Experience an epic story, take part in fast-paced martial arts battles, experience different occupations with their own quests, and explore a massive game world that is both beautiful to behold and filled with secrets waiting to be discovered.

Where Winds Meet takes place during the twilight of the Ten Kingdoms - the era in Chinese history when an entire dynasty could crumble in a blink of an eye. The melody of “The Beautiful Lady Yu” heralded the end of the road for the last emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Li Yu ruled the world as the emperor but was better known as the Immortal King of Poetry. It was his love for poetry, not power, that eventually lost him the war and saw him become a prisoner of Song. During the three years of incarceration, Li yearned for his country and lover incessantly. After realizing his fate lay in a cup of poisoned wine, he turned those longings into the masterpiece called “The Beautiful Lady Yu”.

Where Winds Meet is set during the beginning of the Northern Song Dynasty, during an era of war and conflict. The player takes on the role of a wandering swordsman, who grew up during this brutal age, and used their martial arts and sword fighting skills to survive against countless foes. The player is thrust into this ruthless world, and they must choose between upholding their code of morals, in order to protect the innocent and fight for justice or live only for themselves and risk the land slipping further into chaos and despair.

In Where Winds Meet, the swordsman is a master of the blade. The combat involves fast-paced Wuxia-style battles, where the player can counter enemy blows, use Tai Chi to reflect their attacks, or use acrobatics to slip through their guard and strike them from all angles. The player also has access to a number of martial arts skills and ranged weapons, allowing them to break free from one fighting style and use a mixture of abilities to defeat their enemies, creating their own approach to combat. The world of Where Winds Meet is also home to different wild animals and supernatural creatures, who will require their own unique approach in battle. The swordsman’s martial arts skills can also be used to explore the beautiful world of Where Winds Meet, allowing them to scale walls, leap across rooftops, and sprint across the waves. The player also has their trusty steed, which will swiftly carry him across the gorgeous landscape.

Everstone Studio announced that Where Winds Meet will release "Qinchuan," the third and final chapter of the Hexi expansion, on April 30th (UTC).

Following the journeys through desert and snow mountains, this finale will introduce a dynamic four-season map with boundless grasslands, an all-new mystic traversal skill, challenging campaigns and world bosses, and a profound narrative conclusion.

The Echoes of Homecoming & Uncovering the Truth 

As the concluding chapter of the Hexi expansion, Qinchuan brings the overarching theme of "homecoming" to its dramatic climax. Through three new side stories, including "Taiping Homecoming," players will piece together the truths hidden beneath the surface. What echoes will this long dream of homecoming leave behind? As the Hexi journey comes to a close, players will discover that these tales of encounters and bonds are inextricably linked to the main storyline—potentially unveiling the tip of the iceberg regarding the protagonist's own mysterious origins.

A Living Steppe: Four-Season Cycles & "Idle Wind" 

The Hexi expansion has led wanderers through a diverse geographical evolution—from the shifting sands of Jade Gate Pass to the frozen citadels of Liangzhou. In its last phase, the journey reaches the vast, boundless grasslands of Qinchuan.

The Qinchuan region introduces a groundbreaking season-switching map where the vast steppe dynamically shifts through spring growth, summer flourish, autumn austerity, and winter stillness. These transitions deeply impact the environment: vegetation cycles, lighting tones, and the overall narrative ambience evolve with the passage of time. As players traverse this land, they are not only moving through space but drifting through time itself.

To navigate this living world, players will master the new Mystic Skill, "Idle Wind." and traverse these rolling plains with unprecedented agility.

Epic Campaigns & The "Snowplum Requiem" 

Combat in Qinchuan introduces a comprehensive update with three intense new stronghold challenges. The centerpiece is the Sunken City Lake—once a bustling fortress and the vibrant gateway to Chang'an, teeming with merchants and heroes, before it tragically collapsed into the abyss overnight. Today, players must navigate its submerged ruins and shifting underwater hazards. Adventurers will also brave two additional trials: a disorienting waterscape where illusion and reality blur, and an oppressive, pitch-black campaign guided only by a solitary light.

In addition, the update unveil a breathtaking new world boss, the Snowplum Requiem. This deadly brother-sister duo seamlessly blends martial arts with musical mastery. When their melodies harmonize, the tempo accelerates into a devastating crescendo of sonic blades and sword strikes. Wanderers must disrupt their deadly rhythm, or risk being torn apart by a symphony of destruction in the snow.

Alongside these challenges, the update introduces a new team-based PvP mode alongside the Season 3 "Seek Within" kickoff.

We invite all wanderers to step into the Jianghu, ride the Idle Wind across the changing seasons, and uncover the epic finale of Hexi on April 30th!

Combat is an important part of Where Winds Meet, but there is far more to the game that just trading blows with enemies. The player can have their version of the swordsman take on different roles in the game world, such as becoming a doctor who saves lives, or becoming a merchant earning as much gold as possible. Where Winds Meet also has an expansive free-construction system, with over 600 authentic components that allow the player to build structures in the world and make it their own. The player can also choose to live freely and eschew these side-activities, in order to pursue the main story and face the most dangerous enemies in the realm.

Where Winds Meet offers an immersive open-world sandbox experience that has never been seen before, as the player chooses their own path to their destiny against the backdrop of ancient China. This is a tale of bloodshed, struggle, and sacrifice, but there is also hope, as the player can become the one who can bring about change in society. Where Winds Meet is all about giving players the freedom to tell their own story within its beautiful game world.

Key Features:

• Freely explore a vibrant ancient Chinese capital city: Unlike Qinghe’s rolling hills and open wilderness, Kaifeng is a bustling capital. With over one million square meters to discover, players are free to roam the city and experience its lively atmosphere at their own pace.
• Immersive story exploration: Where Winds Meet weaves its grand narrative through a scattered storytelling approach, fully integrated into its expansive world. In Kaifeng, players will experience sharp contrasts—from the luxury of Fanlou Golden Street to struggling slums, from grand palaces to the mysterious ghost market. Each area offers its own stories to uncover, whether through the main quest or by exploring off the beaten path.
• Experience thrilling and stylish combat: As they explore, players meet legendary figures, uncover heroic tales, and settle old rivalries through intense battles. Players can customize their characters and master a unique eastern combat system, unlocking and upgrading a wide variety of weapons and skills inspired by Wuxia martial arts.
• Explore Lively City Life: In Where Winds Meet, players can experience the vibrant bustle of ancient Kaifeng, with over 10,000 NPCs inhabiting the city. NPCs can be friends, pickpocket targets, brawling opponents, witnesses to crimes, or the starting point for new adventures. Some may even entrust players with the key to their destiny, leading to entirely different endings.
• Engage in authentic ancient pastimes: Players can enjoy a range of classic Chinese activities—explore lively city streets, relax at bathhouses, watch traditional opera, and more. There are plenty of ways to experience the charm of everyday life.
• Shape the world with actions: The City changes in response to player choices. Abandoned wheat fields may flourish again, and rundown streets can become lively neighborhoods, all depending on how players interact with the world.

Where Winds Meet is available for Android, iOS, PS5 and PC (Steam).