The most downloaded mod on theWuchang: Fallen FeathersNexus Mods page is promising performance fixes on PC in the form of reduced stuttering, improved picture clarity, reduced input latency, and more FPS, and it’s not the only one of its type. Made by Leenzee and 505 Games,Wuchang: Fallen Feathersis an ambitious Soulslike based on Chinese mythology. Released July 24, the game saw a 100,000-player count on Steam alone, but major issues with PC performance turned the experience sour for many would-be fans.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathersfound itself being review bombedwithin hours of release, resulting in an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating on Steam. Reviewers lambasted the title for the performance issues plaguing the PC version, blaming Unreal Engine 5’s now-infamous optimization issues for the game’s technical state. Most agreed that it was an otherwise excellent Soulslike rendered nearly unplayable on low and mid-range PCs. Leenzee and 505 Games have responded to the criticism, vowing to push a performance patch as soon as possible.
It appears, however, that modders have taken matters into their own hands even before the developers get a chance to addressWuchang: Fallen Feathers’ issues. A mod author named P40L0 has releasedUltimate Engine Tweaks, a mod that has claimed the most downloaded spot on theWuchang: Fallen FeathersNexus Modspage. P40L0 claims the mod will “remove most stuttering, improve performance, reduce input latency, and improve picture clarity.”
Wuchang Fallen Feathers Mod Claims to Fix Performance Issues
Users in the comment section of Ultimate Engine Tweaks’ mod page detailed their experiences, with some saying their game gained as much as 30 FPS, while others reported a 10 FPS boost. The exact magnitude of the improvement appears to vary by hardware. The mod creator warned, however, that even though their mod improves performance, it will not completely fix all stuttering. That said, the overall experience should still be significantly smoother compared to the default settings.
Installing the mod involves downloading the appropriate file from the mod page and dropping it into the directory detailed on the mod’s description page. Users who gotWuchang: Fallen Featherson Game Passwill have a different folder location than those on Steam, but that’s where the differences end.
Other mods claiming toimprove performance forWuchang: Fallen Feathershave begun popping up on Nexus Mods as well, though none appear as effective as Ultimate Engine Tweaks. That said, P40L0 isn’t likely to remain the only player in this field for long. One reason they were able to publish so soon is that the mod is essentially just a settings instruction file that can work with any Unreal Engine 5 game, not just this one. More targeted mods may have an even bigger impact.
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WUCHANG: Fallen Feathersis a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.Become Wuchang, a skilled pirate warrior struck by amnesia, who must navigate the uncertainties of her mysterious past while afflicted by the horrific Feathering disease. Explore the depths of Shu, enhancing your arsenal and mastering new skills harvested from fallen foes. Evolve your fighting style by sacrificing elusive Red Mercury and further develop new techniques obtained throughout your action-packed journey. Augment the weapons in your repertoire with powerful enchantments, allowing for a unique approach to combat and strategy that suits your personal style.Battle against grotesque abominations, drawing on ancient lore to challenge the creeping darkness that threatens the humanity that remains. Your quest for truth will take you through forgotten temples, overgrown ruins, and shadowed paths fraught with peril. As you piece together Wuchang’s lost memories, your choices will lead you to one of several endings—each determined by the choices made, secrets unearthed and the allies you choose to trust.Immerse yourself in a rich storyline, dynamic combat system, and breathtaking visuals that offer an unforgettable adventure through lands veiled in chaos and death. Will you reveal the truths of Wuchang’s curse and bring peace to Shu, or will you succumb to the encroaching horrors? The fate of the land rests in your hands.
