Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty update 1.09 ahead of first DLC

thesixthaxis.com:

Koei Tecmo have released a new Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty update. Available to download on all platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this latest patch arrives ahead of the game’s first of 3 DLC expansions.

There is no new content including within this new Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty update. Instead it squashes a handful of major blogs as detailed in the patch notes below. This follows last month’s 1.08 update which introduced a new mission, “Crouching Dragons’ Battle Royale” as well as some welcome quality of life improvements such as being able to access the Blacksmith via the travel menu.

Later this month, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja plan to release the Battle of Zhongyuan DLC. This is the first of 3 expansions, all included in Wo Long’s season pass or available to buy separately.

Developed by the esteemed Team Ninja, known for their outstanding Nioh series, Wo Long garnered attention from fans eagerly seeking the next great addition to the Soulslike genre. What is particularly of interest to fans is the involevment of Masaaki Yamagiwa, the producer of Bloodborne whose presence is felt in Wo Long design.

The game’s combat system further shines with its refined parry mechanics, empowering players to deflect incoming attacks with precision and finesse. Expertly timed parries not only neutralize enemy strikes but can also disrupt unguardable Critical Blows, providing a strategic advantage against formidable foes. This high-stakes risk-reward dynamic adds depth and excitement to each encounter.

Beyond its combat prowess, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty also features a captivating storyline set in the Three Kingdoms era that will be familiar to fans of Koei’s Dynasty Warriors franchise. Players are immersed in a world