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WANDERING SWORD WITH A RELEASE DATE

DODANE 28.08.23

Get ready for your epic martial arts adventure on September 15th!

Highly anticipated Chinese martial arts RPG is set to release on September 15th, 2023 after a successful run as one of Steam Next Fest’s most downloaded demos.

Following an impressive showing at Steam Next Fest February 2023 and clinching a top spot among the most downloaded demos, Spiral Up Games is thrilled to announce the official release of Wandering Sword on September 15th, 2023. With over 75 breathtaking locations and opportunities to join forces with 14 martial artists, the game promises at least 20 hours of immersive Wuxia gameplay.

Watch the Wandering Sword Release Date Announcement Trailer

Add the game to your Steam wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1876890/Wandering_Sword/) to not miss the release.

Wandering Sword offers a unique RPG experience, beautifully combining pixel art with the deep allure of ancient Chinese martial arts culture. Dive into the thrilling narrative of a young swordsman entangled in a feud. Explore an expansive world illustrated through stunning pixel art, from bustling towns to picturesque landscapes. Form bonds with fellow martial artists, lend a helping hand to those in need, and hone a diverse array of martial arts skills and weaponry. Step into your destiny and embark on your path to become the legendary Wuxia master you're destined to be.

Aldric Chang, CEO of Spiral Up Games, shares, "We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated official release date of Wandering Sword. Having garnered a top spot in Steam Next Fest’s most downloaded demos, we can't wait to see our player community delve into the full experience. Wandering Sword is a testament to our dedication to deliver a rich, immersive RPG that encapsulates the richness of Chinese wuxia culture in striking pixel art. We look forward to seeing the reception by RPG enthusiasts worldwide."

Key Features

Explore Ancient China in Beautifully Crafted Pixel Art - Immerse yourself in Wandering Sword's vast open world, portrayed in striking pixel art. From bustling towns, scenic mountains, picturesque rivers to treacherous terrains, each location provides a distinct, immersive experience.

Wide Array of Martial Arts & Weapons - Wandering Sword showcases a myriad of martial arts moves and weaponry to master. Unravel hundreds of martial arts techniques and weapon styles as you journey across the land, and achieve true mastery of martial prowess.

Innovative Dual Mode Combat - Wandering Sword offers the flexibility to switch between turn-based mode and real-time mode. Catering to both traditional RPG players and those who enjoy fast-paced action, this feature adds a new layer of strategy and excitement to battles.

Build Relationships with Realistic NPCs - In Wandering Sword, forming relationships is crucial to your journey. Interact with NPCs who have their own lives and stories, recruit martial artists to join your quest, and experience a world that reacts to your choices.

High Replayability - Wandering Sword boasts multiple endings shaped by your in-game choices. Each playthrough offers a fresh and unique experience, adding longevity to the game.

Dive into Diverse Side Quests - Step off the beaten path and delve into a plethora of side quests. These additional tasks add layers to the main storyline and promise to keep players engaged for hours.

Wandering Sword is set to officially launch on Steam on September 15th, 2023, and will be available in both English and Chinese. For the latest news and updates, visit the Wandering Sword website, follow their X page, and join the official Discord.

In addition, Spiral Up Games is hosting exclusive giveaway events where participants stand a chance to win fantastic prizes including Steam gift cards and exclusive Wandering Sword merchandise. Simply follow the action over to the Wandering Sword X page to participate and stand a chance to win these attractive prizes!

More information about the game can be found on Facebook and YouTube.

About Spiral Up Games

Spiral Up is an international game publisher for high quality PC indie games, headquartered in Singapore. Its team members comprise experienced game veterans with decades of combined experience in indie game development and marketing. Its mission is to find the hidden gems of the indie market and polish them into shining diamonds so that they can be enjoyed and celebrated by gamers worldwide. Game developers are invited to approach them for publishing discussion. http://www.spiralupgames.com

About Swordman Studio

Based in Shanghai, Swordman Studio is an indie game studio formed by a team united by their love for classic RPGs and martial arts novels. Wandering Sword is the first of their many titles to come.

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WANDERING SWORD DEMO LAUNCHING ON FEB. 6th!

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STUDIO

Swordman Studio

Publisher

Spiral Up Games

Release date

September 15th 2023

Game modes

Single-player

Genre

RPG

Game summary

Wandering Sword is a Wuxia-style pixel RPG. Play as a young man from Liao City in the Outer Lands who is accidentally drawn into a feud between two rival sects. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time results in getting poisoned with the lethal Frozen Toad. However, you are fortunate enough to have Qingxu, Sect Leader of Wudang, come to your aid and save your life. This is your turning point: the moment you decide to become a great warrior and enter the land of the Central Plains.

Key features

A unique pixel-style graphics rendered in Unreal Engine - with Unreal Engine 4, a new pixel-style art is created in the game: it switches PixelArt games to a 3D environment, giving a new blend of retro pixels and 3D reality. The game not only harks back to the pixelated Wuxia games of the MS-DOS era but also brings us modernized visual effects and a better game experience.
Enjoy an open world with a lively map – explore a huge universe including areas like the Central Plains, Jiangnan, the Western Regions, Nanjiang, Tianshan Mountain, and more. Explore prosperous towns, secret caves, forts, strongholds, and other unique scenic places.
Choose your preferred combat mode – if you are a fan of strategy games, choose a traditional turn-based combat mode and outmaneuver your enemies. But if you’d rather take things into your own hands, choose real-time combat mode to take part in exciting battles and defeat enemies through precise action inputs.
Hundreds of martial arts moves and supporting Meridians – a vast range of powerful abilities and moves are at your disposal. You can equip different types of weapons and join various sects. Learning cultivation methods can earn you Meridian Points, and practicing both internally and externally will make you a true martial arts master.
Travel the world and make friends – most NPCs in the game have a friendship system. You can increase an NPC’s affinity towards you by interacting with them via gift-giving, sparring, talking, etc. You can also recruit them to your party and travel the world together. NPCs of different sects have different Jianghu abilities. If you develop a good relationship with them, they will even give you their weapons and secret manuals to help you dominate the martial arts world.
Multiple endings and the freedom of side quests – different choices you’ll make throughout the game will lead to different endings. And on top of the main story, there are numerous side quests for you to explore, offering hidden, unexpected adventures.
Living and breathing NPCs – most NPCs in the game are much more than just assistants to your adventure. They have their own behavioral AI, meaning they will get themselves martial arts manuals and grow their own power, weaving their own unique stories.