Greetings swordsmen,
After six months of hard work, we’re excited to announce that the Echoes of Ash and Dust update for Wandering Sword is now live!
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This major update brings new branching storylines, a thrilling conclusion to the main story, Steam achievements, expanded difficulty options, a new inheritance system, and much more. Whether you’re returning to the martial world or starting fresh, we invite you to dive in and experience these new adventures.
In celebration of the update, Wandering Sword will be available at a 15% discount—its lowest price yet—starting from October 25th, 1:00 AM until November 8th, 1:00 AM. If you’ve been waiting to join the journey, now’s the perfect time!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1876890/Wandering_Sword/
Update Notes
If you’re using mods, be aware that this update may cause compatibility issues, potentially preventing the game from launching or causing errors. To resolve this, we recommend uninstalling any mods, verifying the integrity of the game files, and then restarting.
Save Data Compatibility
You can continue your journey from existing save files. For the best experience with the new storylines, we recommend using save files from the Main Quest: Return to Wudang for the best story experience.
We’ve also prepared an official save file with more detailed progress and content. For those eager to jump straight into the new storyline, you can download it here:
The Echoes of Ash and Dust User Save File Guide
What’s New in This Update
New Storyline
The young master of the TianJian Sect, Xiao Hanguang, has emerged from seclusion and issued a challenge to the Shaolin Temple. Meanwhile, rumors about his connections to the Tianji Palace are swirling. But on the day of the duel, an unexpected event shakes Shaolin to its core... What choices will Yuwen Yi, caught in the middle of this storm, make? What is the fate of the martial world? What does it truly mean to be a hero? The answers await in this new chapter.
Steam Achievements
At long last, Steam achievements have arrived! Thank you for your patience and support. After updating, your achievements will unlock based on your game progress. These can also be completed across multiple save files, so feel free to enjoy the challenge!
Please note: Due to the inability to read the records before Southern Chronicles version, early archives may not be able to unlock achievements. You can consider starting a brand new journey.
New System Features
- Inheritance Library: In the "Extreme" difficulty setting, you can now select additional expansions that increase your difficulty score by 0.2 upon completion.
- New Inheritance Page: Unlock powerful inheritances after completing the game in hard or extreme mode.
- Additional Features: Convert excess meridian points, access a battlefield surrender option, and take on the Five Elements Challenge, where you’ll face tougher opponents for rarer rewards—or opt for safer, easier battles. The choice is yours!
Anniversary Gift
As a thank-you for your incredible support, we’ve prepared a special anniversary gift! After the update, head to Hero Jiang’s home and open the treasure chest located to the left of his entrance to claim your reward. The chest will remain there, waiting for you to claim it whenever you’re ready.
We’re truly grateful for your continued support—it’s because of you that we’ve been able to come this far. We hope the Echoes of Ash and Dust update offers an unforgettable experience.
Additional Titles from Spiral Up
During this period, other Spiral Up titles will also be on sale, along with playtest versions available for you to try out. Don’t miss the chance to check them out!
- Cyber Manhunt 2: New World 🌏: A narrative-driven puzzle game.
- Affogato ☕: An anime-style reverse tower defense game.
- Dungeon Inn 🐱: A turn-based strategy management game.
- Bang Bang Barrage 🎮: A multiplayer party shooter.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1876890/Wandering_Sword/
That’s all for today’s update! And finally, don’t forget to follow us on Steam and Twitter for the latest updates. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for joining us on this epic journey—we hope you enjoy what we have to offer!