The Matchless Kungfu news & patch notes

1: Handheld controllers are now fully compatible with all interfaces.

2: Fixed an issue where assassination attempts could cause the game to freeze.

3: Resolved several issues causing text display glitches.

4: Added a new path to the Phantom Temple accessible before completing early-to-mid game storylines. Players can now visit the temple when their power level reaches ≥7. The encounter will change from an expulsion event to a battle. Defeat in combat triggers an arrest sequence, unlocking the second and third character slots.

Veteran players of version 1.2 wishing to experience the new content in version 1.3 must migrate their save files from the game's root directory to the C drive.

Below are the save file locations:

We still recommend starting fresh with a new save file, as version 1.3 has adjusted quests from the very beginning of the story.

Using old save files may cause some bugs.

Save file location for version 1.2:

Steam Library → Properties → Installed Files → Browse

steamapps\\common\\The Matchless KungFu\\HMS_00

Copy the saved folder.

Save file location for version 1.3:

%userprofile%\\AppData\\Local\\HMS_00

Simply paste the above path into any folder.

Copy the saved folder from your 1.2 version save files into this new folder.

Note: After migrating 1.2 saves to 1.3, you must reset the Great Wasteland realm to properly experience 1.3's new storylines and open-world gameplay content.

Version 1.3 Specific Update Details

Version 1.3 has been merged into the default branch. Players wishing to experience the puzzle tile gameplay can switch to the 1.2map branch to play.

Version 1.3 New Features

1: Overhauled the consumption system. NPCs now generate daily consumption urges. If eligible player-operated facilities exist within a certain range, NPCs will visit to make purchases. When within LOD optimization range, players will receive a carrier pigeon message notifying them of the consumption activity. Currently, NPCs exhibit consumption urges for eating, drinking, and bathing in hot springs. After confirming the stability of the new consumption system, we will add more consumption types to ensure the business gameplay functions as intended.

2: Reworked the faction relationship map. Clicking a faction icon now allows quick navigation to the corresponding diplomacy page.

3: Faction relationships have been restructured. Factions now maintain independent relationships, no longer dependent on disciple connections between them. Disciple relationships across factions will receive an attitude modifier to simulate the complex dynamics of the martial world. Each faction now has a default baseline relationship with others. We will later add combat, evolution, and more content between NPC sects.

4: A supply function has been added to the NPC assistance options. Certain NPCs will purchase materials and items on a 3-day cycle. Purchase prices fluctuate and can be adjusted via the corresponding option in NPC conversation - “Ask About News.” Adjustments take effect every 3 days. If not adjusted, purchases default to the base price, accommodating players who prefer stable pricing. NPC purchase quotas are limited based on their faction level and reset every 3 days. Currently supported NPCs for supply transactions are: Stable Keeper, Hot Spring Keeper, Craftsman, Music Pavilion Keeper, Bartender, Blacksmith, Physician, and Weaver.

5: The NPC salary system has been redesigned. NPCs now receive fixed income and corresponding materials every 3 days based on their status/strength level, facilitating player interactions.

Note: Following this update, Version 1.3 is now fully released as the primary branch. To continue playing older versions, right-click “The Legend of Martial Arts” in Steam, select Properties, then choose the 1.2map version under Beta. To transfer saves, click “Report a Problem” in-game, then copy your save folder and paste it into the root directory's save folder.

If you encounter missing main storyline content when loading a save file from version 1.2 into version 1.3, simply restart the Great Wilderness realm to resolve the issue!

Some features in the current version are not yet controller-compatible. We will address this in the next update. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

1: The consumption system has been reworked. NPCs now generate daily consumption urges. If eligible player-operated facilities exist within a certain range, NPCs will visit to make purchases. When within LOD optimization range, players will receive a carrier pigeon message notifying them of the consumption activity. Currently, NPCs exhibit urges to eat, drink, and soak in hot springs. After confirming the stability of this new consumption system, we will add more consumption types to ensure the management gameplay functions as intended.

2: The faction relationship map has been redesigned. Clicking a faction icon now quickly jumps to its corresponding diplomacy page.

3: Faction relationships have been overhauled. Relationships between factions are now independent and no longer depend on the relationships between their disciples. Disciple relationships between different factions will have an attitude modifier to simulate the complex dynamics of the martial world. Each faction now has a default base relationship with other factions. We will add NPC sect combat, evolution, and more content later.

4: Added a supply feature to NPC assistance options. Selected NPCs will purchase materials and items on a 3-day cycle. Acquisition prices fluctuate and can be adjusted via the corresponding option in NPC conversation - “Ask About News.” Adjustments take effect every 3 days. If not inquired, purchases default to base prices for players who prefer stable transactions. NPC purchase quotas are limited and determined by their strength level, refreshing every 3 days. Currently supported NPCs for supply are: “Stable Keeper,” “Hot Spring Keeper,” “Artisan,” “Music Hall Keeper,” “Bartender,” “Blacksmith,” “Physician,” and “Weaver.”

5: The NPC salary system has been redesigned. NPCs now receive fixed income and corresponding materials every 3 days based on their status/strength level, facilitating player interactions with them.

1: Added Great Wilderness Exploration and Sect Training features

2: Increased daily recruitment attempts

3: Fixed an issue where the Meridian interface remained open due to missing specific acupoints

4: Fixed several other issues causing game crashes

1: Updated the sect meeting system. When there are multiple factions within a sect, sect meetings will be held to make certain decisions. Players can use tactics such as persuasion and instigation to get other factions to agree to their demands. This includes sect position promotions and land development.

2: Added new meeting-related trigger events.

3: Fixed some interface bugs that caused the game to freeze.

4: Fixed an issue where the Blood Demon Breathing Technique might cause errors.

1: New faction system introduced. Within the same sect, different factions may emerge, led by elders. Players can also create factions when they become elders. Factions have a maximum size limit and can be eliminated or recruited through methods such as flattery, betrayal, or assassination.

2: Clan revenue optimization: Clan revenue now distributes based on a character's current influence. Faction leaders can utilize clan revenue resources from other characters within their faction.

3: NPCs within a player's clan now naturally evolve their affinity changes.

4: Added fixes for some events and features

5: Closed some malicious events from version 1.2

6: Synchronized some features between versions 1.2 and 1.3 to fix interface bugs caused by version differences.

7: Fixed some interface bugs that could cause the game to freeze. If players encounter freezing during combat or loss of camera control, please save your progress and contact us. We will address the issue promptly.

2. A new "Set Sect Rules" button has been added to the overview interface of the sect. Only the sect leader can set the rules.

2. Fixed some issues with events.

3. Fixed the issues that caused the game to freeze and the pathfinding problems.

1: New NPC property refresh rules have been added. NPCs will now obtain a certain amount of resources/copper coins every 3 days based on their identity and strength level. For example, miners will obtain ore, and woodcutters will obtain various logging products. The properties of these NPCs are relatively constant, and the resources obtained will decrease once they exceed a certain amount. We will continue to adjust NPC property functionality based on feedback in future updates. We will also continue to refine and optimise NPC-player interaction mechanics in future updates.

2: Added new events

3: Fixed issues causing lag and typos

4: Fixed an issue where players could not normally interact with elders in the small world under specific conditions

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1: Bookshelf functionality has been updated. Now, disciples of a sect can learn sect martial arts and internal cultivation by reading books on the bookshelf. Sect martial arts are divided into three levels: beginner (outer sect disciples), intermediate (inner sect disciples), and advanced (elders and sect leaders). Books of different levels require corresponding status to read. You can switch the current book level in the bookshelf categories. Repeatedly reading martial arts and internal cultivation you have already learned will increase experience points. Reading books on the bookshelf consumes mental energy and martial arts insights. During gameplay, if players feel that the consumption of martial arts insights required for reading the bookshelf is excessive, we will adjust the consumption based on feedback.

2: A new ‘stealth reading’ feature has been added, allowing players to learn martial arts even if they are not disciples of a sect or do not meet the required status. The effects of stealth reading are equivalent to regular reading. However, please note that sects strictly protect the books on the bookshelf, and stealth reading is highly likely to be detected and punished. We will adjust the probability of detection or add new event branches based on feedback in the future.

3: The sect's style system will now be determined by the books on the bookshelf. When players create their own sect, they can place the internal martial arts they want disciples to practise on the bookshelf in the training room, and disciples will automatically begin practising. Note that when there are multiple training rooms, players must manually select which training room's style to activate. The new style system can be accessed via the Social - Sect Management - Style Management button.

4: We have updated the rumours in the Jianghu. Now, different rumours will be displayed in the Dahuang Realm and the Small World. We will continue to update more exploration rumours in the future.

5: Added some new plot events.

6: Fixed an issue where some sect buildings were unclaimed due to ID conflicts.

7: Fixed some other issues.

1: Based on player feedback, we have modified the logic of the fog.

New Mist Logic: Locations that have been explored by the player will be permanently displayed, while locations that have been explored will be covered by the Mist. NPCs who have explored a location will be displayed in the last location they appeared in, identified by “XX was here”.

2: Fixed some issues related to sect dispatching.

3：Fixed some other problems that caused the game to get stuck.

4: Added some new world events and fixed typos.

5: F5 will cause the screen to become a mosaic is a test function of the development environment, just need to press F3 to restore the normal screen.

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1: Lighting fixtures and player buildings can now dispel fog.

2: Fixed some terrain clipping issues.

3: Added location marking functionality and marked locations for some quests to prevent players from getting lost and not knowing their location.

4: Fixed a bug where establishing a sect banner in a small world would cause the sect to collapse.

5: Fixed an issue where characters in Taiyue Mountain, Chibi Gorge, and Wulong Plain were not immune to corresponding attribute effects.

6: Fixed several other issues.

7: Fixed an issue where events that should only trigger in the large world were also triggering in the small world.

The fog system will continue to be optimised in future updates to maintain the sense of exploration while improving the overall experience.

The large world is currently in the testing and optimisation phase, with some test features still active. Pressing F4, F2, or F1 may cause display changes; wait for automatic saving to complete, then press F3 to restore the normal screen.

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How to switch to the large map branch

Due to the fact that the Great Wasteland has been transformed into a complete map in this update, we have split the content of version 1.3 into different branches to avoid some players being unable to adapt to the significant changes. Players can choose the branch they wish to play from.

Right-click on the game in your Steam library, select ‘Properties,’ and choose the “Beta” branch ‘oudertest1.3-Large Map Version Branch.’

This will allow you to play in large map mode. To play the older version of the game, switch the branch to ‘None’ to revert to the default version.

Update Content Overview

1. Great Wilderness World map overhaul

• The first world upon launching the game is now a seamless Great Wilderness map. Players will be born and explore within this world.

• The main storyline before the Kungfu Contest mission has been completely remade. We welcome everyone to experience it and share your feedback with us.

• The previous map gameplay will be retained in the Small World

• Note for migrated saves: to explore new content in the Great Wilderness world, you must reset/recreate the Great Wilderness region in your save file.

2. New Challenge‑duel system

• When issuing a Sect Challenge, the game enters a special duel interface.

• Players can freely choose characters for combat.

• During fights, you may use support actions like Inspire, Sneak attack, and Taunt.

• NPCs will use these support actions too, based on their personality—counter-effects are possible.

3. New Sect interface

• We’ve overhauled the Sect menu and sect tax logic.

• Now sect taxes yield only virtual resources, usable directly for constructing buildings.

• Current functions include expanding sect territory and upgrading—more sect features will be added in version 1.3.

4. Map exploration

• The new open world is still sparsely populated—please forgive the early-stage emptiness.

• Feel free to freely explore the Great Wilderness.

• If you encounter interesting locations, please take screenshots and post them in the group. Any rare event ideas or exploration spots are welcome and may be used for future content.

Note: In this version, some areas may have pathfinding errors causing players to fall through the map into water. If that happens:

use the Teleport button in the cheat menu.

1: Fixed several issues where the main storyline would freeze and fail to trigger.

2: Fixed issues where players could not challenge others to duels or start the Martial Arts Tournament.

3: Hidden some buttons.

4: Fixed an issue where looting animals would cause them to remain alive.

5: Fixed several other issues that could cause the game to freeze.

1: Attempted to fix an issue where NPCs invited to follow players might do other things.

2: Fixed an issue where the main storyline would not give players bloodstained packages.

3: Fixed several issues that caused the game to freeze.

4: Fixed an error caused by permission issues in sect operations.

5: Fixed an issue with abnormal sect membership detection.

1: Fixed an issue where the wrong faction was displayed on the notice board.

2: Fixed an issue where other sects were not displayed in diplomatic relations.

3: Fixed an issue that could cause combat to freeze (if you encounter a freeze, please contact the administrator and provide a save file).

4: Fixed an issue where expanding land plots did not synchronise with the maximum number of faction members.

5: Fixed an issue where, under special circumstances, exiting the game after opening up territory would prevent you from re-entering.

6: Added some new triggerable events.

1. Fixed an issue where dispatching was not functioning properly; NPCs who already have jobs will now display their jobs in the filter.

2. Fixed multiple location clipping issues.

3. Fixed an issue where Yan Xiaosheng was triggered incorrectly.

4. Fixed an issue where the Wulin Conference event would get stuck.

5. Reworked the random strength levels of characters on the world map, reducing the strength levels of many NPCs to better match their identities with their decorations.

6. Reworked the family relationships of characters on the world map.

7. Added overhead icon prompts for certain main quests that require triggering.

8. Added text for adding or removing resources when submitting or exchanging them.

Fixed several mainline issues.

Fixed the issue of character passing through certain locations.

Fixed the issue of incorrect maps being generated multiple times.

Fixed the incorrect prompt for plot marking.

Fixed the issue where resetting the plot would cause an error.

Fixed the issue where the small map would return an error when switching to the Great Wasteland under specific circumstances.

Fixed the incorrect land opening event.

This test phase is expected to continue until June 27.

If you’d like to participate in the new version test, click the link below to learn how to download and use the test branch:

【Click to view】The Matchless Kungfu Test Branch User Guide

Issues and bugs found during testing can be reported in discord, but you need to specify that they are bug submissions from the test branch.

Test Content Description

We will gradually update test content and fix current version’s bugs during this testing period.

We strongly recommend migrating your live‑version save to the test branch.

1. Great Wilderness World map overhaul

• The first world upon launching the game is now a seamless Great Wilderness map. Players will be born and explore within this world.

• The main storyline before the Kungfu Contest mission has been completely remade. We welcome everyone to experience it and share your feedback with us.

• The previous map gameplay will be retained in the Small World

• Note for migrated saves: to explore new content in the Great Wilderness world, you must reset/recreate the Great Wilderness region in your save file.

2. New Challenge‑duel system

• When issuing a Sect Challenge, the game enters a special duel interface.

• Players can freely choose characters for combat.

• During fights, you may use support actions like Inspire, Sneak attack, and Taunt.

• NPCs will use these support actions too, based on their personality—counter-effects are possible.

3. New Sect interface

• We’ve overhauled the Sect menu and sect tax logic.

• Now sect taxes yield only virtual resources, usable directly for constructing buildings.

• Current functions include expanding sect territory and upgrading—more sect features will be added in version 1.3.

4. Map exploration

• The new open world is still sparsely populated—please forgive the early-stage emptiness.

• Feel free to freely explore the Great Wilderness.

• If you encounter interesting locations, please take screenshots and post them in the group. Any rare event ideas or exploration spots are welcome and may be used for future content.

Note: In this version, some areas may have pathfinding errors causing players to fall through the map into water. If that happens:

use the Teleport button in the cheat menu.

Brief introduction to the 1.2 update

1.2 Version Detailed Update Introduction

1. Commission System

2. Beast Fighting System

I. Beast Fighting

2. Beast Training

This update content introduction

1. New pet cultivation function, players can carry out pet cultivation, combination, formation, training pet skills and abilities

2. New story line content of the Beasts Assembly, (players need to open the Beast Mountain plot, and have a pet) will trigger the Beasts guide, in the Beast Mountain plot trigger the Beasts Assembly registration can start

3. The delivery of the encounter has been changed to a dialog with the corresponding NPC after the completion of the encounter task can be delivered

Version 1.2 (Beast Battle Tournament) Test Introduction

Test Content Introduction

Pet Battle Testing Methods

How to find the test branch

How to Inherit Full Version Archives to Beta

German and Russian Localization Update! Beast Battle Tournament Update Preview!

Upcoming Changes and Adjustments

Public Testing Branch Activation