NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have announced that Where Winds Meetis launching today for Xbox Series, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. NetEase Games has also revealed Game Pass Ultimate Perks for Where Winds Meet today and a custom controller Where Winds Meet is now available on iOS, Android, PS5, PC (Steam, Epic), and Xbox platforms. You can find the trailer for the Xbox version, the Hidden Mountain expansion, new screenshots, and more from NetEase Games below:
Everstone Studio announced that its hit free-to-play Wuxia open-world ARPG, Where Winds Meet, is officially available right now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, joining the XBOX Game Pass library on day one. Having already amassed over 80 million players worldwide since its initial debut, the studio celebrated this major console milestone at today’s Xbox Games Showcase by unveiling its next massive update: a sneak peek at the upcoming third major expansion, "Hidden Mountain."
Where Winds Meet is an epic open-world Wuxia ARPG that lets players forge their own legend in 10th-century China, battling with distinctive martial arts and unique weapons across a breathtaking, seamless landscape in rich solo, co-op, and PvP adventures.
The Horizon Expands: First Look at the "Hidden Mountain" Expansion
Fresh off the success of the "Hexi" and "Imperial Palace" expansions, the newly revealed "Hidden Mountain" expansion continues the mission to offer players a different gaming experience.
The 3D Vertical landscape: This massive new region introduces a breathtaking, multi-layered landscape that further expands the open-world exploration, rewarding curious players with hidden surprises, deep secrets, and traversal challenges at every elevation.
The mysterious Mohist Sect: Perched high among these treacherous peaks lies the secretive Mohist Sect. The introduction of this legendary faction brings entirely new mysteries, advanced martial arts mechanics, unique gameplay loops, and major narrative twists to the ongoing Wuxia epic.
New Hand Guard Discipline: This fast-paced martial art that players have long anticipated for delivers explosive close-quarters combat. Blending rapid pursuits with relentless counter-attacks when enemies slip up, it channels accumulated inner will into a single, devastating blow capable of shattering anything in its path.
Built Exclusively for the Xbox Living Room Experience
To celebrate its console debut, Where Winds Meet boasts extensive hardware optimization for peak performance, alongside a custom controller collaboration and exclusive rewards for XBOX Game Pass members. Key highlights include:
Custom-designed Controller: An exclusive, custom-designed Xbox Wireless Controller, meticulously styled to capture one of the game's most emotionally resonant and iconic images, and reflect the elegant yet lethal aesthetics of the Wuxia universe.
Xbox Optimization: Full Smart Delivery support with an overhauled UI and enlarged text scaling for couch-friendly readability. Features full HDR, AMD FSR 2 (4K upscale on Series X / 2K upscale on Series S), and deep memory optimizations for stable, fluid frame rates during high-speed exploration and intense sword clashes.
Day One Game Pass Ultimate Perks: Xbox Game Pass members can claim a rich starter pack. Phase 1 starting from June 7 to July 23 (PT) featuring 450 Echo Jade, 90,000 Coins, and essential progression items like Attune Stones, Lingering Melodies and Pillow Pills.
The winds are calling. Grab your controller now, and we will see you in the Jianghu today!
