The opening cutscene of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been revealed, giving another preview of the game's story. The wait for Team Ninja's next project is slowly getting shorter, raising players' anticipation for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, which is considered a spiritual successor to Nioh.
Players who start their journey in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will enter a world that blends the history of China and its mythology. Set in the later Han Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms, several characters from Chinese history will appear in the game. Among them will be Cao Cao, military chief and penultimate Chancellor of the Han Dynasty. Players will also see several monsters based on Chinese folklore, which will make for intense boss fights in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
In this new Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty video, players can learn a little more about the elixir of immortality. In the game, the quest for this elixir will cause catastrophes, conflicts, and political machinations. The elixir will also cause a grand conspiracy that will be faced by the game's protagonist, a nameless soldier who will be controlled by players. Previously the story trailer for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty revealed more of the story by showing the dramas that the characters will experience in this plot.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is one of the most anticipated soulslike games of 2023. There are several reasons to make the game a standout release, among them the exciting combat system. In addition to involving all the typical elements of fighting in soulslike games, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will offer players a variety of Chinese martial arts swords. To add fidelity, director Masakazu Hirayama revealed that the movements for each weapon were captured by real martial artists. Another element that promises to create a distinctive gameplay experience is how Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty approaches PvP.
The latest video for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty adds some more positive anticipation. After all, it talks about the importance of the elixir in the game's story, leaving players curious, as the video talks about exactly what is needed without giving away important elements. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will be a tough game like Team Ninja fans haven't seen before, and moves towards offering a challenging twist to the genre. Another positive factor is the fact that Team Ninja is a studio accustomed to producing hits set in the universe of Chinese and Japanese history.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will release on March 3 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.