Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains
Released Jul 2023
This Game is one of the most popular RPGs in the Chinese Speaking Area and has won many awards around Asia. The game story takes place in an era of collision between East and West, covering a wide range, spanning Eurasia, the Arab World, Francia, and China.
84% positive · 1,329 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $6.99 $13.99 −50%
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Evaluation
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains is a remaster of the classic 1999 Chinese RPG, released on Steam on July 25, 2023. Following launch, the developer shipped a handful of bug-fix and compatibility patches, released the game's official soundtrack as DLC on July 26, 2023, and added a free bonus DLC on August 23, 2023 that bundles the original 1999 DVD version of the game for nostalgic players. The Creative Workshop MOD system was also opened to the community, with an official manual published on September 4, 2023.
After September 4, 2023, there have been no further developer communications of any kind — no patches, announcements, roadmaps, or mentions of future content. Both DLC entries listed on the store are released, and neither the store description nor any developer post hints at additional planned content. The game was positioned and sold as a complete remaster of a classic title, not as a live-service or episodic product. The developer's post-launch activity (bug fixes, bonus content, and mod tools) is consistent with wrapping up a finished product rather than ongoing content development. With no outstanding commitments, no unreleased DLC, and no developer activity since September 4, 2023, the game is complete.
Evidence
Steam release date announced for July 26, 2023; described as a remaster of the 1999 classic RPG with updated visuals and enhanced gameplay features.
Official Creative Workshop manual published; last developer communication on record.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
方块游戏(CubeGame)
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Journey of a Frankish Knight in the Tang Empire
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains is a classic turn-based RPG. Under the orders of Pepin III, the Frankish Knight Septem has embarked on a long journey to seek the Invincible Arts of War. Starting from the canals of beautiful Venice, the great knight's path has spanned the Middle East, Western Regions on his way to the mystical orient. In his adventures, Septem has drawn into the intricate power disputes between local powers, along with the decade-spanning ambitions of the dark lord, Satan.
China enjoys peace and prosperity under the rule of the Tang Empire, Europe finds itself embroiled in the Dark Ages, the Arabian Empire is ascendant, and all the while, the march of progress brings these disparate cultures together. From ancient times, Chinese legends have spoken of the Xuan-Yuan Sword and Spirit Fusion Pot, along with the rise of great legends in the new era...
A Symphony of Western and Eastern Culture
The scope of Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the mountains covers a wide range, spanning all of Eurasia and covering the Arab World, Francia, and China. From the canals of Venice, Damascus to the beautiful Chang’an, the story introduces unique architectural styles, clothing, food, and customs.A Fusion of History and Fantasy
The story of Xuan-Yuan Sword III takes place in an era of collision between East and West, covering a range of historical events that include the Battle of Talas, the Arabian Civil War, and An Lushan Rebellion interspersed through character dramas.Xuan-Yuan Sword III perfectly integrates history with Chinese and Western mythology. Players will encounter unique historical enemies such as Merovingian soldiers, the Venetian navy, the Abbasid Caliphate, Tang soldiers, and Taoists along with unique mythical creatures such as centaurs, Medusa, the Black and White Reapers, and the Xuannü of the Nine Heavens.
Unique Spirit Fusion Pot System
Players can use the Spirit Fusion Pot to capture enemies in battle. Items and monsters can be used to craft a new item or monster from the codex. Users can craft items and monsters from the Eastern or Western altars, which the resulting item differing based on the selected altar.
Unique Ink Painting Artstyle
The game features a beautiful traditional Chinese style, with the game map, battle backgrounds, and characters all painted in unique oriental ink.
Improvements and changes
- 16:9 high-resolution graphic
- UI rework
- High-resolution item texture
- Controller support
- China Episode, originally added in mobile version
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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