Where Winds Meet launches with both cross-play and cross-progression across PC and PlayStation 5. That means two things:
- You can play online with friends regardless of whether they’re on PS5 or PC.
- You can carry a single character and account progress between Steam, Epic Games Store, the official PC launcher, and PlayStation.
The promise is simple, but the account-linking rules are strict. If you ignore them, you can easily end up with separate characters that cannot be merged.
Where Winds Meet cross play: what actually works
Where Winds Meet supports full cross-platform multiplayer between PS5 and PC. On the PC side, the game is available through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and an official standalone launcher, and all three connect to the same online environment as PlayStation 5.
In practice, that means:
- Co-op, guild activities, raids, and other online modes can match players across PS5 and PC.
- Cross-platform multiplayer is flagged directly on the Steam store page as “Cross-Platform Multiplayer.”
- There is no support for PS4, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox at launch.
There is no separate configuration you need to flip for cross-play. If you can play online, you’re already in the shared matchmaking pool with the other supported platforms.
Where Winds Meet cross progression: supported platforms
Cross-progression is where things get more complicated. Where Winds Meet lets you move your progress between the following account types:
| Account / platform | Supported for cross progression | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | Yes | Can be linked to NetEase, Epic, official launcher, and PSN. |
| Epic Games Store (PC) | Yes | Shares the same progression system as Steam. |
| Official PC launcher | Yes | NetEase account–based; does not require Steam or Epic. |
| PlayStation 5 (PSN) | Yes | PSN accounts can be linked into the same progression web. |
| Mobile (Android / iOS) | No (global launch) | Mobile versions are not part of the global release yet. |
| Xbox consoles | No | No Xbox version announced with cross features. |
| PlayStation 4 | No | Game is PS5-only on console. |
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | No | No Switch version and no cross-progression support. |
The core idea is that you can bind multiple identities (Steam, Epic, PSN, email/NetEase) into one logical game account, and then use that account on any linked platform with the same character and progress.
How account linking works in Where Winds Meet
All of the cross-progression logic lives inside the game itself, not in platform settings. The linking entry point is the User Center.
Finding the User Center and Link Account option
The official instructions describe two equivalent ways to start linking:
- From the title screen: select the User Center button, then choose the account binding option.
- From in-game: open
Settings → Other → User Center → Link Account.
At global launch, many players only see the User Center after finishing the intro and creating their first character on one platform. Once you can freely open the menu, the Link Account option sits under the Other tab in Settings.
From there, you can bind any of these to the current game account:
- Steam account
- Epic Games account
- PlayStation Network account
- NetEase / email login (Gmail or other email)
- Facebook or Google accounts used during beta
Most flows for PS5 and Steam require scanning a QR code with a phone to confirm the link. The official PC launcher route uses standard browser-based sign-in and doesn’t require a phone.
The non‑negotiable rules for cross progression
Where Winds Meet sets two hard rules that decide whether cross-progression will work for you or not. Break them and you may need support to recover.
| Rule | What it means | Impact if ignored |
|---|---|---|
| Link before creating a new character on a second platform | If you already have a character on one platform, you must link the new platform account first, before character creation on that new platform. | If you make a character on both accounts separately, the system refuses to link them. |
| No linking if both accounts have characters | The game will not merge or choose between two existing characters on different accounts. | You can only proceed by deleting one account’s character data via customer support. |
In other words: one clean account with your progress, then link any new platform accounts into that, before you hit the character creation screen there.
Example scenarios that work:
- You’ve leveled to 30 on the official PC launcher using a NetEase login. Later, you install the game on PS5 and, at the title screen, link your PSN account to the same NetEase account before creating a PS5 character. Your level 30 character is now playable on PS5.
- You started on Steam, then later install the Epic Games version. If you link Epic inside the game while logged into your existing character (via Steam), you’ll be able to use that same character when launching from Epic.
Scenarios that fail:
- You create a character on PS5 and level it, then create a separate character on Steam and only later try to link PSN and Steam. The system blocks the link, because both sides already hold distinct characters.
- You log into PS5, skip linking, create a character, and then try to link that PSN profile to a NetEase account that already has a character from the beta. Again, both ends have characters, so the link is rejected.
Linking PC and PS5 for cross progression
From Steam or Epic to PS5
If you already play on Steam or Epic and want to move to PS5 without losing progress:
- On PC, make sure your existing character is tied to a NetEase or email-based login in the User Center (optional but makes recovery easier).
- Install Where Winds Meet on PS5 from the PlayStation Store listing.
- Launch the game on PS5 and stop at the first point where you can open the User Center or Settings (ideally before character creation, if the button is shown).
- Open
Settings → Other → User Center → Link Accounton PS5. - Choose to link to your Steam or NetEase/email account. Follow the on-screen login or QR code process.
- Once linked, the game pulls your existing character data, and you can continue without creating a separate PS5-only character.
Tip: If the PS5 build doesn’t expose User Center until after the tutorial, you may have to create a placeholder character on just one platform and then link everything into that account. The critical thing is to avoid creating a second, independent character on any new platform before linking.
From PS5 to PC (Steam, Epic, or official launcher)
If you started on PS5 and now want your character on PC:
- On PS5, play through the introduction until the menu and Settings are fully available.
- Open
Settings → Other → User Center → Link Account. - Link your PSN profile to a NetEase/email login or directly to Steam/Epic if prompted.
- On PC, install Where Winds Meet from Steam, Epic, or the official launcher. For Steam, use the store page at store.steampowered.com/app/3564740/Where_Winds_Meet.
- Launch the game on PC and, when asked how to log in, choose the same NetEase/email or platform account you linked on PS5.
- Do not create a new local character; instead, log in to the linked account to load your PS5 character.
How beta and preorder rewards interact with cross progression
Event rewards are tied to the account you used when you qualified, not to a specific platform. That matters if you played beta on one platform but plan to live on another at launch.
| Reward type | How to claim | Where it can be used |
|---|---|---|
| Beta participation rewards | Log in with the same account you used during the beta (Gmail, Facebook, PSN, Steam). | Any platform linked to that account, as long as you respect the character-creation rule. |
| Pre-registration rewards | Arrive after completing the main quest “Homecoming.” | In-game mail on the linked account where you play. |
| Milestone rewards | Delivered via in-game mail once your character hits level 5. | Same account, any platform. |
| Website pre-registration lucky draw | Submit your Gmail or NetEase account on the pre-registration page before the stated deadline. | Sent to that specific account after the deadline passes. |
| Discord beta community events | Contact the Discord support team and provide your in-game ID. | Credited to the in-game account tied to that ID. |
| PlayStation preorder bundle | Log in on PS5 at least once to unlock the bundle. | Claimed directly on PS5; other rewards can be enjoyed on any linked platform. |
Note: The studio has also circulated a PSA stressing that if you previously earned rewards through a specific email, Steam, PSN, Gmail, Facebook, or other login, you should create or link your launch character using that same identity. If you’d rather centralize things, you can register that email as a NetEase Games account, connect it to your preferred platform, and then create your character.
What to do if you created characters on both accounts
If you accidentally created a character on two sides you meant to link, the game will not let you fuse those profiles. The system simply refuses to pair accounts that both have existing save data.
The only supported way around this is to remove one of the characters so the accounts can link cleanly.
| Problem | Why linking fails | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Character on PS5 and separate character on Steam | Both PSN and Steam accounts already have character data. | Contact official customer support and request deletion of one profile before linking. |
| Character on beta email account and new character on PS5 | Beta account and PSN both hold independent characters. | Same: have support clear the redundant character, then link and continue with one. |
Self-service unlinking is not supported. Once you bind accounts, you cannot unbind them yourself. For security reasons, all unlinking and any deletion of saved data must go through customer support.
To start that process, use the official contact listed in the Cross-Progression Account Linking Guide on the game’s website at wherewindsmeetgame.com/news/official/GlobalLaunch/CrossPlatform.html and explain which character you’re willing to delete so the remaining one can become your cross-platform profile.
Why linking feels confusing at launch
Many of the complaints around Where Winds Meet’s cross play and progression aren’t about the features themselves, but about timing and visibility. Several friction points show up repeatedly:
- On some builds, the User Center button is missing from the title screen, and only appears once you clear the tutorial and name your character.
- Players scared of “doing it wrong” often stall at character creation on PS5 or Steam, waiting for a User Center that doesn’t appear until after they commit to a name.
- The QR-code requirement for console and Steam linking is awkward for players without easy access to a smartphone.
- The “no character on both accounts” rule feels harsh if you only discover it after experimenting with multiple platforms.
The net effect is a system that technically supports “one journey, many paths,” but punishes improvisation. The safest approach is to decide, up front, which login will be your primary account (email/NetEase, PSN, Steam, or Epic), use that to create your first and only character, and then link every new platform into that identity before you touch character creation there.
If you stick to that pattern, Where Winds Meet’s cross play and cross progression work as advertised: you can roam its Wuxia open world on PS5 or PC interchangeably, without ever needing to start over.
