The domestically developed soulslike ARPG, “XuanHao: The Feathered Shadow,” officially launched on July 24, 2025.

Following its release, “XuanHao: The Feathered Shadow” has faced considerable player dissatisfaction due to issues such as poor optimization.
According to multiple players who shared video recordings of livestreams, the well-known streamer @Xu Jingyu recently addressed the online criticisms surrounding “XuanHao: The Feathered Shadow” during a broadcast. He posited that the negative reception is largely due to a significant number of online detractors. Xu Jingyu expressed his confidence in the game’s potential, stating that its reputation and sales are destined to improve significantly in the future.

Notably, “XuanHao: The Feathered Shadow” has already received the 1.4 patch, which aims to address performance issues on certain hardware configurations. The development team has affirmed that they are actively working on the next patch, which is expected to bring further optimizations and bug fixes, and players are encouraged to stay tuned for these updates.

“XuanHao: The Feathered Shadow” is developed and produced by Lingze Technology. Players step into the shoes of “Wuchang,” a wandering swordswoman afflicted with amnesia. To uncover the mysteries of her past, players must venture into the land of Bashu, which has been ravaged by a dreadful “feathered” disease.
Through challenging combat and by continuously defeating enemies to enhance skills, players will navigate through forgotten temples, ruins nestled within dense forests, and precarious winding paths. The adventure promises a deeply engaging action-oriented experience as players strive to unravel the truth.