Developer Everstone Studio has announced a surprise Xbox release for Where Winds Meet, their Wuxia open-world ARPG.

Where Winds Meet is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store. The game has been available for PC (Steam), PS5, and for iOS and Android.

Here’s a rundown on the new release, plus a trailer previewing the game’s Hidden Mountain expansion:

The Horizon Expands: First Look at the “Hidden Mountain” Expansion 

Fresh off the success of the “Hexi” and “Imperial Palace” expansions, the newly revealed “Hidden Mountain” expansion continues the mission to offer players a different gaming experience. 

• The 3D Vertical landscape: This massive new region introduces a breathtaking, multi-layered landscape that further expands the open-world exploration, rewarding curious players with hidden surprises, deep secrets, and traversal challenges at every elevation. 
• The mysterious Mohist Sect: Perched high among these treacherous peaks lies the secretive Mohist Sect. The introduction of this legendary faction brings entirely new mysteries, advanced martial arts mechanics, unique gameplay loops, and major narrative twists to the ongoing Wuxia epic.
• New Hand Guard Discipline: This fast-paced martial art that players have long anticipated for delivers explosive close-quarters combat. Blending rapid pursuits with relentless counter-attacks when enemies slip up, it channels accumulated inner will into a single, devastating blow capable of shattering anything in its path.

Built Exclusively for the XBOX Living Room Experience

To celebrate its console debut, Where Winds Meet boasts extensive hardware optimization for peak performance, alongside a custom controller collaboration and exclusive rewards for XBOX Game Pass members. Key highlights include:

• Custom-designed Controller: An exclusive, custom-designed XBOX Wireless Controller, meticulously styled to capture one of the game’s most emotionally resonant and iconic images, and reflect the elegant yet lethal aesthetics of the Wuxia universe.
• XBOX Optimization: Full Smart Delivery support with an overhauled UI and enlarged text scaling for couch-friendly readability. Features full HDR, AMD FSR 2 (4K upscale on Series X / 2K upscale on Series S), and deep memory optimizations for stable, fluid frame rates during high-speed exploration and intense sword clashes.   
• Day One Game Pass Ultimate Perks: XBOX Game Pass members can claim a rich starter pack. Phase 1 starting from June 7 to July 23 (PT) featuring 450 Echo Jade, 90,000 Coins, and essential progression items like Attune Stones, Lingering Melodies and Pillow Pills.