Summary
- Where Winds Meet is set for a PC and PS5 release in 2025, with closed playtests in May.
- Closed beta registration is open until May 15 for US, Canada, Japan, and Korea players.
- The closed beta will run from May 16, 6 AM ET until May 19, 6 AM ET.
Where Winds Meet has been confirmed to be released on PC and PS5 later in 2025, with closed playtests set to take place in May. Backed by publisher NetEase Games, Where Winds Meet is a historical action RPG from a Chinese developer, Everstone Studio.
Apart from titles like 2024's Black Myth: Wukong and the forthcoming Phantom Blade Zero, Where Winds Meet is another big release from the Chinese gaming industry and has been hotly anticipated since first being revealed in 2022. It follows the story of a young martial artist as he ventures across a diverse open-world map of 10th-century China set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. In addition to role-playing elements, the action-adventure title also packs an emphasis on Chinese martial arts-inspired combat. In December 2024, Where Winds Meet came out on PC in China exclusively, which was followed by the launch of its mobile port in the same region in January. The devs have now finally shed light on their plans for the historical title's arrival in other countries.
After Where Winds Meet's strong China launch, it is poised to roll out worldwide across PC and PlayStation in 2025, per an official Twitter announcement. In another post, it was shared that the game's closed beta tests, whose registrations are open from April 10 to May 15, will be conducted on both the target platforms from May 16 to May 19. It's important to note that these playtests will be limited to players in the US, Canada, Japan, and Korea, and there will be no data carry-over from the beta version to the full version of Where Winds Meet. Since these are closed playtests, players will have to sign up for access and wait for an email confirmation before they can try out the game. Moreover, players can also earn in-game items as rewards for completing certain tasks or via a lucky draw, as mentioned on the registration page. Together with this information, a new trailer surfaced that showed various glimpses of the in-game world and the combat.
Where Winds Meet Closed Beta Schedule
- From May 16, 6 AM ET till May 19, 6 AM ET
The latest update from Everstone Studio is certainly relieving news for those who have been eagerly waiting to play Where Winds Meet. Getting a better idea about the game's worldwide release plans understandably saves the community from falling victim to possible speculation. After the playtests in May, it may be fair to expect more details about the game to be doled out in the build-up to its launch.
Judging by the encouraging China launch for Where Winds Meet, fans may expect to witness something similar when the game rolls out globally. However, it will be interesting to see how it fares compared to other major releases from China-based developers, such as Black Myth: Wukong.
Where Winds Meet
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 73 /100 Critics Rec: 50%
- Released
- November 14, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen / Use of Alcohol, Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Everstone Studios
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase, Inc.
WHERE TO PLAY
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
Immerse yourself in the captivating Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period of China, where epic battles and legendary tales come to life. From the bustling imperial capital to the hidden wilderness, every path is filled with secrets and adventures.
In this world, freedom carries weight. Stir up mischief and face challenges, or take the noble route: befriend villagers, forge alliances, and carve your legacy as a Wuxia hero. In a land of possibilities, become the spark that ignites change!
An Open World of Infinite Possibilities
Explore a vibrant world filled with life, from bustling cities to hidden temples in lush forests—all dynamically shaped by time, weather, and your choices. Experience Wuxia—style traversal: scale rooftops, glide through the air, or use fast travel to swiftly navigate between regions.
Uncover thousands of points of interest across 20+ unique regions. Interact with diverse characters, engage in authentic activities, explore ancient cities, discover forgotten tombs, play flutes beneath swaying willows, and enjoy drinks under lantern-lit skies.
Master Your Way of Wuxia Combat
Tailor your combat approach-melee, ranged, or stealth. Build a loadout that suits your playstyle. Engage in combat with classic Wuxia weapons—swords, spears, dual blades, rope dart, bows, fans, and umbrellas. Switch weapons and employ martial arts and mystic skills like Tai Chi to outmaneuver enemies.
Customize your character, choose your role, align with factions, and explore unique professions to shape your identity.
Adventure Alone or Forge Your Community
Embark on a narrative-driven adventure filled with rich solo gameplay, or team up with up to four friends for seamless co-op experiences.
Join or create a Guild to access group activities—intense guild wars, multiplayer dungeons, and epic raids. Show your skill in competitive duels, or enter a shared, evolving world with thousands of fellow adventurers.
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Wuxia, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
