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What changed
- Balance
- Gameplay
- Maps
- Events
- Fixes
DONG WU: ODYSSEY changes
The high-difficulty anthropomorphic animal RPG DongWu: Odyssey premium edition has launched today (May 21st) on Steam. The launch discount is 10% off, lasting two weeks, with the discounted price at $25 (or regional equivalent)!
In the game, you will form a 4-member squad and, from a third-person perspective, take part in a thousand-year‑long medieval struggle for the throne. Enemies may come from power struggles or from the Black Miasma.
Remember, you only have one life. Falling into corruption or rising above is a matter of a single decision. Every choice you make to survive requires your strategy, luck, and courage.
About the Developer
The developer, DongWu Studio, is made up of a group of high-pressure‑tolerant Darkest Dungeon (DD) players and small animal lovers whose minds have been tested countless times. As a result, in DongWu: Odyssey you will find a combat system inspired by DD, offering a blend of strategic and high‑difficulty gameplay. Added to that is the unique anthropomorphic animal world of DongWu, which brings interesting characters and skills.
Step into this fantastical continent ruled by the DongWu. You can wander between towns and wilderness on the map, encounter random events and map bosses, and obtain precious resources and powerful weapons and equipment.
A Journey Full of Danger and Opportunity
The game's permadeath and Miasma mechanics make sacrifice and madness a common occurrence. How you respond flexibly, make critical decisions, control losses, hoard resources, and eventually create a virtuous cycle is a challenge every player will face through tough trials.
Combat is turn‑based. From skill sets to character designs, every DongWu is uniquely crafted. The diverse roster allows you to use various playstyles to defeat powerful enemies – try out different combinations!
Changes from the Online Version to the Premium Edition
Difficulty Modes Choose from three difficulties at the start of the game. Whether you are a veteran seeking the ultimate challenge or a newcomer wanting a relaxed exploration, there's a mode for you.
In‑Game Month Mechanic More than just strategic planning – it's the key that refreshes everything. The in‑game month advances as you take actions.
All Characters Freely Recruitable No more gacha anxiety. The character acquisition method from the online version has been completely optimized – all characters are freely recruitable. As the in‑game month refreshes, every character can be recruited.
Universal Badge System Character upgrades and skill upgrades remove fixed badge restrictions and adopt a universal badge system. Which characters to train and how to allocate resources – it's all up to you.
Streamlined Equipment Polishing & Easier Forging Reduced resource consumption for equipment polishing, and significantly lowered the difficulty of completing forging. This makes the growth curve smoother.
Increased Rewards in the Compass Labyrinth Exploration yields much higher rewards. Rare resources in the labyrinth are more accessible.
Free Save System Save anytime, continue anytime. No more worries about losing progress – you can always start your next journey.
Immersive Narration A brand new narration system is now live, accompanying you through every step of your journey in DongWu, letting you experience the medieval throne struggle as if you were there.
Face the dark nightmares, restart your endless adventure – welcome to experience the all‑new DongWu: Odyssey premium edition!
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