Wandering Sword News

Greetings, Swordsman!

We trust that you're well. As you carve your path towards becoming an iconic wuxia master in Wandering Sword, we hope your experiences have been thrilling and memorable. Over the past two weeks, we’ve been continually working on optimizing the game, Today, we're excited to introduce a minor patch update, which also includes a new addition to the game!

[h2]New Addition[/h2]

• You can now learn the martial arts of the Liushan School. Begin a fresh save and locate Liu Xiong from Liushan School. Once you've met the required conditions, you can consult him to acquire the martial arts techniques of the Liushan School.
  

[h2]Feature Optimizations[/h2]

• Modified the prerequisites for the Refined Bear-snake Pill side quest. Players must now affiliate with Wudang Sect before undertaking the quest.
  
• Improved the guidance of Bai Jin's quest progression. Upon retrieving the Yuan army intelligence in Bai Jin's Outer Lands Scenery quest, players will receive a prompt to revisit Xuangu Pass.
  
• Optimized the speed of the post-battle summary screen.
  
• Improved the explanation for "insufficient gathering conditions”.
  
• Disabled the use of 2x battle speed and auto-battle in key battles, such as in Wudang Contest, the Soulwrecking Bird Quest, Kong Liang's Side Quests, and the initial clash in Valley of Dragons' Slumber.
  
• Redesigned several debuff icons for clarity.
  
• Relocated the daytime chest in Mingjian Manor’s Mo Ye Hall to prevent players from getting stuck after opening it.
  
• Introduced additional pixelated animations of Mowen within storyline segments.
  
• Adjusted the conversation between characters in certain dialogues to better reflect their relationships.
  
• Optimized the animation speed when enemies are defeated
  
• Updated certain NPC’s descriptions based on their background.
  
• Optimized certain english translations in-game.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Resolved an issue where toggling to auto-battle during skill activation in turn-based battles would freeze the game.
  
• Addressed an issue where the weapon forging interface could present blank attribute sections.
  
• Fixed an issue where you can access the settings menu during the tutorial cutscene.
  

Your feedback and suggestions are important, as it helps us understand how we can improve Wandering Sword. So please continue to share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you encounter, we are all ears!

If you've enjoyed our recent updates and feel that we've addressed previous issues, we would truly appreciate it if you could leave a positive review or consider updating your earlier reviews. Your encouraging words not only lift our spirits but propel us to consistently make Wandering Sword a better experience for everybody. Thanks for standing by us through this journey!

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Hey Swordsmen!

We hope your journey in the vast world of "Wandering Sword" has been exciting and full of memorable encounters. As we continually strive to make your experience even better, we're rolling out a quick hotfix to address some issues that some of you might have come across after our recent update.

[h2]Update Details[/h2]

• Fixed a bug where the quest to find the most poisonous herb in Baiyao Valley couldn't be triggered properly.
  
• Fixed a bug where players could repeatedly complete the Ascension Enforcement Disciple quest.
  

We genuinely appreciate the time you've taken to share your experiences and feedback with us, as is crucial in helping us refine Wandering Sword every step of the way. Please continue to share with us your feedback, suggestions or any issues!

If you've enjoyed our recent updates and feel we've addressed your concerns, we would be grateful if you could leave us a review, or consider updating them especially if you previously left us a negative one. Your positive feedback is a tremendous encouragement and motivates us to continually improve. Thank you for your support!

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And last but not the least, we would like to wish all of you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! May your days be filled with joy, adventure, and the warmth of loved ones

Hey Swordsmen!

We trust you've been relishing your adventures in Wandering Sword. Your feedback and suggestions have been our compass, guiding us as we've worked on improving the game through bug fixes, optimization, and introducing new features.

Today, we'd like to present to you our newest update, which comes with four new features to enhance your wuxia experience!

You can find the full list of changes below:

[h2]New Feature: Auto-Battle Mode[/h2]

• Implemented an auto-battle mode, which can be activated at any time during battle. Select between Auto/Manual based on your combat preference!
  This can be used in both real-time and turn-based mode, as well as in tandem with the battle speed toggle feature.

[h2]New Feature: Failed Quest Tab[/h2]

• Added in a Failed Quest tab where players can view accepted quests that are unable to be completed.
  For controller users, use the left and right shoulder buttons to switch views.

[h2]New Feature: Meridian Points Reset[/h2]

• Introduced a meridian points reset function which can be accessed through the Meridian Map interface.
  Note: At the moment, there is no confirmation prompt when you click Reset, but rest assured that we'll be adding this soon!

[h2]New Feature: Preferred Combat Mode Selection[/h2]

• Introduced an option for players to select between turn-based or real-time combat modes before certain key battles.
  Note: This feature can be toggled on/off under Settings>Graphics>Battle Mode Confirmation.

[h2]Quests Optimizations[/h2]

• The “A Rare Score” side quest prerequisites have been adjusted. Players can now accept it before becoming a Discipline Disciple.
  
• Main and side quest bosses now have a 100% drop rate for skill books.
  
• In the "Badlands Stronghold" side quest, players must now interact with “Frosty Condor” before departing from the village.
  
• Upon starting the “Mount Tianshan” main quest, players will no longer be able to access Nanjiang.
  
• The prerequisites for the “Trial of Xuanhuo” side quest have been adjusted. Players must now join Wudang sect before accepting this quest.
  
• Introduced different Condor School-related main quest branches. Depending on the player’s choices, future quests will present different dialogues and vary in battle difficulty.
  

[h2]Feature Optimizations[/h2]

• Added new auto-save points right before some mini-boss encounters.
  
• Optimized the distance for NPC interaction.
  
• Optimized the layout of the protagonist's top left status bar.
  
• Optimized Mo Wen's Wudang lightness skill. This will only take effect after starting a new game.
  
• Optimized Ouyang Xue’s gu-qin BGM volume.
  
• Optimized the save time display to be accurate by the minute.
  
• Added descriptions in the character profiles for Ye Fei, Sima Ling, Kong Liang, Xun Yao Yao, Yan Wei Huan, Len Wuqing, and Leng Ying.
  
• Added a King Black Snake mini-boss in the Bamboo Forest.
  
• Adjusted the quest trigger locations for the “Traces of Ghost Condor” and “Traveling in Western Liang” side quests to prevent both quests from activating at the same time.
  
• Replaced Thom Lief’s backpack item from the “Hunyuan Pearl” blueprint to the “Heart-torturing Nail” blueprint.
  
• Replaced some skill icons.
  
• Replaced Li Yuanxing with a regular Beggar Sect elder at the Shaolin Conference.
  
• Adjusted the spawn rate of spider eggs and mushroom toads in the Wuxian Sect Underground area.
  
• Removed the protagonist's preference list in the profile page.
  
• Increased the text size in dialogue boxes, quest tab, and the quest tracker bar.
  
• The second battle of Sima Ling in Gusu City at night can only be fought in turn-based combat mode.
  
• Optimized the color and rarity of items to be consistent with the name displayed and description.
  
• Moved Yuanji from Daowei's side to Daoxuan's side in the Wudang Sect map.
  
• Low-level pill recipes is now a sellable item.
  
• Added Medium Quality “Yangelixir” Blueprint and High-Quality “Yangelixir” Blueprint to Daoxuan's backpack.
  
• Adjusted the spawn of BigHornSheep in Skylinemont Valley.
  
• The herbalist in Solitary Cloud Marsh will now sell Toad Epidermis and Honey.
  
• Adjusted the drop rate of High-Quality Beast Hide from Condors in Mount Autumnscape.
  
• Replaced Jiang Xiaotong’s model in some cinematic endings.
  
• Adjusted the protagonist’s pose in some cinematic endings.
  
• Removed the entry icons for some inaccessible rooms in Wudang.
  
• Players will now be able to select a resolution higher than their default monitor resolution.
  
• Changed the battle speed toggle button on controllers from LT to Y.
  
• Added a confirmation prompt when choosing between turn-based and real-time modes at the character’s status bar.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where failed quests were not cleared when the player was promoted to Elite Disciple.
  
• Fixed an issue of “A Dance in Gusu” side quest incorrectly autosaving as the “Rainy Night in Gusu” main quest, causing the quest to fail and players being unable to leave the area.
  
• Fixed an issue of “The Woodsman’s Axe” side quest reward where affinity would be added to the wrong NPC.
  
• Fixed a bug where players could fail Chen Linxi’s “The Massacre” side quest prematurely.
  
• Fixed an issue where some side quests would cause Jiang Xiaotong's affinity to increase twice.
  
• Fixed Master Hui Kong’s weapon description.
  
• Fixed a NPC weapon bug in the “Approaching Battle” side quest.
  
• Fixed an issue of not being able to scroll down to view the content of letters in the backpack when using a controller.
  
• Fixed a bug where the resolution change prompt pop-up occurs during startup.
  
• Fixed some typos and character dialogue errors.
  
• Fixed Ye Fei's affiliation to be shown as Independent.
  
• Fixed an issue where the “Refined Bear-snake Pill” side quest caused other quests available from Daoxuan to be bugged.
  
• Fixed a bug that previously caused issues when entering or exiting the leftmost guest room in Mingjian Manor.
  
• Fixed an issue where certain areas on the map remained inaccessible after completing the “Mount Lian’gu Battle” side quest.
  
• Fixed the issue of passerby NPCs dropping incorrect items.
  

We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the community for all your support and we hope you enjoy this latest update! But before we end, many of you have requested for a world map in-game. While it's still in the testing phase, we would like to take this opportunity to give you a glimpse of it!


There are still other requested features which we are actively looking towards implementing at a later stage, but rest assured that we'll be sure to keep you updated on our progress!

If you've enjoyed our recent updates and feel we've addressed your concerns, we would be grateful if you could leave us a review, or consider updating them especially if you previously left us a negative one. Your positive feedback is a tremendous encouragement and motivates us to continually improve. Thank you for your support!

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And if you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on Steam and Twitter to be notified of any new updates. We look forward to hearing more of your legendary adventures in Wandering Sword!

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Greetings, Swordsmen!


It’s been a week since we launched Wandering Sword, and we are deeply humbled by the enthusiasm for our game! Seeing all of you dive into our world, embracing its characters, discussing strategies and forging your own martial arts destinies reminds us of the joy of developing Wandering Sword and the experience we hoped to encapsulate through the game.

The past week has been a whirlwind of emotions for us, and reading each of your feedback, words of encouragement, valuable critiques, and stories of your own Wuxia adventures in-game have been incredibly uplifting! At the same time, we are aware of the issues that some players experienced, notably with controller support.

We understand the importance of delivering a seamless experience and sincerely apologize for these oversights. But thanks to your insights, we were able to swiftly release updates to rectify these issues, including various bug fixes and optimizations.

In addition, we’ve heard your feedback regarding the lack of Steam achievements, and while we can't promise changes overnight, please rest assured that we are actively discussing this internally. As we progress ahead, we are committed to continuously improve the game, ensuring that it remains a memorable and engaging experience for everyone!

If you have additional feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us through the Steam Community discussions. Your feedback and support are the driving forces behind our dedication, and the journey of Wandering Sword is as much yours as it is ours.

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Lastly, if Wandering Sword has left a lasting impression on you, we'd be honored if you took a moment to review our game on Steam. Spreading the word by sharing it on your socials or recommending it to a friend who might enjoy it would mean a lot to us.

If you haven't already, be sure to follow our Steam and Twitter pages for upcoming updates. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for embarking on this epic adventure with us, and we are looking forward to more exciting chapters ahead!

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Greetings, Swordsmen!

How have your adventures in Wandering Sword been? We hope that they have been nothing short of epic. As you forge ahead on your path to become the ultimate Wuxia master, we are excited to share that we have just pushed out a new update!

In this update, we have fine-tuned certain quest mechanics, optimized more in-game features and fixed numerous bugs for an even smoother gameplay experience. But hold onto your swords, there’s more! Many of you have voiced a desire for a battle speed toggle feature to customize the rhythm of your combats. Guess what? It's here! Get ready to redefine your battle experiences.

Here's a detailed breakdown of this update:

[h2]New Feature: Battle Speed Toggle[/h2]

• Introduced a new battle speed icon at the top right during battles. Simply click on this icon to toggle between 1X and 2X different battle speeds. This feature is available for both real-time or turn-based combat mode.
  

[h2]Quests Optimizations[/h2]

• Adjusted Wei Huo’s Promise quest conditions and text descriptions
  
• Optimized True Martial Hall Leader quest with fixed item drops and clearer descriptive text
  
• Removed the Qianling Homicide quest completion requirement to access the Lei Family Village quest
  
• Optimized the trigger range of the Cheng Family Castle quest in Tianshui City for smoother quest progression
  
• Added new recipe rewards upon completing certain quests
  Players who have already completed these quests will need to redo them to receive the new rewards
  

[h2]Feature Optimizations[/h2]

• If you've learned a skill in the main storyline (outside of a skill book) that you previously acquired through Consult, the martial arts points used during Consult will be refunded
  
• Introduced bulk usage/selling of items
  
• Added dialogue prompts for collectible items in Nanyu Village and the treasure chest in Ehu Slope Cave
  
• Optimized the model of certain enemies in Woqiu Mountain
  
• (For controller users) The default selection in the title screen has been shifted from “New Game” to “Continue” to prevent unintentional new game starts
  
• Frame rate limit has been increased to 150 (VSync is required to be turned off)
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Removed the recruitable companion icon from Xun Yao Yao
  
• Fixed text translation issues in various Tianshui quests, Huo Changqing’s side quests, and the main storyline
  
• Fixed the dialogue text translation issue in the Bufeng Mountain quest
  
• Fixed a controller glitch that allows players to upgrade Wuling Heart Sutra beyond the level limit
  

Many of you have also requested additional features such as battle mode selection, an auto-battle mode, the option to reset meridian points, and a fast travel system. We are actively exploring and testing some of these features for now, and will keep you updated on our progress. Should you have more feedback or suggestions, please share them with us via the Steam Community discussions. Your insights and support are crucial in helping us refine Wandering Sword as we progress ahead!

If you've enjoyed our recent updates and feel we've addressed your concerns, we would be grateful if you could leave us a review, or consider updating them especially if you previously left us a negative one. Your positive feedback is a tremendous encouragement and motivates us to continually improve. Thank you for your support!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1876890/Wandering_Sword/

And if you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on Steam and Twitter to be notified of any new updates. We look forward to hearing more of your legendary adventures in Wandering Sword!

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