update · October 21, 2024
Wandering Sword Update Adds Steam Achievements and Difficulty Quirks
Wandering Sword receives a major update adding Steam achievements, custom difficulty quirks, and a brand-new storyline. Players can also claim a special anniversary gift from Master Jiang's home.
Spiral Up Games has outlined its upcoming content drop for Wandering Sword, titled The Echoes of Ash and Dust. The update arrives on October 25 alongside the game's largest discount yet on Steam.
Achievements and Rewards
Steam achievements are finally live, retroactive across all existing saves so players do not need to restart their playthroughs. Additionally, an anniversary chest is available on the left side of Master Jiang's home to reward the community.
New Content and Challenge
The update introduces a brand-new storyline uncovering hidden truths in the Jianghu world. Custom quirks and inheritance options are also added to the difficulty settings, giving players granular control over their challenge.
Why this patch matters
This update addresses long-standing community requests for achievements while adding narrative and difficulty options for returning players.