch on Nintendo Switch. This action RPG sequel, following the 2018 original, tasks players with rebuilding a shop in the village of Tresna by exploring dungeons, gathering loot, and reinvesting in the community.
Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is getting a sequel from its original director, who formed a new studio after his alleged firing following censorship backlash
A sequel to the Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is in development at Indolphinity, a new studio founded by original director Xia Siyuan. Publisher 505 Games will return for the sequel, which is in the preparation phase and expected to release in several years. The original game faced backlash in China over its historical portrayals, leading to a retcon and a lower Steam review score.
After dissolution of the original team, a Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel has been confirmed with the original creative director at the helm
Despite the dissolution of its original development team, a sequel to the soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been confirmed. Original creative director Xia Siyuan will lead development at his new studio, Indolphinity, with 505 Games providing funding and global publishing. The sequel is in the preparation phase, with a focus on improving quality and player experience based on community feedback.
505 Games and Indolphinity Announce New Chapter in the WUCHANG Franchise | Invision Game Community
505 Games and Indolphinity have announced a new development and publishing agreement for the WUCHANG franchise. Indolphinity will lead development of the sequel, while 505 Games will provide funding and global publishing. This follows the success of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, which achieved over 131,000 concurrent Steam players and 5 million players worldwide.
Soulslike game Wuchang is officially getting a sequel developed by its creator's new studio after the original team…
505 Games has partnered with Xia Siyuan, the original creator of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and his new studio Indolphinity to develop a sequel to the soulslike game. Indolphinity will lead creative development, while 505 Games will provide funding and global publishing. The sequel is currently in its preparation phase, with the publisher expressing strong belief in Wuchang as a long-term global franchise.
A Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel is in development
505 Games has announced that a sequel to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is in development at Indolphinity, a studio founded by the original game's creator, Xia Siyuan. 505 Games will provide funding and publish the title, which is currently in the early stages of development. Digital Bros acquired the rights to the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP earlier this year.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel in the works from original director's new studio, which bears the wonderful name Indolphinity
A sequel to the Chinese soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is in development by a new studio called Indolphinity, led by the original game's director Xia Siyuan. Indolphinity, formerly of Lenzee, is publishing the new title with 505 Games, whose parent company Digital Bros acquired the IP rights. The sequel aims to continue the series' narrative rooted in Eastern culture.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced, Led by Original Director
Digital Bros has announced a sequel to the Souls-like action RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, with the original director Xia Siyuan returning. A new studio, Indolphinity, has been established in China with an initial investment of 21.5 million Euros to develop the game. The sequel aims to build upon the original's success, which recently surpassed five million players.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers tops 5 million players despite dev team's collapse
Despite the collapse of its development team, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has surpassed five million players. The Wuxia action game, described as 'Soulslike comfort food', has maintained a 'mixed' Steam score with no updates since November 2025. The intellectual property rights were acquired by Digital Bros in April.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Announces A 5-Million Player Count To Celebrate Its First Anniversary
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has reached 5 million players, celebrating its first anniversary. The game, known for its Soulslike elements, deep combat, and engaging narrative, has garnered a significant and enthusiastic community. While no new content or DLC is currently planned, the acquisition of IP rights by Digital Bros, parent company of 505 Games, leaves open the possibility of a future sequel.
MercurySteam announces 'difficult and painful' job cuts as its God of War-inspired hack 'n' slash…
MercurySteam has announced a workforce adjustment process, described as difficult and painful, in the same week its latest game, Blades of Fire, launched on Steam. The God of War-inspired action-adventure game had previously underperformed commercially, leading to an anticipated write-off by publisher 505 Games. Blades of Fire has recently received a 2.0 update on Steam, introducing new features and Steam Deck support.
Blades of Fire version 2.0 update is out now with New Game Plus, Titanium Difficulty & more
MercurySteam has released a major 2.0 update for their action RPG Blades of Fire, introducing New Game Plus, Titanium Difficulty, and other enhancements. The update coincides with the game's launch on Steam, expanding its availability beyond the Epic Games Store on PC. The update is available to all players across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and Mixtape Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in May
Microsoft's Game Pass is adding several new titles in May, including Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and Mixtape. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy 5, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Elite Dangerous. Some games will be leaving the service on May 15th.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols, and EA Sports FC 26 Free With PS Plus in May
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will receive EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols for free in May. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, an action RPG, was recently acquired by Digital Bros after development issues, while Nine Sols is a 2D Metroidvania. These titles will be available from May 5th to June 1st.
Chinese-made soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, set in historical China, is now owned by... Italians?
The Chinese-developed soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, previously noted for its global attention, has been acquired by the Italian company Digital Bros., parent of 505 Games. Despite earlier issues, the game proved successful, topping Steam's bestseller chart and selling over one million copies, generating significant revenue.
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.
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.
