Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an action-role playing game developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. It’s released on March 3rd, 2023 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The full game is also playable with a Game Pass subscription.
The standard game costs $59.99 USD, while the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $84.99 USD and comes with the following content:
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (full game)
- Digital Art Book
- Digital Mini Soundtrack
- Season Pass (Includes additional DLCs Battle of Zhongyuan, Conqueror of Jiangdong, Upheaval in Jingxiang, and Season Pass Bonus Qinglong Armor)
Note: Release dates for the DLCs included in the Season Pass may be subject to change.
- DLC “Battle of Zhongyuan” scheduled for release in June 2023
- DLC “Conqueror of Jiangdong” scheduled for release in September 2023
- DLC “Upheaval in Jingxiang” scheduled for release in December 2023
ABOUT
From the depths of darkness, a dragon soars
From Masaaki Yamagiwa, the producer of Bloodborne, and Fumihiko Yasuda, the producer of Nioh. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
Wo Long refers to a crouching dragon, and also refers to a hero or person of greatness who is not yet known. This is the story of officers, who will later become heroes, during their ‘unknown’ period, and also the story of a protagonist’s rise from being a ‘nobody’.
Demons in the Kingdom
A dark fantasy set during the chaotic Three Kingdoms period, the narrative vividly tells the tale of a militia soldier’s strenuous fight for survival during a Later Han Dynasty infested with demons. It’s madness in the Three Kingdoms like never before!
Awaken the Power
Defeat deadly enemies to boost morale and awaken the power from within! Overcome adversity through unique new strategies, including battle styles based on the “Five Phases.”
Live by the Sword
Renowned for ruthless strikes that can change the tide of battle in an instant, sword practitioners of the Chinese martial arts gracefully change pace as they shift between offensive and defensive maneuvers. Overwhelm opponents with a flurry of force in a series of intense and bloody battles while learning the precision and skill necessary to become a true master of the sword.
Various Play Styles with Weapons and Wizardry Spells
Weapons
Choose from a wide variety of weapons, from glaives to dual swords, to discover which fits your fighting style.
Wizardry Spells
This secret art draws upon the power of the Five Phases, which allow for attacks using such elements as flames and ice. Upon achieving higher Morale Ranks, you can gain the ability to utilize even more powerful Wizardry Spells.
Divine Beasts
Divine Beasts like Zhuque and Baihu are brought forth through alliances with other warriors. By calling upon these Divine Beasts, you are able to perform feats of great power.
SYSTEMS
Maintain A High Morale
Enemies you encounter in this game have a Morale Rank, which determines how strong they are. Your character also has a Morale Rank, which increases as you progress and kill enemies. If you die, the enemy that killed you steals your Morale, increasing their rank and lowering yours. You’ll have to track down and kill that enemy to regain the Morale you lost. If you die again before recovering your lost Morale, that Morale is gone and can no longer be saved.
- Enemies with a Green circle, means they’re below your rank.
- Enemies with a Yellow circle, means they’re 1-4 points higher than your rank.
- Enemies with a Red circle, means they’re 5 or more points higher than your rank.
Unfaltering Fortitude
Finding Battle Flags and Marking Flags will increase your Fortitude Rank. Having high Fortitude is key in maintaining a high Morale. If you were to die while having a Morale Rank of 5, while your Fortitude Rank is also 5, you will not lose Morale. Your Morale Rank will not drop under your Fortitude Rank upon death, so finding flag spots is important.
When starting a new stage, your Fortitude will reset to 0 along with your Morale. Your Fortitude and Morale may also reset if you decide to replay a mission you previously completed.
Your Spirit Must Not Waver
This is a game that will reward you for playing aggressively. The more you use your normal attack, and the more you successfully deflect the enemy, the more your Spirit Gauge will fill. Contrarily, the more defensively you play by blocking or performing unsuccessful deflects, the more your Spirit Gauge will lower. Once your Spirit is at it’s lowest, for a short time you will no longer be able to cast Wizardry Spells or perform Martial Arts, and the enemy can also break through your defense, leaving you stunned and open for an attack.
However, when your Spirit Gauge is full, you can deal increased damage to the enemy by performing a Martial Art or Spirit Attack. These two abilities along with Wizardry Spells will drain your Spirit, so be careful not to use them consecutively.
Wuxing, The Five Phases
In Chinese philosophy, there is a concept called Wuxing. It can be translated to mean “The Five Elements” or “The Five Phases”, with The Five Phases themselves being Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. In Wo Long, these Virtues are what determine your stats. As you defeat enemies and gain morale, you will also gain Genuine Qi which is used to improve your character. Invest enough Qi into your Virtues, and you will gain the ability to cast Wizardry Spells.
Note: Even though your Morale and Fortitude will reset between missions, you will still keep your attributes and leveled Virtues.
Wood Virtue
Support oriented. Strong against Earth, weak against Metal. Leveling the Wood Virtue affects HP and the amount of Spirit lost when attacked. The Wood Virtue also has access to healing and buffing spells of various types.
Fire Virtue
Attack oriented. Strong against Metal, weak against Water. Leveling the Fire Virtue affects the amount of Spirit gained when attacking, and the amount of Spirit consumed by Martial Arts. Its buffing spells are focused on increasing the caster’s offensive capabilities.
Earth Virtue
Defense oriented. Strong against water, weak against Wood. Leveling the Earth Virtue affects the equipment weight limit and the amount of Spirit gained when deflecting an attack. The spells for the Earth Virtue typically have knockback effects and are great at keeping multiple enemies at bay.
Metal Virtue
Debuff oriented. Strong against Wood, weak against Fire. Leveling the Metal Virtue affects the duration that a high level of Spirit can be maintained for, and the amount of Spirit consumed by Wizardry Spells. The Metal Virtue’s spells are centered around Damage-Over-Time and increasing the potency of status effects inflicted on opponents.
Water Virtue
Stealth oriented. Strong against Fire, weak against Earth. Leveling the Water Virtue affects how easily enemies can detect you and the amount of Spirit consumed when deflecting. It offers quick-firing offensive spells of both the single-target and AoE variety. It also has spells with traversal components as well as those that cater to stealth-oriented playstyles.
There’s still much that I didn’t cover. For a more in-depth look at the battle system, or if you’re looking for a few tips, I suggest visiting The Wo Long Wiki Guide.
FAQ
If I purchase the PlayStation®4 version, can it be upgraded to PlayStation®5? Does the same apply for the Xbox One version?
If you purchase a physical copy of the PlayStation®4 version, you can upgrade it at no additional cost to the PlayStation®5 digital version.
The Xbox One physical version is Smart Delivery supported. Depending on your system, you can get the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S version at no additional cost. The digital version is Xbox Play Anywhere compatible, so purchasing one version allows access to the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Microsoft Store versions.
Can save data from the PlayStation®5 version be carried over to the PlayStation®4 version? (via cloud servers)
Yes, it is possible. For the PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®4 version, the data can be carried over by selecting Title Menu > SYSTEM > Manage Cross Save.
For the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Store versions, it is automatically synced to the cloud. Cross save between different hardware makers is not supported.
What types of online multiplayer are available?
There are three types, including the co-operative mode “Recruitment”
- Recruitment: Cooperative play with up to 3 players (including yourself)
- Co-op: Up to 3 players (including yourself) can play together through a friend or set password.
- Invade: Invade another player’s mission as an enemy or be invaded by an enemy
In the Options menu, allowing online players to Invade can be enabled or disabled.
Is crossplay in online multiplayer possible?
Online play is possible between the following versions. Crossplay between different hardware is not supported.
- PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Store
- Steam®
Can the character creation be changed later? Can it be shared by character code as in Nioh?
As the game progresses, the appearance of the character can be changed as often as you like. Also, characters can be shared by using a code. However, code sharing is limited within the following categories.
- PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Store
- Steam®
Is there an item that can be used or a way to play the game always at low or zero Morale?
This is not supported. It may be considered for an update.
For more questions, visit The FAQ Section for Wo Long.
SCREENSHOTS
STORE PAGE
DEMO
The demo is only available until March 26th. You can transfer your demo save to the full game, and you will also aquire the “Crouching Tiger Helmet” for use in the full game for completing. You can also acquire the helmet if you have save data from the first demo from September.
To collect your helmet in-game, go to your Battle Flag to “Rest”, and then select “Deliveries”.
Note: The item “Crouching Dragon Helmet ★4” is a reward limited to the demo version, but it is possible to obtain the item “Crouching Dragon Helmet ★1” in the full game.
