It might be best not to update Wuchang right now. A recent patch drastically alters the gameplay and storyline by making certain enemies unkillable—apparently due to pressure from nationalist groups in China.

Games that launch with a warm reception and then alienate their communities with post-launch decisions are nothing new. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is now among them. Just three weeks after release, Patch 1.5 dropped on August 12, aiming to polish the experience and ease community frustrations. Instead, it has sparked outrage: developer Leenzee rewrote key narrative beats, changing the fate of several important characters in what many fans call a blatant act of censorship.

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Historical characters can no longer die in the game

While Wuchang is a fantasy title, it takes place during the late Ming Dynasty—a highly significant period in Chinese history. Many of the game’s enemies are inspired by real historical figures. In the new version, several bosses and NPCs no longer die after battle. Instead, they “collapse from exhaustion,” remaining alive and kneeling on the ground. This change extends even to hostile soldiers and civilians. Entire segments—like Chapter 4—are now far less challenging, to the point of being almost trivial.

According to Lance McDonald, a well-known figure in the FromSoftware fan community, one boss “just stands still” after the battle. Other players have reported similar inconsistencies, arguing these contradict what the developers originally intended for the story.

Many blame the nationalist influence for the changes

The criticism extends beyond gameplay. Bosses who once had emotional, story-driven deaths now deliver vague lines. For instance, General Ming now says, “I won’t stop you, but those ahead will treat you as a monster.” Online forums and social media are filled with accusations that Leenzee caved to pressure from Chinese nationalists unhappy with the portrayal of historical characters. Some users argue these claims are exaggerated.

The controversy has also hit official spaces: Reddit threads discussing the patch were deleted, pushing discussion to alternative platforms. Some fans regret the loss of narrative weight, while others call for player choice in how character arcs unfold. Others go further, saying they’re glad they finished the game before the patch “ruined” the experience.

Patch 1.5 also introduced positive changes—faster healing, and groundwork for respawn points closer to bosses—but these have been completely overshadowed by the story edits, which many say have gutted one of Wuchang’s most powerful chapters.

Source: 3djuegos