Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Dev Apologizes for Poor Optimization, Releases Major Fixes in Patch 1.3

Sagar Mankar
Jul 26
2 min read

Mysterious figure with eyepatch and ornate attire stands in dim, fiery room, with glowing yellow patterns and intense expression. She's Wuchang from the game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. — Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (Image Credit: 505 Games)

Just a day after the full launch of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, developer Leenzee Games and publisher 505 Games have publicly apologized for the game’s performance problems across PC and consoles.

Citing poor optimization, pricing bugs, and pre-order reward errors, the studio issued a heartfelt apology and swiftly followed it up with a 1.3 patch aimed at fixing the most glaring issues.

Despite its strong Soulslike foundations and positive early reception (with a 75 on Metacritic), Wuchang’s launch was hindered by a host of technical setbacks. Players on both console and PC platforms have reported erratic frame rates, crashes, and inconsistent optimization—even on high-end systems.

What Leenzee and 505 Said in Their Apology

In a joint statement, Leenzee Games and 505 Games said:

“These problems should never have occurred, and we deeply regret the inconvenience and negative experience some players are currently facing.”

They acknowledged three main issues:

Performance problems, even on systems that meet or exceed recommended specs
Pricing errors in select regions
Pre-order reward distribution failures for both Standard and Deluxe editions

To make amends, the devs promised:

A free copy of the game's Original Soundtrack DLC for all Steam buyers
Refunds for anyone who already purchased the soundtrack
A new exclusive costume for Deluxe Edition players in future updates

And true to their word, they followed the apology with a new patch.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – Update 1.3 Patch Notes

Performance Optimizations

Low Latency Mode Toggle: No longer enabled by default; can now be turned on/off in settings.
GPU-Specific Supersampling Adjustments: Prevents unintended performance drops on select graphics cards.
VRAM Optimization:
- For GPUs ≤ 8GB: New memory-saving optimization active at all texture quality levels.
- For GPUs > 8GB: Optimization applied only at Low texture settings.
- These changes aim to reduce stuttering and crashes caused by low video memory.

Bug Fixes & Stability

Crash Fix: Resolved a crash occurring after the company logo screen.
Finisher Animation Stutter: Fixed jankiness in certain executions.
Pre-order Rewards Fixed:
- Players can now collect the correct rewards from the Reverent Temple donation box.
- Applies to both Standard and Deluxe editions.
Original Soundtrack DLC: Now free for all owners as compensation.