Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – confused about which edition to grab? Standard gets you the game. Deluxe throws in extra gear. But is it worth more? Let’s break it down.
Standard Edition
For $49.99, you’re getting the base game. Perfect if you want to soak in the world, fight your way through the story, and earn everything the hard way. If you’re the kind of player who likes building your loadout from scratch and grinding your way up, this is all you need. And honestly, 49.99 is pretty fair for a full-length, single-player soulslike that looks this good.
Deluxe Edition
Now we’re talking $59.99. This one stacks on some extras that make your early hours feel a little flashier.
You get four unique costumes:
- Tiger of Fortune,
- Draconic Resurgence,
- Soul Ritual Robe,
- Overlord’s Regalia.
Great for showing off while you’re bleeding all over the floor.
You also get four weapons:
- Watcher’s Gaze (a sword),
- Dragoncoil Lance (spear),
- Eternal Sovereignty (dual blades), and
- Moonlight Dragon (another sword).
They look slick and come with that bonus satisfaction of slicing through corrupted horrors in style. You also get Blood of Changhong, a one-time item that gives your character a noticeable skill bump early on. Not game-breaking, but helpful.
Early Gameplay Impact
Costumes are just for show, but the weapons hit harder than your default options. Blood of Changhong gives you a boost when the game’s at its nastiest. You’ll still get wrecked — it’s a soulslike — but it won’t feel quite as hopeless out of the gate.
Pre-order Bonuses
Pre-ordering gets you the same bonuses no matter which edition you pick. The Night and White Pack includes two enhanced costume sets, Night Spectre and White Spectre, five pieces each. Very ghostly and very dramatic.
You also get the Vermillion War Club, which is an axe, and a medium skill upgrade item called Glistening Red Mercury. That’s an early-game weapon and another bump to your skill progression. Not game-breaking, but a solid little boost to help you find your footing.
Who’s Behind It and What to Expect
Wuchang is made by Leenzee and published by 505 Games. It’s a gritty action RPG set in a twisted version of late Ming Dynasty China. Imagine haunted temples, cursed monsters, and a heroine with a supernatural disease that gives her feathers and freaky powers.
It’s not open-world like Elden Ring, but it’s got big, interconnected zones with secrets, upgrades, and story forks based on the choices you make.
Wuchang, your character, is a pirate warrior with amnesia and a weird affliction. You’ll gain skills by absorbing them from dead enemies and piece together the truth about what’s going on.
The Verdict? Dark, Single-Player, and Fully Worth It
Mark your calendar: it drops July 24, 2025. You’ll be able to grab it on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It’s hitting Game Pass right away, which is always a win.
PS5 Pro gets a little extra love with some boosted features, and DualSense haptics are in the mix for that extra bit of immersion. When it comes to playtime, you’re looking at around 25 to 35 hours for a regular run. If you’re the “check every corner and max every stat” type, it can push past 50.
Conclusion
If you want the clean, straight-up experience, Standard’s the way to go. If you like some flair and don’t mind spending a bit more, Deluxe won’t disappoint. Either way, you’re signing up for something dark, intense, and very likely worth your time.