Where Winds Meet is the free-to-play Wuxia open-world action RPG from NetEase Games, and it has now arrived on Xbox alongside an exclusive set of Game Pass benefits. The game runs on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and the cloud, and it supports Xbox Play Anywhere. Because the base game is free-to-play, the Game Pass connection is built around a Perks reward rather than a subscription paywall.
Quick answer: Where Winds Meet is available to download and play for free on Xbox right now, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can claim a free Perks starter bundle from the Perks gallery during the active claim window.
Is Where Winds Meet on Xbox Game Pass?
The game itself is free to install on Xbox, so you do not need a subscription to play. What Game Pass adds is an exclusive Game Pass Ultimate Perks bundle of in-game resources. The game launched on Xbox after first releasing in November, where it has since grown past 80 million players worldwide across PC, PS5, and mobile.
Cross-play is supported across Xbox, PS5, PC, and mobile, so progress and play happen in the same shared Jianghu regardless of platform.
Game Pass Ultimate Perks bundle contents
Phase 1 of the Perks promotion runs from June 7 to July 23 (PT). During that window, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can claim a single starter pack of resources to speed up early progression.
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Echo Jade | 450 |
| Coins | 90,000 |
| Attune Stones | 6 |
| Large Attune Stones | 3 |
| Pillow Pills | 3 |
| Lingering Melodies | 3 |
The bundle is tied to Game Pass Ultimate specifically. You claim it through the Perks gallery, and the items are delivered to your in-game account, so make sure your Xbox profile is linked to the same account you play on.
How the Xbox version runs
Where Winds Meet supports Smart Delivery, so your console automatically downloads the correct version. The interface has been reworked for the living room, with larger text scaling so dialogue and inventory details stay readable from the couch.
| Feature | Xbox Series X | Xbox Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Output resolution | 4K upscale (from 1080p) | 2K upscale (from 900p) |
| Upscaling | AMD FSR 2 | AMD FSR 2 |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
What you actually play
The story is set in tenth-century China during the close of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. You play a young wanderer piecing together your own identity while moving through shifting alliances and hidden plots. The world currently spans six distinct regions, from quiet countryside and busy cities to deserts, snowy peaks, grasslands, and the Imperial Palace.
Combat is built around Wuxia martial arts. You can switch between weapons such as swords, dual blades, glaives, umbrellas, and fans, and unlock signature skills like Lion’s Roar, Acupuncture Hitting, and Tai Chi. Outside of fighting, you can take on roles such as doctor, merchant, assassin, or bounty hunter, and play solo, in co-op with friends, or in PvP.
Hidden Mountain expansion
Following the earlier Hexi and Imperial Palace expansions, a third major region called Hidden Mountain is on the way. It introduces a mountainous landscape with multi-layered 3D verticality, so exploration rewards you for searching at different elevations. High on the peaks sits the secretive Mohist sect, bringing new martial arts mechanics, mysteries, and story turns. No firm release date for the expansion has been confirmed.
If you want the Game Pass resources, claim the Perks bundle before the July 23 (PT) cutoff, since the pack is a limited-time reward tied to the launch window rather than a permanent benefit.
