Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty came out on March 3, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox One, then for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. It is on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC. On Steam, 50% of 20,983 player reviews are positive (Mixed). 72 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 317 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 12 hours, doing everything about 50 hours.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a historical fantasy action role-playing video game developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo.
Set during a fictionalised version of the fall of the Han Dynasty, the plot follows an unnamed protagonist who battles historical characters and Chinese mythological creatures corrupted by demonic qi.
Story
The plot follows a nameless militia soldier who gets involved in a struggle for power and survival amid a chaotic era plagued by demonic forces.
The protagonist, initially fighting for survival against bandits and supernatural creatures, discovers a mysterious elixir that grants incredible powers. This elixir becomes the focal point of a larger conflict as various warlords, seeking to unify China, desire its power to bolster their armies and secure their dominance.
Throughout the game, the protagonist encounters historical figures and legendary warriors, forming alliances and battling formidable foes. As they uncover the secrets of the elixir, they learn about an ancient conspiracy that threatens to plunge the world into eternal darkness.
In a journey filled with intense combat and exploration, the protagonist must harness their newfound abilities, confront powerful enemies, and ultimately decide the fate of the dynasty and the future of humanity. The story intertwines personal growth, loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power, culminating in a climactic showdown that determines the destiny of the fallen dynasty.
What is happening now
Team Ninja's action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty launched in March 2023 across multiple platforms and has since accumulated over 8 million players. The game draws on the studio's expertise with challenging combat systems, establishing itself as a notable franchise alongside their better-known Nioh series. A sequel is already planned for next year.
The game recently expanded to Nintendo Switch 2 with a Complete Edition, bringing the full experience to the hybrid console. Early impressions have focused on the technical execution of the port, with performance mode as a key consideration for players weighing visual quality against frame rate. The milestone of reaching 8 million players coincided with the Switch 2 launch, underscoring the game's growing audience across platforms.
