Where Winds Meet looks and markets itself like a full MMO, so the first surprise for many players is how restrictive its character system feels. The game currently treats your account almost like a single-save action RPG, especially in the global release.
How many characters you can have in Where Winds Meet
On the global release (PC, PS5, Xbox), each account is limited to one controllable character. When you log in, the game only offers a single Resume option and does not show a character select screen or a way to add new slots.
On the Simplified Chinese (CN) version, this was also true at launch but later changed. A subsequent update added the ability to create multiple characters on the same account, up to six character slots per account. This feature is live in the CN build and is described on the official Chinese site for the game.
| Region/version | Character slots per account | Can delete characters? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global (PC / PS5 / Xbox) | 1 | Planned, not yet widely available | Live now |
| CN (Simplified Chinese) | Up to 6 on one account | Yes | Added in a later patch after launch |
Developers have publicly acknowledged that players in the West expect more than one character per account and say they are actively working on ways to support this, but platform-level and code-structure limits make it non-trivial. The expectation inside the community is that the global version will eventually move toward the CN model, but there is no firm timeline.
Can you have multiple characters on one account right now?
In the current global version, you cannot simply add a second character slot to your existing account. The game does not offer an in-game “Create New Character” button, and there is no paid item in the shop that unlocks extra slots.
If you want more than one playable character today, there are only two practical routes:
- Use multiple accounts (one character per account).
- Wipe your progress and start fresh on the same platform identity through account binding tricks.
Both options have trade-offs, especially if you’ve already invested time or money in cosmetics on your first character.
Method 1: Using multiple accounts for extra characters
The game allows many platform or NetEase accounts, each with its own single character. This is the cleanest way to maintain several separate playthroughs, for example, a solo main and a co-op character you keep in sync with friends.
Step 1: Create a second platform account for your device. On PC, that can be a new Steam account; on console, it means a new PSN or Xbox profile. Log out of your primary profile, then sign in with the new one.
Step 2: Launch Where Winds Meet under that new platform profile. Because it is treated as a new account, the game will send you straight to character creation and you can build an entirely separate character with its own story and progression.
Step 3: Repeat the same process if you want additional characters; every platform account effectively grants one character slot on that region/server.
Method 2: Unbinding to “reset” your character on global PC
PC players using Steam have found a way to effectively discard a character and start over on the same Steam account by taking advantage of the NetEase account binding system. This does not give you multiple characters at once, but it lets you remake a character without creating a new Steam profile.
Open Settings → Other → Bind Account and bind your character to a NetEase account you control. Many players use a throwaway NetEase login just for this purpose. If you need a NetEase account, register one through the official site at https://www.neteasegames.com.
Step 2: Open the in-game Customer Service menu and look for the Unbind Account option. Choose to unbind your current platform (for example, Steam) from the character.
Step 3: Confirm the unbind request and restart the game. When you log back in through Steam, you should be treated as a completely new player and be able to create a new character.
Step 4: If you ever log back into the NetEase account you originally bound, it will still have your old character and progress there. Your Steam login, however, now points to the new character you created.
This approach is only worthwhile if you are unhappy with your original character and are willing to walk away from all its progress, currency, and cosmetics.
What carries over between characters and what does not
The multi-character system on the CN servers lets a single account hold up to six separate characters, but their progression is not shared. Each character has its own level, story, gear, world exploration, and unlocks. Functionally, they behave as separate profiles that happen to sit under one login.
Cosmetics are a particular point of concern. Players who have seen the CN implementation indicate that:
- Cosmetics are tied to characters, not to the account. Outfits, hairstyles, and gacha appearance items you obtain on one character do not automatically appear as unlocked on others.
- Battle pass rewards are character-bound. If you earn a limited-time cosmetic via a seasonal pass on one character, your other characters will not retroactively receive those items.
For anyone planning to maintain multiple characters with distinct looks, this means double grinding or double spending. That is one reason some global players would prefer the ability to heavily customize one character and swap appearances, rather than splitting their attention across several.
Appearance, gender, and name changes as alternatives
Because multiple characters are not yet widely available on global servers, the game provides several ways to significantly alter your existing protagonist instead of rerolling.
Full appearance edits. You can revisit character customization and change facial features, hairstyles, and other appearance details. The global release grants at least one full appearance edit for free, with further edits purchasable using in-game premium currency (jades).
Gender change. The CN version added an item that lets you switch your character’s gender, with a free use distributed when the feature arrived, and later uses paid. After using the gender change item, there is a seven-day cooldown during which you can revert if you regret the change. The rollout pattern for this system in the global version is not fixed yet, but the underlying design supports gender swapping.
Water Lady script appearances. A Water Lady script lets you save multiple appearance presets for the same character. You can store different looks and switch between them without consuming another script each time you swap.
For many players, combining these tools covers the same ground a second character would have covered: you can role-play different aesthetics, switch gender, and experiment with styles without sacrificing your core progression.
Why only one character per account feels so restrictive
Most modern online RPGs launch with at least a handful of character slots, so Where Winds Meet’s single-slot global release clashes with common expectations. The friction shows up in several everyday situations:
- Co-op with lower-level friends. If you want a character that stays in step with friends who play less, one slot forces you to either hold back on your main or overlevel their experience.
- Difficulty achievements. The game’s difficulty modes award medals, and players who started on easier modes cannot spin up a fresh “Legends” or “Hell” character without wiping or creating a new account.
- Role-play and builds. Some players want a “good” and “evil” character, or different weapon identity runs. Single-slot design pushes all of that into one protagonist.
- Cosmetic planning. In a heavily cosmetic-driven game, many players want both a male and a female character to enjoy the full wardrobe. With only one slot, they must either constantly gender-swap one character or maintain a second platform account.
Developers have acknowledged this mismatch between design and expectation and have publicly stated that they are studying how to bring multi-character support to global regions. The CN example shows it is possible, but also makes clear that progression and cosmetics were never designed around account-wide unlocks.
What to do now if you want multiple playstyles
Until the global version gains true multi-slot support, the most stable path is to treat one account = one main character and lean on customization systems for variety. If you need a second run for co-op or a different difficulty, separate platform accounts remain the safest way to do that without risking your primary save.
If or when the multi-character update lands outside China, expect it to mirror the current CN model: several character slots under one login, largely independent progression, and character-bound cosmetics. That design favors players who want distinct runs but still reinforces the idea that your first character is your long-term anchor.
