Where Winds Meet is already a hit in China, attracting around 15 million players. Now it is also coming to the West. One player has already invested over 919 hours in the Chinese version and is ready to repeat that for the global version.
What has the player completed in terms of playtime? As Rexlent shares in his post on X, he has already spent 919.3 hours in the open world of Where Winds Meet. And he still hasn’t completed all the content.
According to his own statement, he has explored all 4 available regions to 100% and managed most of the currently available PvE content. Missing are all PvP contents and some content that takes several days due to time constraints.
He has invested this playtime in the Chinese version, which has been free to play there since December 27, 2024. On November 14, 2024, Where Winds Meet will also launch in the global market, so you can get a glimpse of the huge amount of content yourself. You can then play it on PC, PS5, and mobile devices.
Rexlent himself states that his playtime is a good indicator of how much content is truly in this ambitious game – and that he is also ready to do the same for the global release.
Where Winds Meet – a game that is hard to explain
What kind of game is Where Winds Meet actually? Where Winds Meet is essentially an open-world RPG featuring martial arts combat and a lot of influences from other game genres. The story is set in 10th century China and is inspired by the fictional Wuxia genre, known from films like Crouching Tiger & Hidden Dragon or Hero.
The open world initially consists of two large regions, full of mysteries, puzzles, and activities that can keep you engaged for over 100 hours. Your hero defends himself with impressive martial arts skills and utilizes superhuman abilities – thanks to the Wuxia premise, he can even fly.
The progress system is multifaceted and allows for individual improvement of skills and equipment slots. Visually, you can also stand out from other players with numerous customization options.
You experience the main story and most quests alone as in a classic single-player RPG, but up to three coop friends can accompany you in certain side stories and activities. Those who wish can also switch to an optional multiplayer mode and meet other players there.
Looking at Where Winds Meet more closely, many parallels to classic MMORPGs become apparent. But how much MMORPG really is in the new open-world RPG? MeinMMO editor and MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz has taken a closer look for you: Where Winds Meet: How much MMORPG is in the new mega-hit from China?
