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Where Winds Meet’s Hidden Mountain Expansion Zones Showcased in New “Concept Trailer”
Everstone Studio has released a concept trailer for the upcoming "Hidden Mountain" expansion for their free-to-play RPG, Where Winds Meet. This "massive" expansion, marking version 2.0, will introduce Mohist Hill, a region focused on skilled craftsmen and vertical exploration, featuring secrets, ancient war machines, and a pristine city. The expansion aims to honor the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, contrasting with the previous Hexi expansion's focus on poetry and painting. Where Winds Meet is available on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android.
Where Winds Meet: Hidden Mountain to “Expand” Vertical Exploration for a “Multi-Layered Experience”
Everstone Studio has detailed its upcoming expansion for Where Winds Meet, titled Hidden Mountain, which introduces the Mohist Sect and a new Hand Guard Discipline combat style. The expansion focuses on vertical exploration of cliffs and summits, enhancing atmosphere with wind, light, and stone elements to create a multi-layered experience centered on humanity's pursuit of wisdom and knowledge. Where Winds Meet is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android, and has surpassed 80 million players.
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.