Where Winds Meet is an open-world Wuxia action RPG set in 10th‑century China. It blends a full narrative you can play solo with online systems that support co‑op, PvP, guild content, dungeons, and raids. More than 10 million players pre‑registered ahead of launch, and the global version rolls out with two major regions and a broad toolset of martial arts, weapons, and traversal skills.
Where Winds Meet release date, platforms, and preload
The global launch is scheduled for November 14, 2025 on PC (Steam and official launcher) and PlayStation 5. Pre‑download begins November 12 at 10pm UTC (2pm PT / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET).
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2025 (global) |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, official launcher), PlayStation 5 |
| Pre‑download | Starts November 12, 10pm UTC (2pm PT / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET) |
| Business model | Free‑to‑play |
PC players can add the game on the Steam store page. If you prefer the standalone client (required for future package options), use the official website download. On PS5, the product page is listed at playstation.com/games/where-winds-meet.
PC install packages and storage
At launch, the PC client offers a Standard Package (~100GB). A smaller Quick Package (~60GB) and a larger Ultimate Package will be added to the official launcher later; Steam and PS5 use the Standard Package.
Where Winds Meet PC system requirements
These specs target the official PC launcher. Expect similar or slightly higher headroom for stable 60fps at higher settings.
| Spec | Minimum (PC) | Recommended (PC) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64‑bit) | Windows 10/11 (64‑bit) |
| CPU | Intel i7‑4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 2400G (or equivalent) | Intel i7‑10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (or equivalent) |
| GPU | GTX 750 Ti / RX 550 / Arc A380 (or equivalent) | RTX 2070 SUPER / RX 6700 XT / Arc A750 (or equivalent) |
| RAM | 8GB | 32GB |
| Storage | 60GB free (SSD recommended) | 100GB free (SSD) |
Story, setting, and launch regions
The game is set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The opening arc begins in Qinghe, where the protagonist—raised by Aunt Han and Uncle Jiang—pursues a stolen jade pendant and is pulled into a larger conspiracy. The story escalates in Kaifeng, a sprawling city with more than 10,000 NPCs and 1,200 cultural artifacts to discover through exploration and collection.
At launch, two regions are available:
- Qinghe: Plains, villages, caves, and early martial secrets; a slower, exploratory start with room to experiment.
- Kaifeng: A dense urban hub with social spaces, markets, a Ghostly Market underground, and reactive NPC reputations.
The initial release focuses on these zones to pace newcomers. Across the full roadmap, the world expands to 20+ regions, with ongoing seasonal updates. Core story and exploration in the launch regions add up to dozens of hours.
Combat, martial arts, and weapons
Combat emphasizes fast timing, parries, counters, and style matchups. You can build around traditional martial sets and mystical techniques, then layer weapon‑specific moves on top. Mobility skills and trick weapons make verticality and spacing matter as much as raw damage.
Confirmed weapon types at launch include:
- Sword — balanced offense/defense, wide utility
- Spear — reach control, thrust‑heavy counters
- Mo blade — heavy swings, crowd control, high commitment
- Dual blades — bursty chains and rapid disables at close range
- Umbrella — deceptive guard transitions and atypical angles
- Fan — finesse tool with rhythm‑driven spacing
- Rope dart — flexible, distance‑manipulating weapon that punishes overextensions
There are 12 martial arts sets and 23 mystical techniques to chase at launch, with additional weapons and techniques planned post‑release.
Multiplayer and online features
- Co‑op: Team up (up to four players) for the campaign and open‑world activities.
- PvP: Duels and broader competitive modes are available once you unlock them.
- Guilds: Access larger group content such as dungeons, raids, and guild wars.
- Online requirement: The game is always online and requires a stable connection.
The world supports solo play from end to end, but many systems are designed for a shared, evolving environment.
Bosses revealed so far
Expect varied mechanics tailored to weapon matchups and movement. Revealed bosses include:
- Lucky Seventeen
- Tian Ying
- Heartseeker
- Ye Wanshan
- Dao Lord
- The Void King
- Murong Yuan
- Qianye
- Zheng E
- God of Avarice
Preload and install: what to do
- Steam: Add the game from the Steam product page, then preload when it unlocks.
- Official PC launcher: Grab the installer from the official website. Choose the Standard Package to start; Quick and Ultimate packages arrive later on the launcher.
- PS5: Find the listing via the PlayStation product page and pre‑download at the scheduled time.
Redeem codes (optional) and where to enter them
At launch, the game uses exchange codes for cosmetics and currency. To redeem:
- Open the main menu and go to Settings.
- Navigate to the Other tab.
- Under Account Info, select Exchange Code and enter your code.
Early code example: WWMGO1114 (rewards may be time‑limited and one‑time per account).
Audio and subtitle support
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Yes | No | Yes |
If you want the cleanest start, preload on SSD, lock in your preferred weapon early (sword or spear are friendly on‑ramps), and take your time in Qinghe to assemble a martial set before pushing deeper into Kaifeng. Seasonal content will follow after launch, with new modes and narrative beats layered on top of the existing world.
