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Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Trailer Showcases Gameplay in Liangzhou
Everstone 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 World
Developers 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 Expansion
Where 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 Date
Everstone 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 2
Everstone 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 - GameHaunt
The 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 Now
Everstone 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 update
Everstone 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.