Where Winds Meet is Out Today, With Exclusive XBOX Game Pass Benefits and a New Expansion on the Way

Hello, Xbox fans! We are incredibly excited to announce that our epic free-to-play Wuxia open-world ARPG Where Winds Meet is available today on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, cloud and is XBOX Play Anywhere. And as a surprise, we are unveiling a sneak peek at Hidden Mountain, the upcoming major expansion coming to WWM.

Since our initial launch last November, Where Winds Meet has grown tremendously, welcoming over 80 million players worldwide and expanding through two major expansions. Now, it is time for the XBOX community to step into the Wuxia world.

Step Into a Vast Wuxia Open World

The story of Where Winds Meet is set in the turbulent 10th Century of ancient China, during the twilight of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Taking on the role of a young wanderer you will uncover the truth behind your own identity, navigate a world of shifting alliances and hidden secrets, and forge your own legend in a land full of danger, intrigue, and endless possibilities.

The game delivers a breathtaking, narrative-driven exploration experience across an incredibly diverse landscape. Currently spanning six massive and distinct regions, your journey will take you from tranquil countrysides and lively cities to sweeping deserts, snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, and the labyrinthine halls of the Imperial Palace.

Create Your Own Legend As a Wuxia Martial Arts Hero

As you delve into the mystique of Wuxia martial arts, you are granted absolute freedom to define your combat style. Master intense, close-quarters battles using a diverse arsenal of traditional and unconventional weapons, including Swords, Dual Blades, Glaives, Umbrellas, Fans, and more. You can customize your approach even further by unlocking distinctive legendary martial arts skills like the Lion’s Roar, Acupuncture Hitting, and Tai Chi.

But your legend is defined by more than just the blade. Beyond combat, you can shape the world by taking on dynamic roles such as a doctor, merchant, assassin, or bounty hunter. Whether you choose to experience the immersive narrative as a lone swordsman, team up with friends for seamless co-op adventures, or test your mettle against other players in thrilling PvP battles, the choice of how you conquer this martial arts epic is entirely yours.

The Horizon Expands: New Hidden Mountain Expansion Revealed

As revealed during last weekend’s XBOX Showcase, the adventure is far from over. After the first two expansions, Hexi and Imperial Palace, we are excited to tease our upcoming third major expansion: Hidden Mountain.

This massive new region introduces a breathtaking mountainous landscape built with deep, multi-layered 3D verticality. This vertical design adds entirely new dimensions to exploration, rewarding curious players with hidden surprises at every elevation. High among these treacherous peaks lies the secretive Mohist sect, bringing new mysteries, intriguing gameplay, martial arts mechanics, and narrative twists to your ongoing journey.

Built for the XBOX Experience

We want your martial arts journey to feel perfect from the comfort of your couch. Where Winds Meet supports Smart Delivery, ensuring you automatically get the best version for your console. We have fully optimized the game for the living room environment, featuring overhauled UI and enlarged text scaling so you never miss a crucial piece of dialogue or inventory detail while sitting back.

Visually, the world has never looked better. With full HDR support and AMD FSR 2 upscaling, the breathtaking scenery truly pops. XBOX Series X players will enjoy a crisp 4K upscale (from 1080p), while Series S players get a gorgeous 2K upscale (from 900p). Combined with deep memory optimizations, you will experience buttery-smooth frame rates whether you are soaring across city rooftops or engaging in lightning-fast sword clashes.

Your Game Pass Journey Begins

We are thrilled to welcome XBOX Game Pass members to join the Jianghu. XBOX Game Pass gives players an incredibly easy way to begin their adventure from day one, whether diving in solo or teaming up with friends.

To kick off your journey, we are offering an exclusive XBOX Game Pass Perks bundle. During Phase 1, running from June 7 to July 23 (PT), members can claim a rich starter pack featuring 450 Echo Jade, 90,000 Coins, 6 Attune Stones, 3 Large Attune Stones, 3 Pillow Pills, and 3 Lingering Melodies. These resources will give you a vital head start in your journey.

The winds are calling. Grab your controller now, and we will see you in the Jianghu!

Editor’s Note (June 11): We’ve clarified that the starter pack bundle is part of Game Pass Perks.

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Jianghu knows no bounds: Cross-play available on XBOX, PS5, PC, and Mobile. Where Winds Meet is an epic open-world action-adventure RPG rooted in the rich legacy of Wuxia. Set during the turbulent era of tenth-century China, you take on the role of a young sword master, uncovering forgotten truths and the mysteries of your own identity. As the wind stirs across mountains and rivers, so too will your legend rise. An Era on the Brink. A Hero on the Rise Explore China's Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, where political intrigue, power struggles, and epic battles shape the course of history. From the bustling heart of the imperial capital to the hidden corners of forgotten wilderness, every path is layered with secrets, sights, and stories waiting to be discovered. Who are you — a hero, or an agent of chaos? Here, freedom is yours, but every action has its weight. Cause chaos, defy the law, and face bounties, pursuit, even time behind bars. Or walk a nobler path: befriend villagers, forge alliances, and grow your reputation as a hero of the Wuxia world. In a world torn by chaos, become the spark that ignites change and forge your legacy! An Open World of Infinite Possibilities From bustling cities to forgotten temples hidden deep within emerald forests, the world flows with life—changing with time, weather, and your actions. Traverse vast landscapes in Wuxia style: scale rooftops with fluid parkour, ride the windstride across miles in moments, or use fast travel points to leap between regions. Uncover thousands of points of interests, discover over 20 distinct regions, interact with diverse characters, and engage with numerous authentic activities in a world that teems with life. Explore ancient cities, reveal forbidden tombs, play flutes beneath swaying willows, or drink under lantern-lit skies. Master Your Way of Wuxia Combat Build your fighting style to match your rhythm—whether you thrive in the heart of melee, strike from afar, or move unseen in the shadows. Choose how you engage, and build a loadout that supports your playstyle. Take control of fluid, responsive martial arts combat built around classic wuxia weaponry, skills, and strategy. Wield weapons both familiar and legendary—sword, spear, dual blades, glaive, fan and umbrella. Switch between weapons, bows, and mystic martial arts like Taichi to outmaneuver your enemies. Create and customize your character and progression, choose your role in a fractured world. Align with powerful factions, explore distinct professions, and forge your identity through your actions. Adventure Alone or Forge Your Community Embark on a rich, narrative-driven adventure with over 150 hours of solo gameplay, or open your world to up to 4 friends in seamless co-op. Build or join a Guild to unlock a wide range of group activities—from intense guild wars to challenging multiplayer dungeons and epic raids. Prove your might in competitive duels, or step into a shared, ever-evolving world with thousands of fellow adventurers. Official Website：https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.com/ Youtube ：https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWindsMeet X：https://twitter.com/WhereWindsMeet_ Discord：https://discord.gg/eQc47PbWCK Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/WhereWindsMeet INS：https://www.instagram.com/where_winds_meet/ Tiktok：https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewindsmeet_