Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

About this game

The Journey of a Frankish Knight in the Tang Empire

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains is a classic turn-based RPG. Under the orders of Pepin III, the Frankish Knight Septem has embarked on a long journey to seek the Invincible Arts of War. Starting from the canals of beautiful Venice, the great knight's path has spanned the Middle East, Western Regions on his way to the mystical orient. In his adventures, Septem has drawn into the intricate power disputes between local powers, along with the decade-spanning ambitions of the dark lord, Satan.

China enjoys peace and prosperity under the rule of the Tang Empire, Europe finds itself embroiled in the Dark Ages, the Arabian Empire is ascendant, and all the while, the march of progress brings these disparate cultures together. From ancient times, Chinese legends have spoken of the Xuan-Yuan Sword and Spirit Fusion Pot, along with the rise of great legends in the new era...

A Symphony of Western and Eastern Culture

The scope of Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the mountains covers a wide range, spanning all of Eurasia and covering the Arab World, Francia, and China. From the canals of Venice, Damascus to the beautiful Chang’an, the story introduces unique architectural styles, clothing, food, and customs.

A Fusion of History and Fantasy

The story of Xuan-Yuan Sword III takes place in an era of collision between East and West, covering a range of historical events that include the Battle of Talas, the Arabian Civil War, and An Lushan Rebellion interspersed through character dramas.
Xuan-Yuan Sword III perfectly integrates history with Chinese and Western mythology. Players will encounter unique historical enemies such as Merovingian soldiers, the Venetian navy, the Abbasid Caliphate, Tang soldiers, and Taoists along with unique mythical creatures such as centaurs, Medusa, the Black and White Reapers, and the Xuannü of the Nine Heavens.

Unique Spirit Fusion Pot System

Players can use the Spirit Fusion Pot to capture enemies in battle. Items and monsters can be used to craft a new item or monster from the codex. Users can craft items and monsters from the Eastern or Western altars, which the resulting item differing based on the selected altar.

Unique Ink Painting Artstyle

The game features a beautiful traditional Chinese style, with the game map, battle backgrounds, and characters all painted in unique oriental ink.

Improvements and changes

• 16:9 high-resolution graphic
  
• UI rework
  
• High-resolution item texture
  
• Controller support
  
• China Episode, originally added in mobile version

Latest news

• Announcements·4 Sept 2023Official

  "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains" Creative Workshop Manual.

  Hello Heroes, The creative workshop manual of "Xuanyuan Sword Ginseng: The Other Side of Yunhe Mountain" has been online. I want to know what functions the game provides for making MODs. Welcome to visit the website and explore the secrets of the workshop. Creative Workshop Manual
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• Announcements·23 Aug 2023Official

  《Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains》DVD Edition Free Collection

  Hello everyone, To thank you for your support over the years, anyone who purchases the Steam version of "Xuanyuan Sword: The Beyond of the Cloud and the Mountain" can download the DVD version of "Xuanyuan Sword: The Beyond of the Cloud and the Mountain" released in 1999 for free in the form of DLC, and join your Steam collection. Note 1: In order to play normally, please be sure to update the game Note 2: The DVD version is a stand-alone game and does not support additional functions. Please read the following instructions carefully before installing The resolution will be locked when playing (the game will be restored after leaving the game), and the low resolution will be maintained if the game is switched back to the desktop midway. Languages ​​other than Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese are not supported. No support for handle operation, Steam achievements, 16:9 screen, auto save, etc. The game may not be able to run properly due to not supporting some systems and hardware. Provide Steam cloud archive, Steam version and DVD version are independently archived (do not mix them). Please go to the Steam store to add or directly download the "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains" DLC. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/1e8f1fbfd58b6eccbf4db50c1e5b1e4b033dc768.png Start instructions 1. Start the game on Steam, and click "Advanced" after the startup interface appears. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/4d5e5d7bce7ff2ce88650dd37a02126a72c80688.png 2. After the following interface appears, click "Install DLC" (you can also download it directly from the Steam page). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/2785332c62bd9e7b2c1aa0a63c4938a35beace01.png 3. After the download is complete, you will see the "DVD version (1999 edition), select the language (Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese), and click "Start" to play. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/1b5ce11eb7df64ab189da8f0a4e7e4e681102e4d.png Compatibility troubleshooting method ※When executing the DVD version of the game and the fo...
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• Patch Notes·8 Aug 2023Official

  20230808 更新公告

  BUG Fixed Fixed the problem that some battles in the Moss Stone Maze were abnormal Fixed the problem that the mouse mallet could not kill Fix Huiyan walking abnormally Corrected Hellcat monster refining data (this monster should not be refined) Fixed the problem that carrying an NPC to a specific location would cause the mission to fail Open Creative Workshop "Instructions for Use", please refer to the following steps to activate the MOD function 1. Please go to the creative workshop to subscribe to the MOD you want to load, unsubscribe to uninstall {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/74414e30439514d11d18d8d4d55b1787c65ddaf8.png 2. Log in to Steam to download the MOD, click Manage > Content {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/099df023521a9153c654366d6ff101236d7f0c5d.png 3. Click the installed file > Browse {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/a5c28746082bd739dc0d2d4f2b946b82793e353e.png 4. Execute SWD3Works.exe, open the management interface, click "Start" to play the game {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43987885/26c6377208c9554fc112457c41607ea5484c7cdb.png
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• Patch Notes·2 Aug 2023Official

  20230802 update

  Hello Heroes, In today's update: Fixed the background image can be moved by H or J key after entering the battle. Fixed unable to use keyboard to select answer. Fixed the problem that learning new skill did not display the message. Fixed the problem that the Ottoman quest could not be completed.
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• Press Coverage·28 Jul 2023

  It took 24 years for one of the all-time best Chinese language RPGs to get an English translation, but not the one it deserves

  Septem's a lone knight with a big problem: Venice's thuggish zealots think he's an evil heretic, and his new bff, Nicole—an amusingly/terrifyingly naive servant of Satan who doesn't see the problem with killing anyone and everyone who tries to pick a fight with them—kinda makes it hard to argue he isn't the devil's number one fan. It's far from the first game to brand me as an enemy of the state, but I'm struggling to think of one that pits me against the heavens themselves before I've left the first town... Read more.
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