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Hey, so here we are, almost holding the much-hyped “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” right in our gaming hands. It’s the next big “Soulslike” (what a word!) from this Chinese outfit, Leenzee. And they’ve set it smack-dab in the Ming Dynasty. Can you believe that?
Folks have been buzzing whenever it popped up on the radar. Now, with the release just around the corner, Leenzee’s spilling some last bits of intel. Exciting, right? I mean, I’ve been itching to know more.
Wuchang’s markin’ its debut on July 24 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Also, special mention – Game Pass is getting it first thing on the same day for PC and Xbox players. But here’s the kicker – folks were wondering what kind of rig you need to actually make the game look good, or at least run it without causing dramatic slowdowns.
It’s not trying to out-GFX Black Myth: Wukong (cool name, don’t you think?), but it’s no slouch either. Leenzee just tossed out the PC specs, and guess what? They’re telling us you don’t need a monster setup – whew. Both sets of specs are leaning on the magic of DLSS/FSR. Important? I suppose so. Makes everything look smoother, right?
Okay, minimum specs out of the way: You got your Windows 10. Maybe I’m alone here, but I always root for the old Windows versions. Then there’s the middle-range Intel and AMD processors along with 16 gigs of RAM. Oh, and throw in a GTX 1060 or RX 580. Store it on your HDD – if you must – though SSD’s recommended. Because, well, faster is better, obviously.
Now, for those inching toward the recommended specs, get set for Windows 10/11, and a step-up in CPU action. Again 16 gigs of RAM, but pair it with an RTX 2070 or RX 5700 XT – or even that spiffy Intel Arc A750. Oh, and SSD is non-negotiable here.
Switching gears a bit – and this made me giggle a bit – here’s the launch excluding-the-time-zone thing. I’ve got the times mirrored below (why? I’ll never know), but let’s roll with it:
In LA, you can dive in on July 23 at 7 PM. Meanwhile, gamers in New York will have to wait until 10 PM. And Tokyo? They’re jumping in July 24, right at the break of 11 AM. Everywhere else, the times vary – double-check if you don’t want a surprise.
And, well, that’s what’s coasting through my brain. What’s yours? 😊