2026-11-14 · source
2026-11-14 LATEST
One Year in the Jianghu
Hello, Wanderers! Eric here. I still vividly remember November 7, 2025. During our Global Launch Showcase, I had the honor of officially meeting Wanderers around the world for the very first time. On that day, I introduced Where Winds Meet as a groundbreaking open-world action RPG. But more than that, we wanted to invite you into an epic world that is so much more than just kung fu battles; a Jianghu filled with poetry and spirit. Here, anyone can roam freely in pursuit of love, passion, and justice. When these free spirits cross paths, they become the very place "Where Winds Meet." Looking back one year later, the journey we have shared and the stories we have written together are far richer and more wonderful than we ever dared to imagine.
To be honest, we never expected a game so deeply rooted in Eastern Wuxia culture to resonate with so many players across the globe in such a short time. Today, our community has grown to over 100 million Wanderers worldwide across PC, PS5, mobile, and Xbox. Together, we have achieved incredible milestones that brought this world into the global spotlight. Just as I said on stage at gamescom when accepting the Best Mobile Game award on behalf of our team: "Thank you all for making our Wuxia dream come true!" (In all honesty, I had prepared a much longer speech, but standing up there, I was so nervous that my mind went completely blank, leaving only that single, most important thought!)
This past year has also been a humble learning journey for us. Wanderers from different regions carry unique playstyles, habits, and expectations. Alongside our deep gratitude, we have been working hard to learn how to communicate better and truly understand your perspectives. Sometimes, we spend hours agonizing over phrasing just to explain a piece of lore or a Martial Art mechanic accurately. Other times, our less-than-fluent English might have made us seem a bit awkward :). Through it all, thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and understanding. We will keep learning and keep striving to do better. There are so many unforgettable moments from this year. After our meet-up in San Francisco, we saw a Wanderer carefully taking down an event poster from the wall, gently rolling it up to take home as a keepsake. In that moment, it truly hit us: a game created from across the ocean had bridged vast distances to become a real part of someone's life and memories on the other side of the world. At events across the globe, we met so many Wanderers who traveled long ways just to say hello, sharing their favorite characters, memorable story moments, and personal adventures in Jianghu. We come from different corners of the world and speak different languages, yet we gathered for the same story and found joy in the exact same moments. These memories remain incredibly precious to me. For this anniversary, we invited several Wanderers to share their journeys on camera, weaving your stories into our shared anniversary memories. We will be sharing these video stories with you very soon.
Of course, none of this progress would be possible without your constant feedback. From network latency and cross-server matchmaking to bugs and launcher download speeds, we have been dedicated to finding better solutions. Over the past year, we added new server nodes in US West, Middle East, Oceania, and South America; we consistently optimized cross-region connectivity, Arena matchmaking, and Martial Art Path balance. Modular download is now supported on the official PC launcher, and we are working closely to bring modular solutions to Steam as well. Furthermore, we are collaborating directly with NVIDIA to be among the very first games worldwide to integrate DLSS 5, aiming to deliver an even more stunning visual experience. Refining the game is a journey without a finish line, and there is still plenty of room for improvement. We will continue listening closely to your voices to make this Jianghu even better.
For this Anniversary celebration, we have prepared a wide array of gifts for you: log in to claim a premium outfit (choose 1 out of 12), along with total rewards valued at over $150, 12 free outfits, and a host of exciting anniversary events. We warmly invite you to return to the Jianghu this weekend, catch up with old friends, and experience everything we have crafted for this special milestone.
For Where Winds Meet, this Anniversary is merely the beginning of our next chapter. In the coming year, we will introduce brand-new regions, storylines, game modes, and Martial Arts, while continuing to polish the overall gameplay experience. On top of that, we have some major news coming your way this December under the codename: Beyond. We will keep the details under wraps for now, but stay tuned! (¬‿¬) Once again, thank you to every single Wanderer. Thank you for stepping into this world, and thank you for giving us the chance to share it with the world. In the year ahead, we will keep pouring our hearts into Where Winds Meet, and we cannot wait to explore even more possibilities in this Jianghu together with you! Eric November 13, 2026