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Where Winds Meet Reveals Expansion of Imperial Palace and Future Content Plans - GameHaunt
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio announced that the Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace expansion will launch in late May 2026. This major update for the open-world Wuxia RPG will add a forbidden royal court spanning one million square meters with over 3,000 unique NPCs. Future content includes co-op modes, a Homestead System, tomb exploration, and a new Gauntlet weapon class.
Where Winds Meet’s Imperial Palace is “Comparable to Kaifeng” With 3000 NPCs, Out in Late May
Everstone Studio announced that the Imperial Palace expansion for Where Winds Meet will be released in late May. This expansion adds a massive area comparable to the city of Kaifeng, featuring 3,000 NPCs, dual-season landscapes, and new gameplay mechanics like wall-running and parkour. Additional content, including new weapon types, homesteads, animal companions, and a co-op mode, is planned for release throughout the summer and later in 2026.
Where Winds Meet Reveals Imperial Palace Expansion
Everstone 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.
Watch Dogs Legion lead says Ubisoft probably would have looked into AI-powered NPCs if the tech was more advanced…
Clint Hocking, co-director on Watch Dogs: Legion, stated that Ubisoft likely would have explored AI-powered NPCs if the technology had been more advanced during the game's development. He discussed the challenges of generating unique voices and stories for every character, admitting that while they investigated AI possibilities, it was considered 'a bridge too far' at the time. Hocking suggested that with current LLM technology, they might have delved deeper into generating NPC dialogue and voices.
Where Winds Meet’s Latest Update Brings Qinchuan Region, New Quests, Bosses, and More
Everstone 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 Players
Everstone 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.
MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ Legends
This week in the MMORPG genre saw the reveal of Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion for January 2027, alongside confirmations for Aion 2's global launch this year. Several other titles like Embers of the Uncrowned, RF Online Next, Palia, EverQuest Legends, and Loftia also had significant updates or beta launches.
Where Winds Meet ties down April 30 release date for the third portion of its Hexi expansion
The final portion of the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet, titled Qinchuan, will be released on March 30th. This update introduces a new grasslands map with shifting seasons, three new side stories, challenging strongholds like Sunken City Lake, a new mystic skill, a boss fight called Snowplum Requiem, and a new PvP mode coinciding with the start of Season 3.
Release Dates/Windows
This article announces release dates and windows for upcoming games. Trackastrophe! has an official release date trailer set for May 28th, while Where Winds Meet's Hexi Expansion Finale was revealed in a Qinchuan Announcement Trailer on April 30th.
Where Winds Meet sets April 30 for ‘Qinchuan’ Hexi finale update
Everstone 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 Finale
Everstone 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 - GameHaunt
Everstone 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’s Hexi Expansion Launches Its Final Chapter, Qinchuan, on April 29th
The final chapter of the Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion, titled Qinchuan, is set to launch on April 29th. This update introduces new areas, bosses, and a new weapon type, the Heng Blade. Players can anticipate further content releases later this year, including the Imperial Palace expansion.
Nubia Neo 5 GT 5G Review – MediaTek Power Meets Active Cooling
The Nubia Neo 5 GT 5G is a midrange gaming phone that balances performance and features with its MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, active cooling fan, and shoulder triggers. While not a flagship performer, it offers stable gameplay for competitive titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and Delta Force Mobile Garena, with good battery life and fast charging. The phone's value is further enhanced by its generous packaging and gaming-focused extras, making it a solid option for its price point.
Phantom Blade Zero isn't using AI: "Human artistry is the value itself"
S-Game has confirmed that Phantom Blade Zero will not use generative AI in its development, emphasizing that all content is created by human artists. The studio highlighted the use of motion capture for characters and martial arts professionals for combat, with hand-drawn maps inspired by traditional Chinese art. This commitment to human artistry is presented as a core value of the game's development.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
MMO Week in Review: Queen Devona
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Guild Wars Reforged, layoffs at MechWarrior studio Piranha Games, and a potential acquisition of Epic Games by Disney. The article also touches on political discussions surrounding game shutdowns in Europe and new early access dates for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.
Where Winds Meet adds to its Hexi expansion with a new snowy region and the Heng Blade
The online multiplayer game Where Winds Meet has released the second part of its Hexi expansion, titled Liangzhou. This update introduces a new snowy region, a Raging Tides faction, additional world bosses, and the Heng Blade weapon, which features a new 'deflect-and-counter' combat system.
Where Winds Meet Liangzhou Update Now Live, Introducing the Legendary Heng Blade to the Snow-Swept Frontier - GameHaunt
The 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.
