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Where Winds Meet Launches Today on PC and PS5 at 5 p.m. EST

Pre-release coverage spotlights flashy combat, with unresolved questions about bugs and monetisation.

Overview

  • NetEase and Everstone’s free-to-play wuxia action RPG arrives on Windows PC (Steam or official launcher) and PlayStation 5, with no Xbox version and cross-save support between PC and PS5 confirmed.
  • Players could begin preloading on Nov. 12, and the install is large, with the Steam build approaching 100GB; PS5 preload required the preorder bundle.
  • The game amassed roughly 10 million pre-registrations before launch, signaling strong day-one interest.
  • The release combines a lengthy solo campaign with MMO-lite systems such as four-player co-op, shared-world activities, dungeons, raids, PvP, and guild features.
  • Monetisation centers on premium cosmetics and a gacha system for outfits within a dense multi-currency economy, and previews reported numerous bugs and UI/translation issues that the publisher says are targeted for fixes.