Legend of Mortal Gets Major Update With New Routes and Brave Mode
The update lands as the game's Japanese fanbase, built by a fan mod, is rapidly expanding, and it is the first significant content addition since the June 2024 release, potentially cementing its cross-regional growth.
Reporting from 2 sources: Automaton, Game Spark.
Obb Studio announced a major update for 'Legend of Mortal' on September 15, adding scenario routes for Yu Xiaomei and Yu Zhu, as well as a new high-difficulty 'Brave' mode. The novel-focused RPG, set in 13th-century China with an ugly protagonist, has seen a surge in Japanese popularity via a fan-made mod since December 2025. This is its first major content addition in about a year.
The protagonist of 'Legend of Mortal' is Zhao Huo, an extremely ugly outer disciple of the declining Tang Sect who spends his days doing menial work. Players develop his abilities and personality freely, with the story branching based on his actions and relationships. The September 15 update, titled 'Kongtong Shenwei', adds dedicated romantic routes for Yu Xiaomei and Yu Zhu, alongside a new 'Brave' difficulty mode that raises enemy hostility and strengthens already tough foes. The developer also mentioned new mechanics for group battles and a new scam method involving the Fourth Senior Brother. The game has gained traction in Japan after a fan-made Japanese mod appeared in December 2025, and the modding group has expressed excitement about the official update.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.