One of the surprise announcements to come out of gamescom Opening Night Live was Everstone Studio’s “Where Winds Meet,” an open-world action-RPG that’s set in the China. Check out the gameplay reveal trailer alongside the fact sheet and more details.
Game Overview
Where Winds Meet is an interactive open world game featuring action, adventure and martial arts developed by Everstone Games.
It takes place during the twilight of the Ten Kingdoms, the very era when an entire dynasty could crumble in a blink of an eye. The melody of “The Beautiful Lady Yu” heralded the end of the road for the last emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Li Yu ruled the world as the emperor but was better known as the Immortal King of Poetry. It was his love for poetry, not power, that eventually lost him the war and saw him become a prisoner of Song. During the three years of incarceration, Li yearned for his country and lover incessantly. After realizing his fate lay in a cup of poisoned wine, he turned those longings into the masterpiece called “The Beautiful Lady Yu”.
As a swordsman, the player has grown up amid this era of war and conflict and must face the many tough choices in a
swordsman’s destiny, as division and unrest are about to come to an end on the stage of the Northern Song Dynasty. Facing the unknown paths ahead where blood and swords are intertwined, what will the player choose? – follow his heart and mind and fight for justice: or choose to safeguard the empire with the inevitable consequence that his kind, swordsmen, will fade from prominence and prosperity; or will he choose to protect the innocent by sticking to the moral code of chivalry imbued since childhood, and use his martial skills against laws and rules till death?
● Creating Legends in a Time of Unrest, a true stage for swordsmen. Players assume the role of a hero forged
in a time of chaos, exploring the way of chivalry on an unknown path dominated by blade and blood. They
can also broaden their experience to increase their chances of survival. They could choose to be a doctor
saving lives in the chaotic world, or a merchant accumulating wealth or play as an NPC traveling the ancient
Kaifeng City. Whichever choice you make, you can demonstrate your own unique style – stay true to the
original aspiration till the last drop of your blood drains; sacrifice yourself to lay a foundation for a
prosperous world; or if you don’t care for fame or wealth, remain free and unfettered.
● Triumph, Your Way, and cast off the restrictions of Martial Arts Schools. Ch’ing Kung (wall-walking, Running
on Water, climbing), acupuncture, Lion’s Roar…… Combat is a key part of Where Winds Meet, with Wuxia
skills, attacks, and counter attacks playing a major role. You can even use a Tai chi skill to turn the enemy’s
attacks back onto himself. You have the freedom to define your combat style and write your own chapter of
martial legend.
● Open-ended Sandbox role-playing. The free construction system with 600 authentic antique components
and the environment system, allow players to interact with the whole world. Exploring the vast landscape of
in an unprecedented way. There is wind in the steppe, gentle sunlight through bamboo and enormous,
mysterious buildings and stone figures. Taking in the spectacular views of mountains and rivers, you have
complete freedom to explore and reveal the secrets and treasures hidden in Jianghu, and freely participate
in this “living” history.
Where Winds Meet is set to be released on PC with no release date announced just yet. For another game set in ancient China (though a fictional one), check out the latest stunning gameplay for Black Myth: Wukong.