Where Winds Meet
1. Historical Context: The Chaos of Yanyun
Set during the turbulent end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the game explores a world where old orders have crumbled. In the desolate lands of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, players take on the role of a wanderer forging their own path amidst the tides of history.


2. Core Philosophy: No Sects, Total Freedom
Where Winds Meet redefines the boundaries of open-world martial arts.
- No Sect Restrictions: Players are not bound to a single school. You can learn diverse techniques like Acupuncture and Tai Chi by "observing" others or challenging masters.
- Environmental Interaction: Elements like flowing water, falling leaves, and even animal behaviors can inspire your martial arts moves.
- Oriental Wonders: Beyond hard-hitting combat, the game integrates traditional cultural elements such as astrology and meridian systems.
3. Now Available: Multi-Platform Launch & Hidden Mountain
Where Winds Meet has been live for some time, with a rapid expansion across platforms:
- December 27, 2024 — China PC launch (open beta); January 2025 — China mobile launch.
- November 14, 2025 — international version on PC and PlayStation 5.
- December 12, 2025 — iOS / Android launch.
- June 8, 2026 — Xbox Series X|S, joining Game Pass.
Expansion Timeline:
- Imperial Palace (May 28, 2026): the first major expansion.
- Hidden Mountain (July 23, 2026): the second major expansion.
- Hidden Mountain Chapter 2: "Heaven's Threshold" (August 20, 2026): a new giant mechanical boss, Drunken Fist techniques, and more.
- Version 2.2 "Perilous Eminence" (September 16, 2026): the finale of the Hidden Mountain storyline — the Skyward City Ruins campaign, the return of villain Qianye the Witch, two new world bosses (Golden Colossus Taicu and Goshawk), the Transdust Ruins multiplayer extraction mode (September 23), the Wildtrail Journal – Ruffled Up mode, and the Chilled Current battle pass season.
Gamescom 2026: NetEase will showcase Where Winds Meet at Gamescom 2026 (Cologne, August 26–30, Hall 7.1, Booth B-050), featuring a playable demo of the Hidden Mountain expansion as the finale.
