Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Introduces Day-One Soulslike Featuring Unique Death Mechanic

Alright, let’s dive into the chaotic world of gaming, shall we? So, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate just tossed a new gem, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, into their ever-expanding treasure chest. I mean, it’s the 16th newbie to pop up in July 2025. Can’t believe they’ve thrown in 94 games since New Year’s — I can’t even keep track! It’s bonkers, really.

Anyway, this Wuchang game is crafted by some creative peeps at Lenzee Games over in China. Picture this: it’s a soulslike RPG, and you’re smacked down in 17th century China, you know, the tail-end of the Ming dynasty. Our hero, Wuchang, is kind of a mess. Total amnesiac pirate battling this wild Feathering Disease. It’s nasty — makes folks lose their marbles. They announced this back in 2021, I remember thinking, “What on earth is Feathering Disease?” And boom, it landed on Game Pass as of April 2025.

Oh, one late-night surprise — East Coast folks got to dive in a bit early. Midnight playing sessions on July 23 if you were up for it. If you’re rocking the Xbox Series X/S or a decent PC, you’re good to go. Though if you’re stuck with an old Xbox One, you gotta cloud game it. Streaming’s not too shabby, depending on your Wi-Fi mood, right?

Now, let’s stumble over to the game reviews — they’re out and kind of all over the place. Wuchang’s got a “Strong” on OpenCritic, pulling a 75 average. It’s quirky, you know? The Madness system is kinda genius — you don’t lose everything when you die. Instead, you deal with an evil twin. Go figure! But meh, some critics thought it felt a bit too same-y. The difficulty’s like a yo-yo — wild swings. Some parts are a cakewalk, others make you sweat buckets. Opinions, right?

Meanwhile, everyone’s hollering, “When’s this thing hitting Game Pass Standard?” Well, don’t hold your breath. Might see it around early to mid-2026. Patience, my dudes.

Oh, and don’t forget, Grounded 2 is sneaking in by the end of July. Anyways — wait, question, does anyone actually ever finish their backlog? Asking for a friend.