Wandering Sword

RPG· Martial Arts· Wuxia· Pixel Graphics

Released Sep 2023

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

94% positive · 46K reviews

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All announced content has been released

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All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Wandering Sword launched on September 14, 2023 and has received a strong cadence of post-launch content. The developer shipped three major free or paid content updates after launch: the Southern Chronicles major update (March 14, 2024), the Echoes of Ash and Dust major update (October 25, 2024), and most recently the Secrets of the Eastern Sea paid DLC alongside the free Hero's Adventure Collaboration DLC (both June 19, 2025). All three DLC entries listed in the store are marked as released, with the most recent pair shipping on June 19, 2025. The last developer communication was a bug fix patch on February 4, 2026. No future content has been announced since the June 2025 DLC launch, and the developer has not published a new roadmap or teased any additional expansions. The established cadence between major releases ran roughly every 6–8 months (March 2024 → October 2024 → June 2025), and as of June 22, 2026 — approximately 12 months since the last major content drop — the game has been silent well beyond that window. With all announced DLC delivered, no outstanding commitments, and no developer signals of upcoming content, the game appears to have reached the end of its planned content cycle as of June 19, 2025.

Evidence

Developer announced the Secrets of the Eastern Sea DLC and Hero's Adventure Collaboration DLC as the latest update, with bundle deals. No mention of further planned content beyond this release.

news post · Jun 19, 2025 source content shipped

high

Hero's Adventure Collaboration DLC released — a free crossover DLC with two side stories and a new outfit.

dlc listing · Jun 19, 2025 source content shipped

high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Released

Wandering Sword - Secrets of the Eastern Sea

Jun 2025

Released

Wandering Sword - Hero's Adventure Collaboration DLC

Jun 2025

Media

Details

Developer

The Swordman Studio

Publisher

Spiral Up Games

Achievements

110

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

RPG Martial Arts Wuxia Pixel Graphics Open World Story Rich Turn-Based 2.5D Adventure Strategy Turn-Based Combat Swordplay Turn-Based Strategy 1990's Tactical

About this game

Journey through over 75 breathtaking locations across 5 diverse regions, each echoing the richness and allure of ancient China's tradition and landscape. Explore a world filled with bustling ancient Chinese towns, scenic mountains, picturesque rivers, dangerous lairs, treacherous terrains and more!

Utilizing Unreal Engine 4, Wandering Sword portrays a captivating blend of traditional pixel art graphics seamlessly layered onto immersive 3D landscapes. Drawing upon the charm of classic pixel-based martial arts games, the game infuses modern visual effects to elevate every moment in its Wuxia world.

Wandering Sword introduces an innovative combat system that operates on a tiled board and offers players the flexibility to switch between turn-based and real-time mode. This dual mode approach caters to both traditional RPG players who prefer a slower pace and those who enjoy real-time action that demands quick reflexes.

Wandering Sword brings to life a diverse array of martial arts moves and weaponry. As you traverse the land, you'll unravel hundreds of martial arts techniques and weapon styles. Cultivate your energy through meridian points, gain expertise in both external and internal forms, and achieve true mastery of martial prowess.

In Wandering Sword（逸剑风云决）, building relationships with NPCs is an integral part of your journey. Recruit up to 14 unique martial artists to join you on your adventures, each with their distinctive abilities. Who knows, you may even find love in this intricate world of martial arts!

Delve into an immersive Wuxia adventure with Wandering Sword. Boasting multiple endings shaped by your choices you make and a plethora of side quests that supplement the main storyline, enjoy over 20 hours of engaging gameplay that promises high replayability and a fresh experience with each adventure.

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026