Thread: Chinese martial arts RPG Wandering Sword receives free update, The Southern Chronicles

Vyse

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Hey Swordsmen! We're thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated martial arts RPG Wandering Sword will be officially releasing on September 15th, 2023!

Experience the latest release date trailer for Wandering Sword, a captivating Chinese martial-arts RPG beautifully combining pixel art with the rich essence of Chinese martial arts culture. Explore expansive worlds, from bustling towns to serene landscapes. Forge bonds with martial artists while mastering diverse martial arts skills and weaponry. Step into your destiny and embark on your path to become a legendary Wuxia master.

Mark your calendars for Wandering Sword's official release on September 15!

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As you explore the lands, you will discover hundreds of martial arts forms and weapons to master and wield. You will learn how to cultivate your energy through meridian points and become an expert of both the external and internal forms to gain true mastery of martial prowess.
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Combat is conducted on a tiled board and a unique point is that it allows gamers to switch between turn-based mode or real-time mode during combat. The turn-based mode will suit gamers who prefer the traditional way of playing slower paced RPGs while the real-time mode will appeal to players who like to think on their feet and dish out attacks as quickly as their fingers can move.

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In Wandering Sword, you can build relationships with NPCs through interacting with them. You can even recruit some of them to join your adventures and share their martial arts and weapons with you. Who knows, you may even fall in love!
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The game is developed in Unreal Engine and uses beautiful pixel art to showcase an open world with bustling ancient Chinese towns, scenic mountains, picturesque rivers, dangerous lairs, treacherous terrains and more.
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Wandering Sword offers great replayability. Different choices you make will lead to different endings for the game. There are also a great number of side quests you can opt to take on besides the main quest, which will provide many hours of adventure time.
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Octopath Traveler but set in fantasy China? Sounds interesting and I really hope it can match the quality of Octopath.

Could use a good Chinese fantasy setting since Jade Empire. That's too long honestly.
 

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New Side Storyline: "The Southern Chronicles"

Your journey takes an exciting turn after meeting new companions from Wuxian Sect in the depths of Monkey Woods. You will find yourself plunged into a crisis involving the various Nanjiang tribes, Pili School, and even the Imperial Court. Venture deep into the mysterious Nanjiang, exploring new areas fraught with dangers and unprecedented monsters. Here, every step is a challenge, and every challenge is an opportunity to prove your mettle.

Prepare to encounter new characters and recruit martial artists who will either stand by your side as your most trusted allies or block your path as daunting adversaries. This journey is more than a test of strength—it's a quest to discover the true essence of heroism. How will your decisions shape the world around you?

Embarking On This New Adventure


There are three different methods to trigger "The Southern Chronicles" side storyline, all of which are detailed here in our Steam Guide. You can continue your adventure from an existing save, but we recommend using a save before the quest "[Main Story] Become Martial Disciple."

For those of you who do not have a suitable save file, fret not! We've prepared a special save file with instructions just for you here, ensuring that everyone can immediately jump into this exciting new side storyline.

Together with this new side storyline, here are some new features you can look forward to as well!

New Difficulty Modes


Prepare to tailor your martial arts journey to your liking with the difficulty selection feature! We've included multiple difficulty levels for you to select from, ranging from Easy, Normal (default), Hard, and Extreme. In higher difficulty modes, not only are the enemies' stats adjusted, but they have enhanced senses to detect you when you are near them. However, your resilience will be rewarded with boosted Inheritance Points and rewards. This feature empowers you to shape your own legendary path in Wandering Sword, ensuring every journey is as relaxing or as adrenaline-fueled as you desire.

New Game Plus


For the veterans out there, every adventure heralds a new beginning! After completing the game, you will earn Inheritance Points. When starting a New Game after completing a full playthrough, you will begin your journey from the all new Inheritance Library, where you can then use your Inheritance points to exchange them for coins, meridian points, martial points, initial equipment, etc. Now, you'll be ever-ready for your next playthrough!
 
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