Where Winds Meet
| Where Winds Meet | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Everstone Studios |
| Publisher(s) | NetEase |
| Engine | Messiah Engine |
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing video game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Where Winds Meet (Chinese: 燕云十六声; pinyin: Yānyún Shíliù Shēng; lit. 'sixteen sounds of Yanyun') is an open world wuxia role-playing video game developed by Everstone Studios and published by NetEase.[1][2] It is available in China on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile.
Gameplay
Where Winds Meet takes place during the chaotic Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era, after the fall of the Tang dynasty.[3] Players will have access to multiple different weapons and fighting styles.[4] The size of the playable map is expected to be 20 square kilometers.[5] The game allows for players to learn multiple skills such as medicine.[6]
Development
The game was first announced in 2022 at Gamescom.[7] Film director and martial arts choreographer Stephen Tung was brought on to work on the game's martial arts scenes.[8] The game was originally set to release in China in June 2024, but was delayed in order to add more content, according to The Wall Street Journal.[9][8][10] The developers later announced that the game will release in China for Windows on December 27, 2024, while iOS and Android version would be released in early 2025.[11][12][13] The mobile version was released in China on January 9, 2025.[14] The game utilizes a proprietary game engine called Messiah Engine.[15][16]
According to NetEase, the game surpassed three million downloads in China within four days of its PC launch.[17]
Launch
In July 2025, Everstone Studio announced a final closed beta test for Where Winds Meet, scheduled to run from July 24 to July 31 across PlayStation 5 and PC. Registration for the beta test opened on July 2, 2025.[18]
A new trailer titled Floral Reverie Sect Story was also released, showcasing narrative elements set in a fictionalized tenth-century China and introducing a character associated with the Reverie Hall sect.[19]
According to IGN, the game will be a timed console exclusive for PlayStation 5 for a minimum of six months following launch. The game will also be available on PC.[20]
References
- ^ Cao, Ann (21 May 2024). "NetEase unveils updates on more than 10 new video games, led by highly-anticipated 'triple-A' title Where Winds Meet". SCMP. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Valentine, Rebekah (30 May 2024). "Where Winds Meet, a Beautiful New Open World RPG, Is Coming to PS5 - State of Play 2024". IGN. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Chalk, Andy (3 April 2024). "Open-world wuxia game Where Winds Meet is holding its first beta test in North America later this month". PC Gamer. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Lyu, Beralt (30 May 2024). "Where Winds Meet brings superhuman, open-world martial arts adventure to PS5". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ van de Velde, Aernout (31 May 2024). "Wuxia-inspired RPG Where Winds Meet Announced for PS5; Gameplay Details Revealed". Wccftech. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Kim, Matt (23 August 2022). "Where Winds Meet: A New Open World Game That Promises Ultimate Player Freedom". IGN.
- ^ Nelson, Will (8 December 2024). "Visually breathtaking open-world RPG launches later this month, for some". PCGamesN.
- ^ a b Lees, Gina (25 September 2024). "Where Winds Meet release date estimate and latest news". PCGamesN.
- ^ Qin, Sherry (August 23, 2024). "NetEase Shares Slump on Profit Miss, Softness in PC Games". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "《燕云十六声》正式定档！一诺千金重". yysls.cn. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (7 December 2024). "Where Winds Meet launches December 27 for PC in China, in early 2025 for iOS and Android". Gematsu.
- ^ "12月27日，赤诚相见！". www.yysls.cn. 2024-12-07.
- ^ Botadkar, Tanish (11 December 2024). "Where Winds Meet is an upcoming Wuxia open-world RPG coming to Android and iOS in 2025". pocketgamer.
- ^ 童话梅尔菲 (2025-01-09). "《燕云十六声》移动端正式上线！性能优化仍在进行中 _ 游民星空 GamerSky.com". gamersky.com.
- ^ Palumbo, Alessio (30 September 2022). "Where Winds Meet Q&A - Devs Reveal Tons of Info on This Exciting Wuxia Sandbox RPG". Wccftech.
- ^ 浮梦万物皆虚 (2024-12-27). "《燕云十六声》PC公测开启：4K高清画面欣赏 _ 游民星空 GamerSky.com". gamersky.com.
- ^ Qin, Sherry (February 20, 2025). "NetEase Resumes Profit Growth but Revenue Slips". WSJ.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2025-07-02). "Where Winds Meet final closed beta test for PS5, PC set for July 24 to 31". Gematsu. Gematsu. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ "Where Winds Meet - Official Floral Reverie Sect Story Trailer". IGN. Ziff Davis. 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Blake, Vikki (2025-07-03). "Wuxia Open-World Action-Adventure Where Winds Meet a PlayStation Console Exclusive for at Least 6 Months". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 2025-07-07.