How New Game Plus Works In Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

For those wondering about New Game Plus in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, this mode, common in soulslike and RPGs, typically allows players to begin a new playthrough while retaining items from their initial run. However, Wuchang implements this feature with some unexpected twists. Please note that this guide contains minor spoilers.

What to Expect in New Game Plus in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

The New Game Plus mode activates upon completing the main story and reaching an ending. Once the credits finish, you`ll return to the main menu. Here, you`ll find an option labeled `Causality Reversal,` which is Wuchang`s unique name for New Game Plus.

Should You Start New Game Plus Mode?

A significant and surprising aspect is that Wuchang: Fallen Feathers compels players to enter New Game Plus after finishing the game. Regardless of whether you select `Causality Reversal,` `Continue,` or `Load Game,` all paths lead to a New Game Plus playthrough starting from the game`s introduction. Compounding this, your original save file is permanently overwritten.

This presents an issue for players who might have overlooked certain items or spells, and it deviates from the typical New Game Plus implementation in other titles, which usually offer the choice to start NG+ while preserving the original save.

Is There a Way to Avoid New Game Plus Mode?

For players not yet prepared for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers` New Game Plus, it`s crucial to create a manual backup of your save file before completing the campaign. On PC (Steam), this workaround involves:

• Exiting the game before reaching an ending to secure your current save state.
• Locating the necessary files and folders in the C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Project_Plague directory.
• Copying the entire `Saved` folder to a separate location.

To revert, simply move the backed-up `Saved` folder back into the `Project_Plague` directory, overwriting existing files. When you launch Wuchang and select `Load Game,` even if the file is labeled `Causality Reversal 1` (indicating NG+1, likely due to cloud sync), you will load back into your original game progress.

What Carries Over and What Changes in New Game Plus?

In Wuchang: Fallen Feathers` New Game Plus, here`s an overview of what transfers and what changes:

• All your acquired equipment, Red Mercury, learned skills, spells, and temperance needles carry over.
• Enemies will pose a greater challenge.
• Jade Pendants and Benedictions found will have a `+1` modifier, enhancing their effects.
• Merchants maintain their inventory; however, items that cannot be duplicated (e.g., spells) cannot be repurchased.
• Similarly, looting non-duplicable items (such as Manna Vase upgrades or spells) will yield Red Mercury resources instead.
• Previously defeated Panda Bamboozlings/Bamboo Shoots and Inner Demons will respawn, allowing for additional rewards.
• Quest items must be reacquired, and you can undertake any quests you missed in your previous playthrough.