505 Games and Chinese development studio Indolphinity have announced a new development and publishing agreement that will bring players the next chapter in the WUCHANG franchise.
Founded by Xia Siyuan, Chengdu Recursive Dolphin Technology Co., Ltd., operating under the brand name Indolphinity, will lead creative development of the upcoming title, while 505 Games will provide funding and handle global publishing.
Building on the Success of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
The announcement follows the success of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, which launched on July 24, 2025, and quickly established itself as one of the most successful action RPG Soulslike titles in its category.
The game achieved:
- More than 131,000 concurrent Steam players at launch.
- Over 5 million players worldwide across PC and console platforms.
The strong reception helped cement WUCHANG as a franchise with significant global potential.
A New Future for WUCHANG
Following Digital Bros Group’s acquisition of the intellectual property rights for WUCHANG in April 2026, 505 Games and Indolphinity have moved forward with plans for the franchise’s next stage of development.
Under the new agreement:
- Indolphinity will lead the creative vision and development of the sequel.
- 505 Games will fund production and manage worldwide publishing.
The partnership aims to maintain the identity and cultural foundations that helped define the original game while providing the resources needed to expand the series internationally.
Keeping WUCHANG’s Creative Roots in China
Both companies have highlighted their commitment to preserving the authenticity and cultural identity of the franchise.
Future development will remain based in China through collaboration between the original creative team and 505 Games, ensuring continuity across the game’s vision, quality and execution.
To further support development and publishing operations, Digital Bros Group will establish a dedicated subsidiary in Chengdu, strengthening its involvement within China’s growing game development ecosystem.
505 Games’ Vision for the Franchise
Raffi Galante, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Digital Bros Group, said the company sees WUCHANG as a long-term global franchise and believes partnering with Xia Siyuan and Indolphinity is an important step in its future.
“Our priority has been to safeguard and amplify the original creative vision, while equipping the development team with the resources and publishing expertise needed to succeed worldwide.”
He added that maintaining the cultural authenticity of the IP while introducing the world of WUCHANG to a global audience remains a key focus.
Indolphinity Continues the Journey
Xia Siyuan, Founder of Indolphinity, expressed excitement about continuing the collaboration with 505 Games under the studio’s new identity.
“As a homegrown development team made up of Chinese creators, we have always believed that a rich cultural heritage is the essence of our games and their competitive strength.”
The studio stated that it remains committed to listening to player feedback while delivering a more polished and complete experience that stays true to its original creative ambitions.
WUCHANG’s Story Continues
With Indolphinity leading development and 505 Games supporting global publishing, the next entry in the WUCHANG series aims to build upon the foundations of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers.
The partnership represents a continued investment in Chinese-developed games and the future of the Soulslike action RPG genre, promising players a new chapter deeply connected to the cultural roots that shaped the franchise.
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