NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have showcased the second major expansion for Where Winds Meetwith "Imperial Palace" alongside a big content roadmap reveal during the Half-Anniversary video.
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The video also revealed limited-time panda cosmetic (priced at the equivalent of $0.99), the new Gauntlets weapon, homesteads, went over the companion system, and more. Where Winds Meet is now available on iOS, Android, PS5, and PC (Steam, Epic).
You can find the half-anniversary video and expansion details with new screenshots from Everstone Studio and NetEase Games below:
Everstone Studio today celebrates the half-anniversary of its open-world Wuxia ARPG, Where Winds Meet, by unveiling a colossal content roadmap. The highlight of the celebration is the announcement of the game's second major expansion, "Imperial Palace," set to launch in late May. The game has also announced the up-coming Homesteads system, Companion system, and the highly-anticipated new weapon Gauntlets. In addition, a time-limited Panda cosmetic will launch on May 19th for 60 Echo Beads (approximately 0.99 USD). As part of the half-anniversary festivities, players can claim 3 premium outfits for free during the event.
Where Winds Meet is an immersive open-world Wuxia ARPG that lets players forge their own legend in 10th-century China, battling with distinctive martial arts and unique weapons across a breathtaking, seamless landscape in rich solo, co-op, and PvP adventures.
Unveil the Secrets of the "Imperial Palace"
Following the epic conclusion of the “Hexi” expansion, the Jianghu narrative shifts to the heart of the empire. Launching in late May, the "Imperial Palace" expansion unlocks a meticulously crafted 1-million-square-meter royal court and grounds - normally forbidden areas, and comparable in scale to the massive city of Kaifeng.
Wanderers will step into a breathtaking, mysterious oriental palace populated by over 3,000 NPCs and a complex web of intersecting factions. Players will peek behind the curtain of royal life, uncover deep-seated conspiracies, and forge unique connections with members of the royal family, setting the stage for massive narrative foreshadowing.
Upcoming Limited-Edition Panda Cosmetic, Homesteads, Companions and Visceral Combat
Beyond the palace walls, Everstone Studio revealed a thrilling roadmap of upcoming new content and features designed to deepen the player experience:
Limited-Edition Panda Cosmetic：A time-limited Panda cosmetic will launch on May 19th for 60 Echo Beads (approximately $0.99). Inspired by nature’s most beloved icons, this cosmetic aims to raise global awareness for wildlife protection. It will be available in the shop for 30 days until June 17th.
New Homesteads System: In the coming June, players can finally lay down their roots with the highly anticipated Homesteads System. Return to Qinghe, the birthplace of your dreams, and build your ultimate sanctuary while farming and living the life of a hidden martial arts master.
Ancient Tombs and Cooperative PVE: This June, we are introducing two brand-new game modes. Gather your allies for the "Martial Path Domain," an intense 5-player cooperative PVE experience, or brave a thrilling new exploration mode that plunges players into the pitch-black depths of ancient tombs, where you must eliminate rivals to secure the ultimate loot.
New weapon - Gauntlets: This summer, be prepared for players’ long-anticipated new weapon: Gauntlets. Featuring its own unique martial arts path, this weapon promises visceral, fist-to-flesh combat.
Furry Companions: Future update includes a new Companion System will introduce adorable, furry sidekicks to the Jianghu. As your bond deepens, their personalities and dialogue will dynamically evolve based on your shared adventures.
A Promise of Continuous Optimization and Global Support
In the past two months, Everstone Studio has implemented over 100 updates and optimizations in Where Winds Meet based on player feedback. These include updates in gear progression, PvP matchmaking, guild wars, catch-up mechanics, beginner experience, PlayStation optimization, controller support, and more.
Looking ahead, the team is committed to focus on the fields that players are most anticipating. For example: expanding the guild system with self-organized gameplay and GVE modes, further optimizing the balance between weapons, and deploying new servers in Australia, South America, and the Middle East to ensure a seamless combat experience.
"We want to express our deepest gratitude to our global community for their unwavering and continued support," said Eric, Head of Publishing for Where Winds Meet. "We are making a solemn commitment to ensure that every season delivers rich, solid, and high-quality content. Our priority is to maintain a seamless stream of updates so that the adventure never stalls. We will continue to listen to and act on your feedback to ensure Jianghu remains a vibrant world that always rewards your time."
