Hero’s Adventure: Road to Passion - Play 1.0 Now!
Fellow adventurers,
It’s an honor to share that…
The full 1.0 experience of Hero’s Adventure: Road to Passion is live now!
From now through November 29th, you can get Hero’s Adventure with an 18% off launch discount. This is the best time to embark on your adventure in the wuxia wonder!
The journey of Hero's Adventure doesn't conclude with the 1.0 release. We're excited to share that a new content expansion is on the horizon, expected to come out before the Lunar New Year. So, rest assured, the adventure goes on!
[h3]What’s coming in 1.0?[/h3]
We appreciate all the questions about transitioning from Early Access to the full 1.0 release, and would like to confirm that progress from Early Access will indeed carry over to 1.0. However, it’s important to note that each player’s experience may vary slightly with the new update. For instance, if key characters involved in new events were defeated or killed in your earlier playthroughs, it could impact your ability to engage with these new events.
We hope these updates add a meaningful layer to your ongoing adventures. With an array of new standalone events, romanceable characters, and hidden Easter egg storylines, starting afresh in 1.0 is recommended for a more comprehensive experience of the Hero’s Adventure.
With heartfelt thanks for your incredible contributions, our Steam Workshop community is thriving. Now, in Workshop 2.0, alongside tweaking configurations in 1.0, you can dive into the "Event Editor." Craft your own events, quests, and storylines with editing capabilities approaching our developers'. We eagerly anticipate witnessing what you would add to the adventure!
For more details on the 1.0 update, take a look at the posts below; we’ve also included detailed patch notes at the end of the post.
More details about the giveaways in our latest Steam post:
[h3]Thank you for 9 months of support and beyond[/h3]
It’s been a remarkable 9-month journey since we first launched Hero’s Adventure into Early Access, and as we hit the ‘launch’ button for 1.0 today, we want to take a moment and really acknowledge the incredible support from our amazing community.
Connecting with fellow wuxia enthusiasts worldwide has been a truly rewarding experience for us. Some of us started with developing wuxia games in 1996 using Flash, and we’re genuinely thankful for the opportunity to continue sharing our passion with such an engaged community. Your support has been invaluable in bringing us to this point.
Throughout Early Access, we’ve implemented a number of changes and introduced new content to Hero’s Adventure, guided every step of the way by your feedback. Below are some of our key efforts and changes, as well as a glimpse into what’s to come:
If you’d like to learn more about the changes since Early Access, or are looking to re-familiarize yourself with the Jianghu before resuming your adventure, check out this post:
"Celebrating Changes in the Game" - #1
[h3]A special nod to our community translators[/h3]
We owe tremendous thanks to the members of our community who stepped up to help translate the game into English. Their efforts have been pivotal in bringing the English version of Hero’s Adventure to life. Translating over 700,000 words of the original script would have been an impossible feat for a team of our size without their support and dedication.
Now with the full English translation in 1.0, we hope to offer a more coherent and immersive experience. Of course, the continuous improvement of Hero’s Adventure in English remains a priority. Join us on Discord and share your feedback and suggestions to help us get better?
1.0 alliances: united for release
To mark the release of 1.0, we’ve had the good fortune to be connected with noble members from the gaming and wuxia communities:
Baby Boomer Gamer has been sharing his playthrough of Hero’s Adventure on YouTube since our Early Access, and will be handing out some game keys on his channel. Be sure to keep an eye out for more details on the giveaway and new episodes!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Wuxiaworld, a renowned platform for translating wuxia novels into English, is offering to give away 10 game keys in their forum. You can find more information on how to enter on this post.
Wuxiaworld offers an expansive collection of novels ranging from classic Wuxia to contemporary Xianxia, serving as the premier destination that invites readers on a unique literary journey where stories come to life in English. Dive in, explore, read, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of novels on wuxiaworld.com.
In the spirit of the Jianghu, we’re always eager for new alliances. Who else would you like to see us collaborate with?
[h3]Join us on Discord[/h3]
If you have any thoughts or ideas about the official release version, feel free to join the official Discord to discuss them with us!
[h3]V1.0 patchnote[/h3]
[New content]
1. New Homestead system and related maps
To access: Achieve reputation level 4 (Rising Star). Unlock by completing relevant events at the Opulent Tower in Daliang City.
2. New joinable faction "Jiujiang Water Camp" and related events
3. Introduced "Fame Events" that are triggered by leveling up your reputation
4. Numerous new and adjusted events
5. New NPC duel feature
Unlocks with an NPC relationship level of 40. First-time victory grants reputation and Jianghu experience.
6. New Jianghu experience allocation system:
Acquire Jianghu experience points by completing Jianghu events, town bounties, and duels.
7. New counterattack mechanics
8. Four new bondable characters: "Man Tuoluo", "Wanyan Zhaoning", "Yi Zhihua", "Han Hongyu"
9. New Martial Arts Additional Effects
10. New traits: attribute buffs unlocked at 25 Points in all five attributes:
11. Six new Ultimate Moves
12. New Batch of Accessories
13. New Crafting Items: craft high-rarity gifts through multiple low-rarity gifts
14. Added Pet Encyclopedia
15. 8 new achievements, and 2 new True Endings
16. New equipment acquisition method: chance of dropping equipment after victory in world map battles. (special icon)
17. Entering battle and killing NPCs will have a chance to obtain the NPC’s high-rarity loot.
18. Opening cut scene now available in Traditional Chinese and English
19. Added Xbox controller compatibility
20. Added Steam Deck compatibility
[h3][Adjustments][/h3]
1. Adjustments to some Martial Arts Additional Effects
2. Adjustments to some traits aptitude buff effects:
Robust: changed to increase current maximum health by 10%.
Lucky: changed to 50% chance of triggering additional drops upon killing enemies.
Brutal: changed to 15% increase in critical damage.
3. Adjustments to low-quality weapon and armor additional effects: introducing dynamic attributes and different special techniques.
4. Adjustments to Some Accessories Additional Effects
5. Adjustment to hidden weapons
6. Optimized main menu
7. The protagonist will no longer consume stamina when moving on the map while riding a pet.
8. Adjustments to companion equipment management requirements: Requires a Relationship Level of 40 or higher.
9. Combat ability display relocated to the top left corner, shown in icon form.
In combat, for every 10 points difference in combat capabilities, gain a 1% damage boost
10. Adjustments to some item crafting materials
11. Adjustments to material spots and distribution rate
12. "Yin" Martial Arts basic attribute changed to counterattack, adjustments to specific martial arts special effects.
13. Adjustments to how the main five Attributes influence Attack, Defense, Health, Critical, Evasion, Block, and Counterattack
14. Adjustments to some buff effects:
15. Adjusted attribute increase spread for important characters
16. All Boss characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Hard Difficulty; Characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Asura Difficulty; Boss Characters receive an additional 2 points in all five attributes
17. Max spirit increased from 200 to 250
18. Event-Related Adjustments:
19. Beast Rings adjustment:
Changed the auction prices and is now non-tradable.
20. Yangexing Event Enhancement:
Progress to a certain extent and you can exchange high-rarity items using sect contributions at Yangexing.
21. Different levels of material gathering spots now have different assets.
[h3][Fixes and Optimizations][/h3]
1. Fixed the issue with the Dancing Garment Sutra lacking related dialogue descriptions
2. Fixed the problem with Crime Investigation Bureau disciples having incorrect appearances after joining the Ye Family Battalion and getting kicked out
3. Fixed the issue where Eldest Brother dies after ringing the bell ten times and cannot turn in the task
4. Fixed the description of pet low satiety
5. Fixed the issue of weapons having lower-than-expected random attributes during forging
6. Optimized the slow pathfinding of Fu Yaoqin and the issue of not stopping at the Fountain of Youth
7. Streamlined the display of key attributes in the character interface in the English version
8. Fixed the out of bound issue of item tips text in the English version
9. Fixed a coin exploit in Relic House
It’s an honor to share that…
The full 1.0 experience of Hero’s Adventure: Road to Passion is live now!
From now through November 29th, you can get Hero’s Adventure with an 18% off launch discount. This is the best time to embark on your adventure in the wuxia wonder!
The journey of Hero's Adventure doesn't conclude with the 1.0 release. We're excited to share that a new content expansion is on the horizon, expected to come out before the Lunar New Year. So, rest assured, the adventure goes on!
[h3]What’s coming in 1.0?[/h3]
- New romanceable female characters, increasing the total roster to 18
- A Homestead system to better manage your recruited characters, inherit your Martial Art and weapons to another playthrough
- 200+ new narrative encounters, and adjusted 400+ of the existing encounters
- New Jianghu Event system ensures your adventure doesn’t end prematurely with major events
- Added duel option against high-rank NPCs for a test of mettle.
- Enhanced customization and upgrades for team characters.
- Early supporters will discover a special accessory as a token of gratitude.
- Controller and steam deck support.
- Steam Workshop 2.0
We appreciate all the questions about transitioning from Early Access to the full 1.0 release, and would like to confirm that progress from Early Access will indeed carry over to 1.0. However, it’s important to note that each player’s experience may vary slightly with the new update. For instance, if key characters involved in new events were defeated or killed in your earlier playthroughs, it could impact your ability to engage with these new events.
We hope these updates add a meaningful layer to your ongoing adventures. With an array of new standalone events, romanceable characters, and hidden Easter egg storylines, starting afresh in 1.0 is recommended for a more comprehensive experience of the Hero’s Adventure.
With heartfelt thanks for your incredible contributions, our Steam Workshop community is thriving. Now, in Workshop 2.0, alongside tweaking configurations in 1.0, you can dive into the "Event Editor." Craft your own events, quests, and storylines with editing capabilities approaching our developers'. We eagerly anticipate witnessing what you would add to the adventure!
For more details on the 1.0 update, take a look at the posts below; we’ve also included detailed patch notes at the end of the post.
More details about the giveaways in our latest Steam post:
[h3]Thank you for 9 months of support and beyond[/h3]
It’s been a remarkable 9-month journey since we first launched Hero’s Adventure into Early Access, and as we hit the ‘launch’ button for 1.0 today, we want to take a moment and really acknowledge the incredible support from our amazing community.
Connecting with fellow wuxia enthusiasts worldwide has been a truly rewarding experience for us. Some of us started with developing wuxia games in 1996 using Flash, and we’re genuinely thankful for the opportunity to continue sharing our passion with such an engaged community. Your support has been invaluable in bringing us to this point.
Throughout Early Access, we’ve implemented a number of changes and introduced new content to Hero’s Adventure, guided every step of the way by your feedback. Below are some of our key efforts and changes, as well as a glimpse into what’s to come:
If you’d like to learn more about the changes since Early Access, or are looking to re-familiarize yourself with the Jianghu before resuming your adventure, check out this post:
"Celebrating Changes in the Game" - #1
[h3]A special nod to our community translators[/h3]
We owe tremendous thanks to the members of our community who stepped up to help translate the game into English. Their efforts have been pivotal in bringing the English version of Hero’s Adventure to life. Translating over 700,000 words of the original script would have been an impossible feat for a team of our size without their support and dedication.
Now with the full English translation in 1.0, we hope to offer a more coherent and immersive experience. Of course, the continuous improvement of Hero’s Adventure in English remains a priority. Join us on Discord and share your feedback and suggestions to help us get better?
1.0 alliances: united for release
To mark the release of 1.0, we’ve had the good fortune to be connected with noble members from the gaming and wuxia communities:
Baby Boomer Gamer has been sharing his playthrough of Hero’s Adventure on YouTube since our Early Access, and will be handing out some game keys on his channel. Be sure to keep an eye out for more details on the giveaway and new episodes!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Wuxiaworld, a renowned platform for translating wuxia novels into English, is offering to give away 10 game keys in their forum. You can find more information on how to enter on this post.
Wuxiaworld offers an expansive collection of novels ranging from classic Wuxia to contemporary Xianxia, serving as the premier destination that invites readers on a unique literary journey where stories come to life in English. Dive in, explore, read, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of novels on wuxiaworld.com.
In the spirit of the Jianghu, we’re always eager for new alliances. Who else would you like to see us collaborate with?
[h3]Join us on Discord[/h3]
If you have any thoughts or ideas about the official release version, feel free to join the official Discord to discuss them with us!
[h3]V1.0 patchnote[/h3]
[New content]
1. New Homestead system and related maps
To access: Achieve reputation level 4 (Rising Star). Unlock by completing relevant events at the Opulent Tower in Daliang City.
2. New joinable faction "Jiujiang Water Camp" and related events
3. Introduced "Fame Events" that are triggered by leveling up your reputation
4. Numerous new and adjusted events
5. New NPC duel feature
Unlocks with an NPC relationship level of 40. First-time victory grants reputation and Jianghu experience.
6. New Jianghu experience allocation system:
Acquire Jianghu experience points by completing Jianghu events, town bounties, and duels.
7. New counterattack mechanics
8. Four new bondable characters: "Man Tuoluo", "Wanyan Zhaoning", "Yi Zhihua", "Han Hongyu"
9. New Martial Arts Additional Effects
10. New traits: attribute buffs unlocked at 25 Points in all five attributes:
- Robust Vitality: Activates when Constitution >= 25, increases base defense by 10%.
- Exceptional Insight: Activates when Intelligence >= 25, upgrades all abilities' efficiency by 50%. [Mathematical Formula]
- Fortunate Soul: Activates when Luck >= 25, increases combo rate by 15%, counterattack rate by 15%.
- Graceful as a Swan: Activates when Agility >= 25, successful evasion, accumulates 150 Qi.
- Mighty Strength: Activates when Strength >= 25, increases base attack power by 10%.
11. Six new Ultimate Moves
12. New Batch of Accessories
13. New Crafting Items: craft high-rarity gifts through multiple low-rarity gifts
14. Added Pet Encyclopedia
15. 8 new achievements, and 2 new True Endings
16. New equipment acquisition method: chance of dropping equipment after victory in world map battles. (special icon)
17. Entering battle and killing NPCs will have a chance to obtain the NPC’s high-rarity loot.
18. Opening cut scene now available in Traditional Chinese and English
19. Added Xbox controller compatibility
20. Added Steam Deck compatibility
[h3][Adjustments][/h3]
1. Adjustments to some Martial Arts Additional Effects
2. Adjustments to some traits aptitude buff effects:
Robust: changed to increase current maximum health by 10%.
Lucky: changed to 50% chance of triggering additional drops upon killing enemies.
Brutal: changed to 15% increase in critical damage.
3. Adjustments to low-quality weapon and armor additional effects: introducing dynamic attributes and different special techniques.
4. Adjustments to Some Accessories Additional Effects
5. Adjustment to hidden weapons
6. Optimized main menu
7. The protagonist will no longer consume stamina when moving on the map while riding a pet.
8. Adjustments to companion equipment management requirements: Requires a Relationship Level of 40 or higher.
9. Combat ability display relocated to the top left corner, shown in icon form.
In combat, for every 10 points difference in combat capabilities, gain a 1% damage boost
10. Adjustments to some item crafting materials
11. Adjustments to material spots and distribution rate
12. "Yin" Martial Arts basic attribute changed to counterattack, adjustments to specific martial arts special effects.
- Caught Off Guard ("Fearless charge"): Temporarily increases this attack's combo rate by 2.5% for each point the protagonist's agility exceeds the enemy's highest agility.
- Resilient: Reduces final damage received by 1.5% for each point of constitution.
- Strong arm: Adds 1.5% final damage for each point of strength.
- Collateral damage: Deals splash damage equivalent to 25% of the protagonist's attack to enemies on the edge of the damage range.
- Out of the Blue ("Ghostly shadow"): After successfully triggering a counterattack, the attacker's Qi regeneration speed decreases by 20% until their next action.
- Flexibility: After triggering a counterattack, gain an additional 10 combat intent and 150 Qi.
- Lightning fast: Each time hit, temporarily stacks 5% counterattack rate until a counterattack is triggered or the battle ends, at which point the stack is cleared.
13. Adjustments to how the main five Attributes influence Attack, Defense, Health, Critical, Evasion, Block, and Counterattack
14. Adjustments to some buff effects:
- Courteous: When meeting a non-hostile character for the first time, additional relationship points. If reputation level is lower than the target, +2 relationship; for every level higher, an additional +2 relationship. For example, with a reputation level of 2 and the target at level 1, the initial meeting relationship is +4.
- Royal son in law: If reputation is below level 6, treat it as level 6 for calculating the effectiveness of gift-giving to the opposite sex (decreased by 90%). Upon first meeting with an NPC lower than your reputation level, gain 20 relationship points . Gain 2 copper coins daily.
- Jianghu Master: Initial reputation level is 10, and the initial relationship with the six major sects is 60 (the effect of the original 60 relationships with the six major sect leaders is canceled, and the initial relationship with sects is changed from 40 to 60).
15. Adjusted attribute increase spread for important characters
16. All Boss characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Hard Difficulty; Characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Asura Difficulty; Boss Characters receive an additional 2 points in all five attributes
17. Max spirit increased from 200 to 250
18. Event-Related Adjustments:
- Reducing the times of training event with Fu Yao Qin at the Immortality Spring to 5 times.
- Sea Serpent Gang event provides the Jade Seal synthesis formula when learning about it.
- Automatically trigger a relationship reward with the Lord upon becoming the royal son-in-law, eliminating the need to visit the Yuelao Temple.
- Removed the promotion and conferment of titles after rescuing the Emperor Xuanhe; after Lord Kang ascends the throne, triggering a scenario to confer the title of Duke upon merit.
- Inviting Shen Wuqi Conditions: Participating in the Night Demon Pavilion auction reduced from 20 times to 5 times.
- Peak Enlightenment Event Trigger Conditions: Require a reputation level of 8, attain the top position, and win a one-on-one duel against any of the three sect leaders.
- Yuan Zhixiang quest type change: Shifted from main quest to side quest type.
- Removal of Sect Bulletin Board: Sect characters now post daily tasks instead. Completing tasks from other sects improves sect relationships, while completing tasks within the sect rewards additional sect contributions.
- Added supplementary facial expressions for female characters for selected events.
- Jianghu Events Reward Adjustment: Added rewards for Jianghu experience.
- Changed the trigger of Fashi Pill Event: Changed the trigger of the Poisoning event of Du Yapuo.
19. Beast Rings adjustment:
Changed the auction prices and is now non-tradable.
20. Yangexing Event Enhancement:
Progress to a certain extent and you can exchange high-rarity items using sect contributions at Yangexing.
21. Different levels of material gathering spots now have different assets.
[h3][Fixes and Optimizations][/h3]
1. Fixed the issue with the Dancing Garment Sutra lacking related dialogue descriptions
2. Fixed the problem with Crime Investigation Bureau disciples having incorrect appearances after joining the Ye Family Battalion and getting kicked out
3. Fixed the issue where Eldest Brother dies after ringing the bell ten times and cannot turn in the task
4. Fixed the description of pet low satiety
5. Fixed the issue of weapons having lower-than-expected random attributes during forging
6. Optimized the slow pathfinding of Fu Yaoqin and the issue of not stopping at the Fountain of Youth
7. Streamlined the display of key attributes in the character interface in the English version
8. Fixed the out of bound issue of item tips text in the English version
9. Fixed a coin exploit in Relic House
