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Where Winds Meet Reveals Imperial Palace ExpansionEverstone Studio announced Imperial Palace, the second major expansion for its Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, launching in late May. This expansion introduces a large royal court area with thousands of NPCs, rival factions, and new story threads focused on imperial power. Future updates include a Homesteads system in June, a new Gauntlets weapon type in summer, and new PvE modes, alongside ongoing server support and optimizations.- Where Winds Meet Announces Second Major Expansion "Imperial Palace" and Massive Content Roadmap During Half-Anniversary Everstone Studio has announced the second major expansion for its Wuxia ARPG, Where Winds Meet, titled "Imperial Palace," set to launch in late May. The game's half-anniversary celebration also revealed a content roadmap including a new Homesteads system, Companion system, and the Gauntlets weapon. A time-limited Panda cosmetic will be available starting May 19th, and players can claim three free premium outfits.
Where Winds Meet’s Latest Update Brings Qinchuan Region, New Quests, Bosses, and MoreEverstone Studio's latest update for Where Winds Meet, titled Qinchuan, introduces the final chapter of the Hexi expansion, featuring a new region, story quests, and a world boss. The update also raises the character level cap to 95, adds new gear tiers, and introduces various multiplayer challenges and custom room options. New players can benefit from the Trace Jade currency for faster progression.- Where Winds Meet Announces Charitable Sponsorship of Giant Panda "Qinchuan" in Honor of Global PlayersEverstone Studio has announced a three-year charitable sponsorship of a giant panda named "Qinchuan" on behalf of the global player community for its upcoming Wuxia ARPG, Where Winds Meet. This initiative, in collaboration with the Shaanxi Rare Wild Animal Rescue Base, will support panda care, breeding, wildlife rescue, and habitat improvements. The sponsorship coincides with the in-game release of the "Qinchuan" update on April 30, which introduces a dynamic season-switching map.
Where Winds Meet sets April 30 for ‘Qinchuan’ Hexi finale updateEverstone Studio has announced that the next major update for Where Winds Meet, titled 'Qinchuan,' will be released on April 30. This update concludes the Hexi expansion with a new region featuring a dynamic four-season system, fresh story content focusing on the protagonist's origins, and new combat challenges for endgame players.- Where Winds Meet "Qinchuan" Update Sets April 30 Release Date for the Hexi Expansion FinaleEverstone Studio announced that the open-world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet will release its final Hexi expansion chapter, 'Qinchuan,' on April 30th. This update introduces a dynamic four-season steppe map, new traversal skills, challenging campaigns, world bosses, and concludes the protagonist's origin story.
Where Winds Meet Qinchuan Update Announces April 30 Release Date for Hexi Expansion Finale - GameHauntEverstone Studio announced that the Qinchuan chapter, concluding the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet, will be released on April 30th. The update introduces the Qinchuan steppe with a dynamic four-season cycle, new traversal abilities like Idle Wind, and challenges including the Snowplum Requiem boss fight. The game is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and mobile devices.
Where Winds Meet Liangzhou Update Now Live, Introducing the Legendary Heng Blade to the Snow-Swept Frontier - GameHauntThe Liangzhou update, the second chapter of the Hexi expansion for Everstone Studio's Where Winds Meet, is now available as a free download. This update introduces the snow-swept Liangzhou region, the new Heng Blade weapon with a deflect-and-counter combat system, and new bosses like the Moongazing Maiden. The game is free-to-play on PC, with console ports yet to be announced.- Where Winds Meet "Liangzhou" Update Available today, introducing the Legendary Heng Blade to the Snow-Swept FrontierEverstone Studio has released the "Liangzhou" update for their free-to-play open-world Wuxia ARPG, Where Winds Meet. This update introduces the new Heng Blade weapon with a unique deflect-and-counter combat mechanism, a new snow-swept frontier region, and two new narrative arcs. Players can also join the new "Raging Tides" sect and face new bosses.
- Where Winds Meet Liangzhou Update Adds New Region, Storylines, and Heng Blade Weapon; New Trailer StreamingEverstone Studio has released the 'Liangzhou' update for Where Winds Meet, adding the second chapter of the Hexi expansion. This update introduces a new snow-covered region, new storylines, and the Heng Blade weapon with a deflection-based combat system. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Detailed Ahead of April 2nd ReleaseEverstone Studio has detailed the upcoming Chapter 2 of the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet, set to release on April 2nd. This update introduces a new zone called Liangzhou, new story chapters, world bosses, and a three-player card game mode. Where Winds Meet is a free-to-play MMORPG available on PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS.- Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Trailer Showcases Gameplay in LiangzhouEverstone Studio has released a new trailer for Where Winds Meet's Hexi expansion, Chapter 2, showcasing gameplay in the Liangzhou region and confirming its April 2nd release. The trailer features new locations, including snowy areas, and an intense boss fight with lightning mechanics. The Hexi expansion, which is free for all players, previously added new Mystic Skills and traversal abilities.
Where Winds Meet Interview: How the Team Is Expanding Its Wuxia Open WorldDevelopers from Everstone Studio discussed the ongoing development of their wuxia open-world game, Where Winds Meet, at GDC. Lead Designer Chris Lyu and Head of Publishing Eric Zheng highlighted the game's global success on PC and mobile, player reception to its culturally grounded narratives, and plans for future expansions like Hexi. The team is committed to a regular content cadence, focusing on cosmetic microtransactions and expanding both single-player and multiplayer experiences while treating the game as a work of art.- Where Winds Meet Developers Chose Exploration Over Tutorials Ahead of Liangzhou ExpansionWhere Winds Meet developers Everstone Studio and NetEase intentionally designed the game around player discovery rather than traditional tutorials. The open-world wuxia action RPG, available on PlayStation 5 and PC, encourages players to learn mechanics through exploration and interaction with the game world. The upcoming "Liangzhou" expansion, the second part of the Hexi expansion, is set to release on April 2, 2026, introducing new regions and content.
- Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Sets April 2 Release DateEverstone Studio announced that the Hexi expansion's second chapter, Liangzhou, for its open-world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet will release on April 2. This update introduces a new snow-covered region, a new sect called Raging Tides, the Heng Blade weapon, and new campaigns and bosses. The expansion continues the game's narrative with two new story quests, "Liangzhou Melody" and "Paper Moon."
- Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Launches April 2Everstone Studio announced that the second chapter of the Where Winds Meet expansion, "Liangzhou," will launch on April 2, 2026. This update introduces a new snow-covered frontier region, expanding the Wuxia open-world adventure with new narrative content, gameplay systems, and enemies. The expansion also adds a new martial sect, the Raging Tides, and the Heng Blade weapon with unique combat mechanics, featuring action choreography by Stephen Tung Wai.
The Major Expansion for Where Winds Meet Is Now Available - GameHauntThe Hexi expansion, also known as the Jade Gate Pass update, for Everstone Studio's Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet is now available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. This massive update introduces a new desert region with unique enemies, weapons, and storylines, significantly expanding the game's world and gameplay mechanics. Players can also claim exclusive launch rewards by logging in during the campaign window.
Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion is Out NowEverstone Studio has released the Hexi expansion for its open-world RPG Where Winds Meet as a free update. The expansion introduces the Hexi region with new Mystic Skills, appearance sets, and cosmetics. It also adds new challenges like the Wandering Ark World Boss and multiplayer campaigns, with further content and character development updates planned.- Where Winds Meet teases the new chapters and events arriving with March 6’s Hexi updateEverstone Studio has detailed the upcoming Hexi update for the multiplayer RPG Where Winds Meet, launching March 6. The update introduces three new story chapters over three months, starting with Jade Gate Pass, and includes new martial arts, bosses, side stories, and events.