Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an action-packed historical fantasy RPG developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. This thrilling game takes players on a journey through a fictionalized version of the fall of the Han Dynasty, where they assume the role of an unnamed protagonist. Armed with exceptional combat skills, the protagonist engages in intense battles against both historical figures and mythical creatures from Chinese folklore, all of whom have been tainted by the influence of demonic Qi.
Released on March 3, 2023, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is available on various platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game garnered widespread acclaim from critics, particularly for its innovative combat system that offers an immersive and satisfying gameplay experience. By April 2023, it had already surpassed the impressive milestone of selling over 1 million copies, a testament to its popularity among gamers worldwide.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update 1.120 Patch Notes
Ver1.120
All Platforms
Adjustments
- Made changes so that, if one of the two Hidden Tomes made available by defeating a boss had already been acquired, the likelihood of the boss dropping the second Hidden Tome will be higher.
- Made changes so that enemies’ movements during battle will pause while the notification about obtaining Hidden Tomes is displayed.
- Made upward adjustments to the duration of the Wizardry Spell Frozen Shot and the proportion of Ice damage bound to the weapon.
- Improved the camera behavior when locking on Bingcan.
- Made changes so that a UI indicating that an affinity took place would be displayed when using the Five Phases to make talismans produced by the General of Heaven’s Illusion disappear.
- Improved the visibility of Demonized Dian Wei’s Critical Blow, in which he shoots projectiles.
- Made upward adjustments to the accessory drop rate increase granted by the special effect Drop Priority (Accessories).
- Made changes so that the special effects Cestus Damage Increase and Cestus Spirit Damage Increase may be applied to cestuses.
- Made upward adjustments to the potential rarities of drop items within treasure chests in the following battlefields from “Extra Story 1: Battle of Zhongyuan”:
- Main battlefield “A Solitary Resistance”
- Main battlefield “Sons of the Yellow Heaven”
- Main battlefield “In the Name of Elai”
- Sub battlefield “A Requiem for the Deceased”
Major Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug that made it impossible for the player to progress if their Co-op team disbanded while a tutorial including videos was open on their screen.
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to go outside the bounds of the current stage from certain locations in some stages.
- Fixed a bug in which character and stage models would no longer be displayed after accepting a Co-op invitation from the Travel menu.
- Fixed a bug that would sometimes cause the screen to go dark just after using the Travel function to begin a mission.
- Fixed a bug that enabled players to break Oil Pots with some Wizardry Spells from Phases other than the Fire Phase.
- Fixed a bug that prevented players from locking on to Bingcan when it appeared.
- Fixed a bug that prevented damage from being dealt by the second blow of the Fatal Strike sequence when performed against Huodou.
- Fixed a bug occurring in the sub battlefield “Beyond the Heavens,” in which some Divine Beasts would not perform their attack sequence when Summon Divine Beast was activated.
- Fixed a bug that granted the special effect Dual Halberds Damage to cestuses.
- Fixed a bug in which Bingcan, despite having been set to the status of a leader, would not yield appropriate levels of drop rewards in some battlefields.
- Fixed a bug occurring during Co-op sessions in the sub battlefield “An Everlasting Regret,” that prevented players from obtaining clear reward items if they had not been the ones to open the treasure chests containing said items.
- Made alterations so that players can now discard duplicates of non-discardable equipment with the same name so that they possess only one remaining piece.
- Fixed a bug in which the value displayed for the special effect Max Equipment Weight was higher than the actual value granted.
- Fixed a bug that caused the copyright to be displayed twice in the Photograph menu.
- Fixed a bug that occurred if the player was defeated in a certain way in the sub-battlefield “Tactical Exercises,” which would cause the information above the boss’ head to remain even after the player returned to the battlefield.
- Fixed other minor bugs.
Additional Features
- Made changes so that blocked players will no longer be displayed in the search results when matching on the same platform.
- Adaptations for cross-platform matching are planned for future patches.
Major Bug Fixes
- Alleviated lagging when the network is online.
Major Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug that would sometimes cause the game to crash after loading when running the PlayStation®4 software on the PlayStation®5 console.
Major Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent the mouse selection operations from working properly after opening the Titles menu.
- Fixed other minor bugs.
Xbox Game Pass
Major Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug that occurred when playing the base game without having purchased the add-on content “Battle of Zhongyuan,” which would cause incorrect save data to be generated, making it impossible for players to resume the game.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Plot
In the year 184 CE, a rebellion known as the Yellow Turban Rebellion erupts in China. Led by the Zhang brothers, who possess a potent Elixir provided by the enigmatic Taoist Yu Ji, the rebellion aims to overthrow the ruling Han dynasty. Amidst the chaos, an unnamed protagonist, serving as a soldier for a local militia, rescues a Blindfolded Boy from the rebels during an attack on a rural village.
Together, they escape using the Boy’s magical abilities, but their path is intercepted by Zhang Liang, one of the Zhang brothers. In a fierce battle, the protagonist emerges victorious, but this victory attracts the attention of Yu Ji, who captures the Boy, revealing his true identity as the dragon deity Yinglong. With the dragon in his possession, Yu Ji escapes, leaving the protagonist determined to track down the remaining Zhang brothers and rescue the captured spirit.
While journeying through the nearby mountains, the protagonist joins forces with Zhao Yun, another member of the militia. Together, they confront Zhang Bao, the second leader of the rebellion, and save Hong Jing, a young sorceress searching for her lost brother. After parting ways with Zhao Yun, the protagonist and Hong Jing encounter the renowned oath brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, who aid them in their quest to find and defeat Zhang Bao.
Through their alliance, the protagonist becomes associated with Cao Cao and Sun Jian, two Han army generals tasked with quelling the rebellion. Cao Cao’s forces eventually locate the final rebel leader, Zhang Jiao, who has taken refuge in a fortress constructed within a desecrated temple. In a climactic battle, the protagonist vanquishes Zhang Jiao after he transforms into a demon using the Elixir.
Following this victory, the protagonist and Hong Jing travel to her mountain village, where they rescue her mentor, Zuo Ci, from a malevolent entity. Through Zuo Ci’s divination magic, they uncover a conspiracy involving the Yellow Turban leaders and Zhang Rang, a eunuch minister seeking to create chaos in order to seize more power for himself. Determined to stop him, the protagonist, along with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, infiltrates the eunuch’s palace with the intention of assassinating him.
However, their plans are met with resistance as they engage in a battle against Zhang Rang, who employs dark magic to create clones of himself. In a desperate bid, the eunuch flees, only to be slain by his ally, Dong Zhuo, who seizes the Elixir for himself.
Empowered by the Elixir and aided by demons summoned by Yu Ji, Dong Zhuo raises an army and captures the Imperial Capital, taking the Emperor hostage. In response, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao form a coalition consisting of various provincial ministers and military officers to confront Dong Zhuo, clashing with his forces at Hulaoguan. During the fierce battle, the protagonist faces off against Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo’s trusted lieutenant, but fails to defeat him.
However, Hong Jing recognizes Lu Bu as her long-lost brother. As the coalition army approaches the Imperial Capital, Dong Zhuo retreats to his fortress in Meiwu and sets fire to the capital. Though Dong Zhuo is driven out of the capital, many members of the coalition abandon the mission, believing that Dong Zhuo is no longer a significant threat. This frustrates Yuan Shao, who believes that Dong Zhuo must still be held accountable for his crimes.
Compounding the situation, Yu Ji manipulates events, leading to the Elixir-induced transformation and untimely demise of Sun Jian, whose daughter-in-law Da Qiao is kidnapped by Yu Ji, causing Sun Ce, his eldest son, to swear vengeance against the Taoist.
Subsequently, Hong Jing infiltrates Dong Zhuo’s fortress disguised as a dancer named Diao Chan, intending to aid the protagonist in their infiltration and to establish contact with her brother to understand his affiliation with the tyrannical Dong Zhuo. In the throne room, the protagonist engages in a duel with Dong Zhuo, inflicting severe wounds that force him to retreat. Desperate to defend himself, Dong Zhuo attempts to use the Elixir to transform Hong Jing into a demon. However, before he can carry out his plan, Lu Bu stabs him from behind, protecting his sister.
Lu Bu allows the protagonist and Hong Jing to leave Meiwu unharmed, but he claims the Elixir for himself and mobilizes Dong Zhuo’s former army to wage war against Cao Cao’s troops. As Lu Bu and Cao Cao’s forces clash across various provinces, Lu refrains from using the Elixir, despite being pushed back multiple times. When the two armies confront each other in Xiapi, Lu is approached by Yu Ji, who questions his reluctance to employ the Elixir and offers him more.
Lu attacks the Taoist, revealing his true intention to lure him out and eliminate him to bring an end to the chaos he has instigated. However, Yu Ji turns the tables, using the Elixir to transform Lu Bu into a demon just as the protagonist and Hong Jing arrive at his command center. The duo is forced to defeat the transformed Lu Bu to halt his destructive rampage, causing immense
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gameplay
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an immersive action role-playing video game that offers players a rich and customizable gaming experience. At the start of the game, players have the opportunity to create and personalize their own unique character, selecting from a range of options to customize their appearance and abilities. They can also choose one of five distinctive “phases” that provide different combat styles and approaches.
Combat in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty focuses on both close-range and ranged attacks. Players have two options for close-range combat, allowing them to engage enemies directly. A key aspect of successful combat is the ability to effectively deflect enemy attacks using melee weapons, which creates openings for counterattacks. Each enemy possesses a “Morale rank” that signifies the level of challenge they present. More formidable adversaries yield greater rewards when defeated, providing players with valuable loot.
During battles, players accumulate spirit energy, filling up their spirit gauge over time. This allows them to unleash powerful “spirit attacks” that can deliver devastating blows, unleash special combat techniques, or even cast elemental spells. Additionally, players can call upon the aid of one of five mythical “Divine Beasts,” such as the Qilin, Baihu, Qinglong, Zhuque, and Xuanwu. These Divine Beasts can assist players in combat or provide passive benefits through “Divine Beast Resonance,” enhancing their capabilities and strategies.
Similar to the Nioh series, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows a predominantly linear progression. As players journey through the game, they will discover Battle Flags scattered across the world, which serve as save points. They can also utilize “Genuine Qi,” the game’s equivalent of experience points, to upgrade their characters and unlock new abilities, enhancing their combat prowess and overall performance. Notably, Wo Long introduces a jump button, adding an extra layer of exploration and combat dynamics to the gameplay.
Furthermore, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty features an exciting cooperative multiplayer mode, allowing players to summon a friend to join them in battle. This cooperative element enhances the gaming experience, enabling players to strategize together, overcome challenges, and share in the thrill of epic combat encounters.
With its captivating gameplay, intricate customization options, and cooperative multiplayer mode, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty offers an immersive and engaging adventure for players seeking an action-packed role-playing experience.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Development
During a special live stream on October 26, 2021, commemorating the illustrious 40-year career of Koei Tecmo’s president and CEO Kou Shibusawa, a thrilling announcement was made. Team Ninja, the esteemed development team, revealed that they were actively working on an exciting new action game inspired by Luo Guanzhong’s iconic 14th-century novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The game was officially unveiled on June 12, 2022, captivating audiences during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 event. It was confirmed for release on Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with subsequent announcements revealing plans for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions.
The journey to create Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty commenced approximately two years before its grand reveal, marking a dedicated and meticulous development process. The visionary leadership of Team Ninja’s president, Fumihiko Yasuda (known for his directorial role in the critically acclaimed Nioh series), and the expertise of producer Masaaki Yamagiwa (renowned for his contributions to notable titles like Tokyo Jungle and Bloodborne) have been instrumental in shaping the game.
Yamagiwa, who joined Team Ninja in mid-2021 after parting ways with Sony’s now-defunct Japan Studio, brings his invaluable experience and passion to the project. Like its predecessor, Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty intertwines real historical events with captivating supernatural elements drawn from rich folklore and mythology.
Excitement reached new heights in October 2022 when the highly anticipated release date was officially announced. Gamers worldwide can mark their calendars for March 3, 2023, when Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will transport players to an immersive world filled with thrilling action and historical intrigue
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