Wandering Sword News

[h3]Winter Sale Begins — Wandering Sword Hits One Of It's Lowest Price Yet![/h3][p]Greetings Swordsmen![/p][p]We’re excited to announce that Wandering Sword is now part of the Steam Winter Sale — with one of our best discounts to date! From December 18, 2025, to January 5, 2026 (starting 6 PM UTC), both the base game and DLC are on sale:[/p]

• [p]🗡️ Wandering Sword Base Game — 25% Off[/p]
• [p]🌊 Wandering Sword - Secrets of the Eastern Sea DLC — 15% Off[/p]

[p]It’s the perfect time to begin your martial arts journey or continue your adventure across the Eastern Sea![/p][hr][/hr][h3]New “Wanderers of War” Bundle![/h3][p][/p][p]We’re also thrilled to introduce a brand-new bundle with the hit tactical RPG Wartales! This “Complete the Set” bundle lets you own both games with an extra 10% off on top of any existing discounts.[/p][p]About the Bundle:
Explore two deep, strategic RPGs across vastly different worlds — one rooted in wuxia martial arts, the other in gritty medieval survival.[/p]

• [p]🏔️ Wartales: Lead a band of mercenaries across a dangerous medieval world. Take contracts, survive harsh lands, and build your legacy.[/p]
• [p]🗡️ Wandering Sword: Play as a young swordsman navigating ancient China. Learn martial arts, form relationships, and shape your own heroic path.[/p]

[p]Already own one of the games? Simply “complete the set” and get the full discount![/p][hr][/hr][h3]That’s all for today’s update![/h3][p]
We hope you enjoy this winter adventure — whether you're traveling the martial world or commanding a mercenary band through medieval lands.[/p][p]Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, leave a review, or join our growing community![/p][p]Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a warm and happy holiday season! ❄️[/p][p]Twitter | Discord[/p]

[p]Greetings Swordsmen![/p][p]We’ve just released another update packed with key fixes and improvements. Here’s what’s new in v1.24.31:[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔧 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Zhenwu's Sword Intent Lv.5: Fixed an issue where this effect did not apply correctly to Drifting Cloud Tai Chi and Cloudform Tai Chi.[/p]
• [p]Baidi Sword Spirit Lv.5: Fixed a bug where the counter effect only triggered Lv.1 Teal Water Swordplay. It will now always trigger the Lv.10 version regardless of the skill’s current level.[/p]
• [p]Resolute Stoneform Lv.7: Fixed an issue where the Authenticity Unveiled effect incorrectly reduced the user’s own defense.[/p]
• [p]Repelling Staff Technique Lv.7: Corrected text to reflect actual values (10% bonus damage, 5% damage reduction). This was a text fix only — skill effects remain unchanged.[/p]
• [p]Encompassing Saberplay Lv.10: Fixed an issue where bonus damage did not apply properly.[/p]
• [p]Siege Piercer Spearplay Lv.5: Fixed an issue where bonus damage did not apply properly.[/p]
• [p]Dharma Cave (Hard Mode, 3rd Battle): Fixed an issue where Yuan Hui's Phantom did not have equipment equipped.[/p]
• [p]Traditional Chinese Language Issue: Fixed a bug where DLC mounts became unavailable after switching to Traditional Chinese.[/p]
• [p]Camelbell Hill Cutscenes: Fixed a visual bug with background sky when casting Hundred Jade Dragon Forms, Crows' Cawing, or Celestial Fairy Swordplay.[/p]
• [p]Corrected several typos throughout the game.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]⚙️ Optimizations[/h2]

• [p]Updated descriptions for certain skills that grant proficiency to better reflect the actual number of points received.[/p]
• [p]Ouyang Xiong from Mingjian Manor will now sell winterspring.[/p]
• [p]Added six martial arts manuals (taught by Jiang Yinfeng) to Wang Shitou on the second floor of Luo Village Inn:[/p]
  • [p]Graypine Swordplay, Swaying Pines, Goldenring Saberplay, Goldsaber Slash, Mountain-Shaking Palm Strike, Mountain Crush.[/p]
• [p]Graypine Swordplay, Swaying Pines, Goldenring Saberplay, Goldsaber Slash can now be inherited from the Inheritance Library.[/p]
• [p]Updated character bio for Ge Yan.[/p]
• [p]Improved tooltip clarity for base Crit Rate stats in the game.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🧪 Attempted Fix[/h2]

• [p]Attempted to fix a rare crash when entering the forest to train fan techniques without a Paper Fan equipped, while having exactly one Paper Fan in inventory.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🔄 Update Notes[/h2][p]If you've previously installed any mods, this update might cause issues due to mod incompatibilities, including the game failing to start or running into errors during gameplay.[/p][p]To resolve this:[/p]

• [p]Uninstall any mods by navigating to your game files:[/p]
  • [p]Right-click Wandering Sword in your Steam Library → Manage → Browse Local Files → delete everything under Wandering_Sword\\Content\\Paks[/p]
• [p]Then verify file integrity in Steam and restart the game.[/p]

[p]Steam not updating?[/p]

• [p]Try deleting the steam.cfg file inside your Steam folder and restart Steam. Make sure your Steam client is fully updated.[/p]
• [p]Note: As of Jan 1, 2024, Steam no longer supports Windows 7 & 8.[/p]

[p]Intel 13th/14th Gen CPU crash fix:[/p]

• [p]Download Intel’s XTU tool and set Performance Core Ratio to 45–46. This should prevent Unreal Engine-related crashes for a few days. If the issue returns, repeat the adjustment.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🐞 Encountered a Bug?[/h3][p]If you come across any issues or bugs during your journey through the martial world, we welcome you to:[/p][p][/p][p]🔗 How to Submit a Bug:[/p][p]Access the Google Form via this link:[/p][p][/p][p]https://forms.gle/SYGJvpSvfMYzx6ga9[/p][p][/p][p]Fill out all the required fields with as much detail as possible. Screenshots or video clips would be incredibly helpful.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]📢 Stay Connected[/h3][p]For the latest news and updates on Wandering Sword, don’t forget to follow us:[/p][p]Twitter | Discord[/p]

[p]Greetings, swordsmen![/p][p]We've rolled out a new update with various fixes, optimizations, and feature enhancements. Here's a full breakdown of what's been addressed in this version:[/p][hr][/hr][h3]⚔️ Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the "Thrust" and "Cleave" skills from the Heavenly Sword technique were mistakenly identified as "Second Form" and "Ultimate Form" during Mirage Realm challenges.[/p]
• [p]Resolved a bug during the Wujia's Past storyline where completing the Martial Arts Tournament side quest did not unlock its corresponding Codex entry.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a visual glitch where battlefield effects from the Six Paths of Demonic Might would linger after use (note: did not affect functionality).[/p]
• [p]Clarified the Level 10 effects of all Yin-Yang Division throwing weapon skills in their descriptions to include the Mastery increase. (This is a text update only; the actual functionality remains unchanged.)[/p]
• [p]Corrected various typographical errors.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🛠 Attempted Fix[/h3]

• [p]Attempted to fix an issue where a companion's attributes might disappear after returning equipped gear.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]✨ New Features & Optimizations[/h3]

• [p]Custom Save Naming Returns: You can now rename your save files via the "Rename" button in the Save/Load interface. This feature is now also supported on Steam Deck. Simply type in a custom name using your keyboard![/p]
• [p]Added Auto-Save during the Battle at the Heavenly Buddha Cave main quest, specifically during the segment where the three monks face off against Fulongzi.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🔧 Update Notes[/h3][p]If you’ve previously installed any mods, please be aware they may no longer be compatible with the current version. This may cause the game to crash or fail to launch. To resolve this:[/p][p]How to safely remove mods:[/p]

• [p]Right-click Wandering Sword in your Steam Library → Manage → Browse local files → Delete all files in the Wandering_Sword\\Content\\Paks folder.[/p]

[p]If Steam fails to update the game:[/p]

• [p]Go to your Steam installation directory, delete the steam.cfg file, then restart Steam and check for updates.[/p]
• [p]Note: As of January 1, 2024, Steam no longer supports Windows 7 and Windows 8. If issues persist, please verify your operating system.[/p]

[p]Frequent crashes on Intel 13th/14th Gen CPUs:[/p]

• [p]Download Intel XTU and adjust the Performance Core Ratio to 45–46. This can help stabilize Unreal Engine crashes. If crashes return after a few days, simply repeat the process.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🐞 Encountered a Bug?[/h3][p]If you come across any issues or bugs during your journey through the martial world, we welcome you to:[/p][p][/p][p]🔗 How to Submit a Bug:[/p][p]Access the Google Form via this link: [/p][p]https://forms.gle/SYGJvpSvfMYzx6ga9[/p][p][/p][p]Fill out all the required fields with as much detail as possible. Screenshots or video clips would be incredibly helpful.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]📢 Stay Connected[/h3][p]For the latest news and updates on Wandering Sword, don’t forget to follow us:[/p][p]Twitter | Discord[/p]

[p]Greetings Swordsmen![/p][p]In this update, we’ve implemented several bug fixes and optimizations. Please see the full details below:[/p][p][/p][h3]🛠 Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the “Pierce” and “Slash” moves in the Heavenly Sword skill line were incorrectly identified as Stage 2 and Final forms during Mirage Tower challenges[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where completing the Martial Arts Tournament quest in the Hero’s Adventure DLC did not properly unlock its skill entry in the compendium[/p]
• [p]Fixed a lingering visual effect issue for the Demon Six Paths skill on the battlefield (visual only, does not affect skill functionality)[/p]
• [p]Updated the level 10 descriptions for all Hidden Weapons skills under Yin-Yang Division to include the effect that increases proficiency (text fix only, no gameplay change)[/p]
• [p]Corrected various typos across the game[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🧪 Experimental Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Attempted fix for a rare issue where returning equipment to the player could cause a companion’s attributes to disappear[/p]

[p][/p][h3]✨ New Feature & Optimizations[/h3]

• [p]Save File Naming is back!
   This feature has been restored and is now supported on Steam Deck.
   Use the “Rename” button in the Save/Load menu to input a custom save name via keyboard.[/p]
• [p]Added an auto-save checkpoint during the Three Monks vs. Fulongzi battle in the main quest Battle of Tianfo Cave[/p]

[p][/p][h2]⚠️ MOD Compatibility Reminder[/h2][p]If you’ve used MODs in a previous version of the game, this update may cause crashes or errors due to incompatibility.[/p][p]We recommend:[/p]

1. [p]Uninstalling all MODs:
    - In your Steam Library → Right-click Wandering Sword → Manage → Browse local files
    - Delete everything in: Wandering_Sword\\Content\\Paks[/p]
2. [p]Verifying the integrity of your game files[/p]
3. [p]Restarting the game after cleanup[/p]

[p][/p][h2]⚠️ Steam Update Issues[/h2][p]If Steam is not updating the game properly:[/p]

• [p]Go to your Steam installation folder and delete the steam.cfg file[/p]
• [p]Restart Steam and check for client updates[/p]

[p]Note: As of January 1, 2024, Steam has dropped official support for Windows 7 and Windows 8. If deleting steam.cfg does not work, please confirm your OS version is supported.[/p][p][/p][h2]⚠️ Intel 13th/14th Gen Crash Workaround[/h2][p]If you're using an Intel 13th or 14th Gen CPU and experiencing frequent crashes in UE-based games:[/p]

1. [p]Download Intel XTU (Extreme Tuning Utility)[/p]
2. [p]Set Performance Core Ratio to 45 or 46[/p]

[p]This setting can help prevent crashes for several days. If crashes return, you may need to repeat this adjustment.[/p][p][/p][h3]Stay updated by following us on our socials[/h3][p]That wraps up today’s update. Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we continue refining Wandering Sword. We hope you enjoy your adventures across the Eastern Sea, uncover new secrets, and forge your path with blade and spirit. As always, we welcome your feedback and look forward to crossing paths with you again in the world of wuxia.[/p][p]Twitter | Discord[/p][p][/p]

Greetings Swordsmen!

We have found that the newly added save file naming feature in version 1.24.28 has a small probability of causing save data loss after renaming.

We will temporarily disable this feature and locate and resolve this issue. Please update the game to the latest version.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you encounter any issues or bugs during your journey, please feel free to contact us via social media.



[h3]Update Notes[/h3]

• [p]If you’ve previously installed mods, this update may cause compatibility issues that prevent the game from launching or lead to errors during gameplay. If you encounter such issues, uninstall all mods by going to your game directory (Right-click Wandering Sword in your Steam Library → Manage → Browse Local Files) and delete all contents inside the folder:
  Wandering_Sword\\Content\\Paks
  Then verify the integrity of your game files and restart the game.
  [/p]
• [p]If Steam fails to update the game, try deleting the steam.cfg file in your Steam folder and restart Steam. Make sure your Steam client is up to date.
  Note: Steam no longer supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 as of January 1, 2024. If the issue persists, please check your system version.
  [/p]

• [p]For users with frequent crashes on Intel 13th or 14th Gen CPUs: download Intel XTU and set the “Performance Core Ratio” to 45–46. This will help prevent Unreal Engine crashes for a few days. If the issue reoccurs, repeat this setting.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Stay updated by following us on our socials[/h3][p]That wraps up today’s update. Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we continue refining Wandering Sword. We hope you enjoy your adventures across the Eastern Sea, uncover new secrets, and forge your path with blade and spirit. As always, we welcome your feedback and look forward to crossing paths with you again in the world of wuxia.[/p][p]Twitter | Discord[/p][p]

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