Where Winds Meet Confirmed as PlayStation Exclusive Action-RPG
▼ Summary
– Where Winds Meet, an upcoming action game by Everstone Studio, will be a PlayStation console exclusive at launch, alongside PC and mobile releases.
– A new CGI trailer reveals the game’s Wuxia-inspired setting and story, with a release window set for 2025 but no specific date.
– The game will remain exclusive to PS5 for at least six months post-launch, similar to other titles like Final Fantasy 16.
– A final beta test for Where Winds Meet is scheduled for July 25th, open to PC (via Steam) and PS5 players globally, featuring new and returning regions.
– The success of Black Myth: Wukong has influenced a rise in Chinese console game development, with other action-RPGs like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Tides of Annihilation also upcoming.
Where Winds Meet, the highly anticipated action-RPG from Chinese studio Everstone, has been officially confirmed as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive upon its launch. The announcement came alongside a stunning new CGI trailer that highlights the game’s Wuxia-inspired world and narrative depth.
While the trailer confirms a 2025 release window, exact dates remain under wraps. Fine print in the reveal notes the game won’t appear on other consoles until at least six months after its debut, mirroring exclusivity deals seen with titles like Final Fantasy XVI. This strategy aligns with Sony’s push to secure high-profile Chinese-developed games, including Lost Soul Aside and Phantom Blade Zero, both part of the China Hero Project initiative.
Interestingly, Black Myth: Wukong, another breakout Chinese action-RPG, followed a similar path, launching first on PS5 before its upcoming Xbox release this August. The success of these titles signals a growing shift in the Chinese gaming industry toward console-focused development, blending rich cultural themes with global appeal.
Set during the turbulent Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, Where Winds Meet promises an expansive open world steeped in martial arts fantasy. Players can expect fluid combat and breathtaking landscapes, with developers aiming to introduce Wuxia storytelling to Western audiences.
A final beta test is scheduled for July 25, open to PC (via Steam) and PS5 players worldwide. Registrations are now live, offering participants access to previously showcased regions as well as the newly revealed Kaifeng City, a bustling urban hub central to the game’s lore.
The momentum behind Chinese-developed RPGs shows no signs of slowing, with titles like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Tides of Annihilation also making waves. As Where Winds Meet gears up for its exclusive debut, anticipation continues to build for what could be another landmark release in the action-RPG genre.
Kaifeng City | Image credit: Everstone Studio
(Source: EUROGAMER)
