Shortly following the celebration of its first anniversary since its release, 505 Games and Chengdu Recursive Dolphin Technology Co., Ltd. (brand name: “Indolphinity”), a Chinese game development studio founded by Xia Siyuan, have jointly announced that they are entering into development of a next chapter for the Wuchang franchise. The first title in the series, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, initially released on July 24, 2025, hit 131,000 concurrent players on Steam, eventually crossing the 5 million player milestone by the end of its first year.
Earlier this year, Digital Bros., the parent company of 505 Games, announced the acquisition of the Wuchang IP, so it wasn’t clear until now that the original game director would be involved in the experience. His new studio, Indolphinity, will replace the original developer, Leezee, in leading the game’s creative development. Under the agreement made, 505 Games has agreed to fund and publish the sequel globally.
In a press release, Xia Siyuan, the head of Indolphinity, stated:
We are delighted to embark once again on a deep collaboration with 505 Games under our new studio banner, Indolphinity. As a homegrown development team made up of Chinese creators, we have always believed that a rich cultural heritage is the essence of our games and their competitive strength. 505 Games’s respect for the creative process and its genuine understanding of developers’ needs are perfectly in tune with our own values, and this shared vision gives us confidence in the long-term future of the series. We listen closely to the real voices of players and the community, and we remain firmly devoted to our original creative aspirations and cultural foundations, striving to answer everyone’s long-standing expectations with more polished quality and a more complete experience. Wuchang’s story is far from over. Together, Indolphinity and 505 Games are set out on a new journey, unfolding an entirely new chapter of WUCHANG’s story that is deeply rooted in the Eastern soil.
In addition, Raffi Galante, Co-CEO of Digital Bros, spoke on the confidence they feel in the title to lead to a franchise. He stated:
We strongly believe in WUCHANG as a long-term global franchise, and partnering with Xia Siyuan and Indolphinity is a natural step in building its future. From the outset, our priority has been to safeguard and amplify the original creative vision, while equipping the development team with the resources and publishing expertise needed to succeed worldwide. We are committed to preserving the cultural authenticity of the IP, keeping its creative heart in China while bringing the world of WUCHANG to players across the globe.
Both teams have fully reaffirmed their shared commitment to preserving the authenticity of the franchise’s cultural identity. As such, they confirmed that all future development on the franchise will remain “firmly rooted” in China “through the close collaboration between the original creator and 505 Games, ensuring continuity of vision, quality, and execution.” To help further reinforce 505 Games’ commitment to the series, it will open a dedicated subsidiary in Chengdu, China.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike action RPG set during the Ming Dynasty. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via both Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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