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Where Winds Meet Sets Global Launch for Nov. 14 as Preloads Open Nov. 12

Players should expect cosmetic-only purchases alongside a constant internet requirement.

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With Witcher 3’s scale and Sekiro’s combat, this free open-world game just hit ten million sign-ups days before launch
Where Winds Meet release times - when is it coming out?
You can play Where Winds Meet before anyone else right now, but you need to be quick about it

Overview

  • The game releases globally on Friday, November 14, with launch set for 2pm PT, 5pm ET, and 10pm GMT on PC and PlayStation 5.
  • Preloading begins Wednesday, November 12 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm GMT on PS5 and PC, with download sizes of about 108GB on PS5 and 68–120GB on PC depending on version.
  • Pre-registrations have surpassed 10 million, unlocking launch rewards that include the Swaying Lotus cosmetic skin, 500 Echo Jade, a Patron of Winds title card, and earlier milestone gifts.
  • The release is free to play with cosmetic microtransactions and a stated no pay-to-win policy, and it requires an always-online connection even for single-player.
  • The wuxia open-world RPG combines a story-driven solo experience with MMO-style co-op, dungeons, raids, and PvP, and a short iOS-only technical test concluded on November 11.