Wuchang patch boosts PC performance and balance

A PC patch for Wuchang Fallen Feathers adds performance tweaks and balance changes.

Wuchang Fallen Feathers patch improves balance and performance on PC

A new patch for PC tightens performance and adjusts balance to soften some of the game’s tougher sections. It also sheds some of the rough edges that made it feel derivative at launch by clarifying systems like skyborn might and the madness gauge and by enabling more reliable combat flow.

The patch notes promise future changes, including a potential shrine or boss respawn option and better console support. Despite progress, PS5 versions still show stutters and texture issues, underscoring the gap between PC polish and console performance.

The update signals a maturation for a Soulslike that struggled with clarity and pace. By letting the player heal faster and interrupt enemy animations more easily, the game leans into a rhythm that could separate it from clones.

Yet patching is not a cure for design tension. Fans crave both challenge and fairness, and until the broader scope of content and accessibility is addressed, Wuchang risks being seen as promising but imperfect.

Highlights

The patch signals a willingness to listen and improve.