1. 【v1.24.31 Update】Bug Fixes & Optimizations
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  3. Greetings Swordsmen!
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  5. We’ve just released another update packed with key fixes and improvements. Here’s what’s new in v1.24.31:
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  7. 🔧 Bug Fixes
  8. Zhenwu's Sword Intent Lv.5: Fixed an issue where this effect did not apply correctly to Drifting Cloud Tai Chi and Cloudform Tai Chi.
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  10. Baidi Sword Spirit Lv.5: Fixed a bug where the counter effect only triggered Lv.1 Teal Water Swordplay. It will now always trigger the Lv.10 version regardless of the skill’s current level.
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  12. Resolute Stoneform Lv.7: Fixed an issue where the Authenticity Unveiled effect incorrectly reduced the user’s own defense.
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  14. Repelling Staff Technique Lv.7: Corrected text to reflect actual values (10% bonus damage, 5% damage reduction). This was a text fix only — skill effects remain unchanged.
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  16. Encompassing Saberplay Lv.10: Fixed an issue where bonus damage did not apply properly.
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  18. Siege Piercer Spearplay Lv.5: Fixed an issue where bonus damage did not apply properly.
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  20. Dharma Cave (Hard Mode, 3rd Battle): Fixed an issue where Yuan Hui's Phantom did not have equipment equipped.
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  22. Traditional Chinese Language Issue: Fixed a bug where DLC mounts became unavailable after switching to Traditional Chinese.
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  24. Camelbell Hill Cutscenes: Fixed a visual bug with background sky when casting Hundred Jade Dragon Forms, Crows' Cawing, or Celestial Fairy Swordplay.
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  26. Corrected several typos throughout the game.
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  28. ⚙️ Optimizations
  29. Updated descriptions for certain skills that grant proficiency to better reflect the actual number of points received.
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  31. Ouyang Xiong from Mingjian Manor will now sell winterspring.
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  33. Added six martial arts manuals (taught by Jiang Yinfeng) to Wang Shitou on the second floor of Luo Village Inn:
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  35. Graypine Swordplay, Swaying Pines, Goldenring Saberplay, Goldsaber Slash, Mountain-Shaking Palm Strike, Mountain Crush.
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  37. Graypine Swordplay, Swaying Pines, Goldenring Saberplay, Goldsaber Slash can now be inherited from the Inheritance Library.
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  39. Updated character bio for Ge Yan.
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  41. Improved tooltip clarity for base Crit Rate stats in the game.
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  43. 🧪 Attempted Fix
  44. Attempted to fix a rare crash when entering the forest to train fan techniques without a Paper Fan equipped, while having exactly one Paper Fan in inventory.
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  46. 🔄 Update Notes
  47. If you've previously installed any mods, this update might cause issues due to mod incompatibilities, including the game failing to start or running into errors during gameplay.
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  49. To resolve this:
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  51. Uninstall any mods by navigating to your game files:
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  53. Right-click Wandering Sword in your Steam Library → Manage → Browse Local Files → delete everything under Wandering_Sword\Content\Paks
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  55. Then verify file integrity in Steam and restart the game.
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  57. Steam not updating?
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  59. Try deleting the steam.cfg file inside your Steam folder and restart Steam. Make sure your Steam client is fully updated.
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  61. Note: As of Jan 1, 2024, Steam no longer supports Windows 7 & 8.
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  63. Intel 13th/14th Gen CPU crash fix:
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  65. Download Intel’s XTU tool and set Performance Core Ratio to 45–46. This should prevent Unreal Engine-related crashes for a few days. If the issue returns, repeat the adjustment.
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