Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a dark action RPG from Team NINJA. The setting is the year 184 in the late Han dynasty. A nameless militiaman fights in a version of ancient China marked by conflict and supernatural creatures. The campaign consists of linked battlefields and side missions featuring historical figures and fantastical enemies.

The base game was released on Mar 3, 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Complete Edition with three story expansions followed in Feb 2024. The native Nintendo Switch 2 version was released on Sep 3, 2026 and is offered as the Complete Edition.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty was released natively on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version was only added in 2026 and includes the base game and three expansions as the Complete Edition. The other Complete Edition bundles are content packages for the same platform versions.

The combat system relies on precise deflection of enemy attacks. Successful Deflects boost your own Spirit and weaken enemies. This opens up chances for powerful Fatal Strikes. Various melee weapons, Martial Arts and magic from the five elements allow different playstyles.

The campaign runs through winding battlefields with enemy groups, bosses and optional paths. Battle Flags and Marking Flags serve as navigation and improve protection against morale loss after defeats.

The expansions Battle of Zhongyuan, Conqueror of Jiangdong and Upheaval in Jingxiang add extra missions, weapons, characters and higher difficulty levels to the game. The Complete Edition bundles them with the base game.

The long-term endgame includes The Thousand-Mile Journey. In addition, the Complete Edition includes content shared with Nioh 2, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT and Lies of P.

The minimum configuration requires Windows 10 or 11 64-bit, Intel Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 3400G, 8 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 570 with 4 GB of graphics memory each, and 60 GB of free storage. Recommended is 16 GB RAM, Core i7-8700 or Ryzen 5 3600XT, and RTX 2060 or RX 5700 XT. The game requires DirectX 12.

The Spirit value changes through hits, successful deflects and the use of special abilities. If you push the enemy's gauge to its limit, you can perform a particularly powerful Fatal Strike. Spirit is therefore both an offensive resource and a defensive risk.

At the start of each battlefield, your morale rank is low. Defeating enemies raises it. Battle Flags and Marking Flags improve your fortification rank, which protects your morale value after a death. Exploring areas thoroughly gives you better preparation for tough encounters.

When leveling up, you can distribute points into Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. These stats affect health, Spirit gain, equipment load, stealth movement and spell costs, among others. A custom build comes from this distribution, your equipped weapons and suitable spells.

Genuine Qi is used for leveling up. Changes to playstyle come from the combination of gear, Martial Arts and abilities of the five elements.

Main missions can be played online together with up to three players. The manual also describes invasions, in which other players can appear as additional enemies. Players going solo can ask AI allies for support during missions.

The native Switch 2 version also supports local communication. Online co-op follows the existing battlefields and is not a standalone campaign.