Just a few weeks ago, fans of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, one of 2025’s most talked-about Soulslikes, were blindsided by news that developer Leenzee’s future was uncertain: following the departure of the core development team, the project’s fate seemed sealed.
Reports indicated that Xia Siyuan, the project’s producer and director, was dismissed shortly before the Lunar New Year, and his exit reportedly triggered some important internal changes, with remaining staff refusing to transition into a support role for other projects. This “collapse” left both the studio and the future of the Wuchang IP in total limbo – until now.
Digital Bros Steps In: A €4 Million Rescue Mission
In a major strategic shift, Digital Bros Group (the parent company of 505 Games) announced this Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement with Chengdu Lingze (best known as Leenzee) to officially acquire the Intellectual Property rights for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.
According to their official statement, the deal was valued at approximately €4 million (RMB 32 million) and grants Digital Bros full ownership of the IP, effectively cutting out any future royalty obligations to the original developer.
“The Transaction secures full ownership of the IP for the Group, enabling full retention...
