update · March 14, 2024
Wandering Sword Southern Chronicles Update Brings New Storyline and Difficulty Modes
Wandering Sword receives the Southern Chronicles major update, introducing a new side storyline, difficulty settings, and New Game Plus features.
Wandering Sword expands its martial arts world with the Southern Chronicles major update, adding new narrative content, customizable difficulty, and progression carryovers.
Southern Chronicles Content
A new side storyline starts after meeting companions from the Wuxian Sect in Monkey Woods. Players enter a conflict involving Nanjiang tribes, the Pili School, and the Imperial Court. The update introduces new areas, monsters, and characters. Players can trigger this storyline using one of three methods detailed in the official Steam guide. Developers recommend using an existing save before the quest Become Martial Disciple or utilizing a provided special save file.
Difficulty and New Game Plus
Four difficulty levels are now available: Easy, Normal, Hard, and Extreme. Higher difficulties feature adjusted enemy stats and enhanced enemy detection, while rewarding players with boosted Inheritance Points. After completing the game, players earn Inheritance Points to spend in the Inheritance Library when starting a New Game, purchasing coins, meridian points, martial points, and initial equipment.
Why this patch matters
The Southern Chronicles update gives returning players a reason to jump back in with New Game Plus and higher difficulty settings alongside a substantial new regional storyline.