This section has not been tested by this site in the retail build. Published observations are attributed to their sources; exact inputs, timings and version-specific results remain unverified.
1. Setup before committing to a run
Install the launch update, review the dated driver warning if relevant, select a difficulty and check your active controls. PC players should compare their components with the official requirements, while Deck owners should read the dated handheld review rather than assume desktop targets apply.[1]
2. Learn early encounters and new tools
The early-boss guide groups published Can Gang, Peng Meng and Zhui Ming observations. Treat it as encounter preparation, not a complete retail chapter order. After a tool reward, inspect its description and revisit recorded obstacles; keep weapon investment comparable when testing alternatives.[2][3]
3. Stop at early quest deadlines (spoilers)
The October 29 trophy roadmap flags Flesh Lily and Secrets of the Baishan Sect before Bai Chilian in Crimson Forest, plus initial Journey Home and Young Master Lan objectives before entering Pangzhen. The ending guide links the source and distinguishes early checks from a complete true-ending route.[4]
4. Before New Game Plus
Review unfinished quests and the mode comparison before moving into New Game Plus. A backup is not a substitute for understanding the selected mode. Read the save guide before copying or restoring files; this site does not provide a universal 100% completion checklist.