A gray area. The developers, Guigugu, are a small indie team. The "Five Blooms" update was free for existing players, but the TENOKE release allows access to the full game without purchase. If you love the game, buying it on Steam supports future content (a "Sixth Bloom" is rumored for 2026).
The "Five Blooms" DLC introduces five unique female cultivators——each with independent storylines and secrets to uncover as you traverse the world of Ba Huang. These characters are designed to assist the player during their early progression, providing manuals and other perks that ease the grind of the early game. Tale of Immortal Five Blooms-TENOKE
Since its initial Early Access launch, Tale of Immortal (鬼谷八荒) has carved out a unique niche in the Western market. Often described as a "2D open-world cultivation simulator," it blends roguelike exploration, bullet-hell combat, and the rich, novel-inspired tropes of Xianxia (immortal heroes). Now, with the release of Five Blooms — available in the TENOKE release — the game introduces a new narrative arc that focuses on one of the cultivation world’s most enduring mysteries: the five elements in cyclical decay. A gray area