The new fighting game "Shang Wu Zhi" has been announced. Set in the early Republican era, this title draws inspiration from classic kung fu films. It is scheduled for release in Q1 2027 on PC via Steam, with a playable demo launching on October 9th. The game features a single-player story mode and local multiplayer battles, offering solid and fluid combat mechanics.
"Shang Wu Zhi" is a 1v1 traditional side-scrolling kung fu fighting game. Inspired by the atmosphere of classic Hong Kong martial arts films, it sets its stage in the martial world of Shanghai during the transitional early Republican era, recreating the passionate Jianghu where warriors settle grudges and compete in arenas. Control fighters with unique traditional martial arts, break down opponents' moves, unleash signature techniques, and battle friends or strangers to determine who reigns supreme!
Gameplay Introduction
Martial Arts Styles
Characters inherit authentic traditional kung fu styles such as Hung Gar, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, and Drunken Boxing. The system features a complete set of light and heavy strikes, grappling, close-quarters combat, counters, and parries. Move designs are based on classic martial arts film logic, delivering solid and impactful hits.
Offense and Defense Strategy
Distinguishes between light attacks for zoning, heavy attacks for breaking guards, and finishing moves. Combat emphasizes distance management, predicting opponent openings, and using movement to parry and transition between offense and defense. Eschewing flashy fantasy effects, it focuses on realistic and impactful martial arts combat.
Arena Scenes
Features maps with strong period authenticity, such as Republican-era martial arts schools, open-air street arenas, and old city alleys. The side-scrolling battlefields accommodate various tactical approaches, including spacing control and close-quarters grappling.
Match Rules
Supports local two-player split-screen battles and single-player story mode to experience the Jianghu tale. Combos, blocks, and counters form a complete combat loop. Easy for beginners to pick up, while hardcore players can deeply explore combo strategies.
Fighter Characters
Eleven original Jianghu warriors are available to unlock, with their appearances and martial arts inspired by the diverse masters depicted in classic kung fu films set in the Republican era.
Veterans who have guarded martial arts schools for years
A veteran martial artist with powerful hard-style kung fu
Hidden masters living among the common folk, possessing astonishing martial arts skills
Graceful ladies maneuvering through dance halls
Young girls hiding their martial prowess within school walls
Agile youths navigating the streets
Every character has their own unique life story and distinctive fighting style. Their movesets and personalities are entirely different, ensuring each fighter offers a unique arena experience.
Real-Time Battles
Engage in local offline real-time 1v1 matches, refine your unique kung fu combos, and compete for supremacy on the retro Republican-era arena.
PC Specifications
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
DirectX Version: 11
Storage: 4 GB available space required
Recommended Requirements:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better
DirectX Version: 11
Storage: 4 GB available space required
