If this soulslike is on your radar, you’re not alone. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is picking up serious buzz, and the fact it’s coming to Xbox Game Pass day one only adds fuel to the fire.
Here’s how to make sure you’re ready the moment it drops, no matter what platform you’re on or where you live.
Wuchang Preload Info
Getting the game installed before launch is a no-brainer if you want to avoid watching a progress bar while everyone else is already dying to the first boss. For Xbox and Steam users, preloads open on July 21 at 5 PM PDT. PlayStation players get access a bit later, starting at 7 PM PDT that same day.
If you’re not on US time, here’s a quick conversion. In Europe, Xbox and Steam players can start preloading around 2 AM CET on July 22, and PlayStation at 4 AM CET. In China Standard Time, that’s 8 AM for Xbox and Steam, and 10 AM for PlayStation. Set it up before bed and you’ll wake up good to go.
Wuchang Release Time
This is a full-on global launch. No weird tricks, no region hopping, no early access from New Zealand. Everyone gets in at roughly the same real-world moment. In the US, you can start playing on July 23 in the evening, depending on your time zone. The official release date is July 24, 2025, across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
It’s already confirmed for Xbox Game Pass, so if you’re subbed, you can play it day one without spending extra. If you’re buying it standalone, the price is $49.99, which is on the lower side for a new AAA-style release.
How to Be Ready
First, make sure you’ve got enough space. PC players need at least 16GB RAM and around 60GB of free storage. Check for updates, make sure auto-download is turned on, and avoid last-minute issues by clearing out old stuff you’re not playing.
If you’re looking for amount of free storage for preload here you go:
- Steam – 42GB
- PlayStation – 15GB
- Xbox – 32GB
Here’s when it unlocks in a few major regions:
- Los Angeles — July 23 at 7 PM
- New York — July 23 at 10 PM
- London — July 24 at 3 AM
- Beijing — July 24 at 10 AM
Whether you’re on console or PC, make sure your connection is solid and that nothing’s clogging up your bandwidth. If your setup’s ready, you’ll be playing while others are still waiting for patches to install.
Why This Launch Stands Out
Synchronized launches like this are the new standard for games trying to make a splash. It keeps the community on the same page, which means better matchmaking, shared hype, and fewer spoilers floating around on socials before you even get a chance to boot up.
The fact that Wuchang is hitting Game Pass on day one matters too. It means more people can try it without a big upfront cost, which usually leads to a bigger community and faster word-of-mouth if the game’s any good. Early impressions from people who played demos at Summer Game Fest say the combat hits hard but feels fair, and that the first few hours do a good job of teaching you how to survive.
If you’re into games like Sekiro or Nioh, this might scratch that itch. Tough fights, dark tone, and a setting that feels fresh as plague-era Ming Dynasty China isn’t something we see often in gaming. Add in the visual style and heavy atmosphere, and Wuchang might end up being one of the bigger surprises this year.