The initial hype for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (hereafter Wuchang) is cooling down rapidly. After launching to 'Overwhelmingly Negative' reviews due to technical blunders, the game has not only slipped from the top of the sales charts, but even with stabilization patches, the player count has plummeted by roughly 40% in just five days.

Released on the 24th, Wuchang was expected to be a hit, but instead, it arrived with optimization issues that made it practically unplayable, regardless of the system requirements. Reports suggest that even with an RTX 5090, you would struggle to maintain 100 frames per second without relying on DLSS, and even then, frame drops were a constant annoyance. It is no wonder the launch day was met with a chorus of harsh criticism.

In response, the developers issued an emergency notice promising that optimization work was underway, followed by quick updates on the 25th and 26th. Despite these frantic efforts to stop the bleeding, the community reaction remains lukewarm. While user reviews have crawled back up to 'Mixed' (26,769 participants, 41% positive), the concurrent player count tells a sadder tale. From a peak of 131,518 on launch day, it dropped to 100,000 on the 25th, 90,000 on the 26th, and sat at 78,301 by the 29th—a 40% decline. Beyond the technical woes, it seems players are also frustrated with the level design, including the map layout, repetitive monster encounters, and punishing trap placements.

The developer, Leenzee Games, addressed the missing pre-order bonuses and outlined further plans to tackle optimization on the 28th. The team plans to adjust the wake-up animation speed after being knocked down, lower trap damage, and overhaul the AI for both regular enemies and bosses. We shall have to wait and see if these adjustments can mend the game's tarnished reputation.

Meanwhile, Ready or Not has claimed the number one spot in global Steam sales, despite a dip in user ratings following a recent patch. It seems the promise of cross-play and the developer's commitment to fixing the reported issues are keeping the audience interested, reviews notwithstanding.