{"rewrite":{"id":"r_dab44c1499b5c27429fed995","clusterId":"c_9f2f1ee7d2a95075c2ba9f58","slug":"legend-of-mortal-gets-major-update-with-new-routes-and-brave-mode","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Legend of Mortal Gets Major Update With New Routes and Brave Mode","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"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.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe protagonist of \u0026#39;Legend of Mortal\u0026#39; 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 \u0026#39;Kongtong Shenwei\u0026#39;, adds dedicated romantic routes for Yu Xiaomei and Yu Zhu, alongside a new \u0026#39;Brave\u0026#39; 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.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Legend of Mortal's first major update in a year arrives after a fan-made mod drove its Japanese popularity surge. The new routes and Brave mode respond to a player base that grew outside the developer's original marketing.","twitterPost":"Legend of Mortal's first major update in a year follows a fan mod that boosted its Japanese audience. The developer is now feeding that demand.","threadsPost":"Legend of Mortal's first major content update in about a year arrives September 15. The surge in Japanese popularity came from a fan-made mod, not official promotion. Obb Studio is now adding the routes and difficulty mode that mod community likely wanted.","newsletterBlurb":"Obb Studio announced a major update for the novel-focused RPG 'Legend of Mortal' on September 15. The 'Kongtong Shenwei' update adds romantic routes for Yu Xiaomei and Yu Zhu, a new 'Brave' difficulty mode, and other improvements. The game has seen a Japanese popularity surge after a fan-made mod appeared in December 2025.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260710-454374/\",\"title\":\"The Ugly Life RPG 'Legend of Mortal' That's Causing a Stir Gets 'Yu Xiaomei \\u0026 Yu Zhu Route' Added on September 15; First Major Update in About a Year Includes New High-Difficulty 'Brave' Mode\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4202,"outputTokens":1683,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783667749,"createdAt":"2026-07-10T07:08:40.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-10T07:12:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-10T07:08:40.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_9f2f1ee7d2a95075c2ba9f58","canonicalTitle":"話題沸騰中のブサイク人生RPG『活俠傳』、9月15日に「虞小梅＆郁竹ルート」追加へ。さらなる高難度モード“勇者”実装など、約1年ぶりの大型アプデ","representativeArticleId":"a_8b5c01ffd8f2a1cea45cca9a","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Legend of Mortal\"],\"studios\":[\"Obb Studio\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-10T06:21:51.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-10T07:42:05.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-10T07:49:49.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260710-454374/","title":"話題沸騰中のブサイク人生RPG『活俠傳』、9月15日に「虞小梅＆郁竹ルート」追加へ。さらなる高難度モード“勇者”実装など、約1年ぶりの大型アプデ"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/10/169101.html","title":"日本でもすでに大人気の武侠RPG『活俠傳』2025年以来の大型アプデ発表！9月15日に配信へ―ヒロインルートなどストーリー分岐やサブシナリオ拡張"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Legend of Mortal"],"studios":["Obb Studio"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}