update · February 6, 2024
Wandering Sword Previews The Southern Chronicles Update and New Game Plus
Spiral Up Games has previewed a major upcoming free content update for Wandering Sword titled The Southern Chronicles. The patch introduces New Game Plus, a new difficulty selection menu, and a new martial arts storyline set in the Nanjiang region.
Spiral Up Games has detailed an upcoming free content update for Wandering Sword named The Southern Chronicles, alongside a festival discount. The expansion sends players to the southern Nanjiang region to explore areas like the Perpetual Sanctum and Shadowmere Marsh while encountering new characters and recruits.
The Southern Chronicles Storyline
The upcoming free content update adds a new regional storyline set in Nanjiang. Players will explore the Perpetual Sanctum and Shadowmere Marsh, uncovering new secrets, facing fresh dangers, and recruiting allies or foes whose loyalties shift based on player choices. Developers advise players to back up their save files before initiating the Become Martial Disciple quest.
New Game Plus
Completed playthroughs will now yield points that can be spent on resources for subsequent runs. Players can trade these points for coins, meridian points, martial points, and initial equipment blueprints and skills, allowing for different strategic approaches on repeat playthroughs.
Difficulty Modes
A new difficulty selection feature lets players tailor their playthroughs. The system includes Easy, Normal, Hard, and Extreme modes, replacing the previous single difficulty setting.
Why this patch matters
The Southern Chronicles preview outlines substantial replay value additions, giving players mechanical reasons to restart via New Game Plus and adjustable difficulties.