Alright, so here’s the rundown. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, yeah, they just dropped another title right in our laps: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Seriously, it’s like the 16th game this month alone. July 2025, you know? And since the beginning of this year, they’ve thrown out 94 fresh ones. Ninety-four! My backlog is weeping.
So, this game comes from Lenzee Games, all the way over in China. It’s got that soulslike vibe, set back in the 17th century during the tail end of the Ming dynasty. I think? I wasn’t paying much attention in history class. The main dude, Wuchang, is an amnesiac pirate. Feathers disease? Whatever that is, it’s nasty, apparently. Drives people bonkers. Makes me shiver just thinking about it.
Oh, and here’s the kicker. They teased this thing way back in September 2021. Dropped a bombshell during the Xbox Games Showcase of June 2024. And now, wham, it’s a day-one Xbox Game Pass title. Marked April 2025 on the release calendar, right there next to my dentist appointment.
And if you’re over in the U.S. East Coast, bet you’re already sneaking in a play at 10 pm on the 23rd. You lucky ducks with Ultimate subs, you can snag it on Xbox Series X/S or PC. Xbox One folks? Sorry, only through Xbox Cloud Gaming, like a ghost of consoles past.
Now about what’s new and coming up—just to throw a curveball at you—there’s a whole lineup. Here’s a peek: Wuchang dropped on July 24. Grounded 2 is creeping up on the 29th, Farming Simulator 25 will farm its way in on August 1. Oh, and by the end of October, you’ll be brawling in Ninja Gaiden 4. Buckle up, buttercup.
What do folks think? Well, reviews are like, ‘meh but cool,’ if that’s a thing. OpenCritic gives it a solid 75, thumbs up from about 70% of reviewers. Quick fights, neat weapon-switching, plus a Madness meter. It’s different. You only lose experience based on how ‘mad’ you are. Max out that madness, and your evil twin tries to block your exp recovery. Sounds bananas, really.
Some take digs at it for being a copycat, though. The whole pirate-with-amnesia trope—it feels stale. Oh, and the difficulty? All over the map. Hardcore or cakewalk, depends on which way the wind blows. A game of mood swings, perhaps?
Now, for those curious souls waiting on the Game Pass Standard version, hang tight. January to July 2026 might be your sweet spot. And don’t forget, Grounded 2 is popping in July 29th. So, pencil that in while you mull over Wuchang.
