{"id":44962,"date":"2026-05-19T11:11:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T03:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/?p=44962"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T03:11:31","slug":"where-winds-meet-announces-second-major-expansion-imperial-palace-and-half-anniversary-content-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/where-winds-meet-announces-second-major-expansion-imperial-palace-and-half-anniversary-content-roadmap.html","title":{"rendered":"Where Winds Meet Announces Second Major Expansion 'Imperial Palace' and Half\u2011Anniversary Content Roadmap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Where Winds Meet\" class=\"wp-image-44965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Guangzhou, China \u2013 (May 14, 2026, UTC0)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Everstone Studio is celebrating the half\u2011anniversary of its open\u2011world Wuxia ARPG,\u00a0Where Winds Meet,\u00a0by unveiling a major content roadmap. The highlight of the celebration is the announcement of the game's second major expansion,\u00a0<strong>'Imperial Palace'<\/strong>, scheduled for release in late May. The studio also revealed the long\u2011awaited Homesteads system, Companion system, and a new weapon type: Gauntlets. Additionally, a limited\u2011time Panda cosmetic item will be available <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">sta<\/span>rting\u00a0May 18\u00a0for 60 Echo Beads (~$0.99 USD). As part of the half\u2011anniversary festivities, players can claim three premium outfits for free during the event period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mce-toc\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#unlocking-the-secrets-of-the-imperial-palace\">Unlocking the Secrets of the Imperial Palace<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#limited-edition-panda-cosmetic-homesteads-companions-and-exciting-new-combat-systems\">Limited\u2011Edition Panda Cosmetic, Homesteads, Companions, and Exciting New Combat Systems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#commitment-to-continuous-improvement-global-support\">Commitment to Continuous Improvement &amp; Global Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<memubtn game_id=330931&ext=shouchou><\/memubtn>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Goose News: Half-Anniversary Special\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6phdAZQxJKU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Where Winds Meet\u00a0is an open\u2011world Wuxia RPG that lets players forge their own legend in 10th\u2011century China, fighting with unique martial arts and distinctive weapons across a seamless, beautiful landscape \u2013 in solo adventures, co\u2011op play, and intense PvP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"unlocking-the-secrets-of-the-imperial-palace\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlocking the Secrets of the Imperial Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the epic conclusion of the \"Hexi\" expansion, the martial arts world shifts to the heart of the empire. The 'Imperial Palace' expansion, launching in late May, will unlock the Forbidden City \u2013 a meticulously crafted 1\u2011million\u2011square\u2011meter area comparable in size to the massive city of Kaifeng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players will step into the breathtaking and mysterious Eastern Palace, home to over 3,000 NPCs and an intricate web of competing factions. Here, they can peek behind the curtain of imperial life, uncover deep\u2011rooted conspiracies, and forge unique relationships with members of the royal family \u2013 paving the way for major story revelations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"limited-edition-panda-cosmetic-homesteads-companions-and-exciting-new-combat-systems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited\u2011Edition Panda Cosmetic, Homesteads, Companions, and Exciting New Combat Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the palace walls, Everstone Studio revealed an exciting roadmap of new content and features designed to enhance player experience:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-Panda.jpg\" alt=\"Where Winds Meet Panda \" class=\"wp-image-44967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-Panda.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-Panda-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Where-Winds-Meet-Panda-624x346.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited\u2011Edition Panda Cosmetic<\/strong><br>Available from\u00a0<strong>May 18<\/strong>\u00a0(for 30 days, until\u00a0<strong>June 16, UTC0<\/strong>) at 60 Echo Beads (~$0.99 USD). Inspired by nature's most beloved symbol, this cosmetic aims to raise global awareness of wildlife conservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Homesteads System (June)<\/strong><br>Players will finally be able to settle down with the long\u2011awaited Homesteads system. Return to Qinghe, your dream hometown, and build your own sanctuary \u2013 farm, live, and enjoy the life of a reclusive martial arts master.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ancient Tombs &amp; Co\u2011op PVE Modes (June)<\/strong><br>Two new game modes arrive in June. Rally your allies for the\u00a0<strong>Martial Path Domain<\/strong>, an intense 5\u2011player co\u2011op PVE experience, or challenge yourself in a new exploration mode that plunges you into the darkness of ancient tombs, where you must eliminate rivals for the best rewards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Weapon \u2013 Gauntlets (Summer)<\/strong><br>Prepare for the highly anticipated Gauntlets, coming this summer. This weapon brings a unique combat style, promising fierce and visceral battles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Furry Companions (Future Update)<\/strong><br>A new companion system will introduce adorable furry friends to the Jianghu. As your bond deepens, their personalities and dialogue will evolve alongside your adventures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"commitment-to-continuous-improvement-global-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment to Continuous Improvement &amp; Global Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past two months, Everstone Studio has implemented over 100 updates and performance improvements for\u00a0Where Winds Meet\u00a0based on player feedback \u2013 including updates to gear progression, PvP matchmaking, guild wars, catch\u2011up mechanics, new player experience, PlayStation\u00ae optimizations, controller support, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, the team is committed to focusing on the most-requested aspects, including expanding the guild system with self\u2011management gameplay and GVE modes, further balancing weapons, and launching new servers in Australia, South America, and the Middle East to ensure smooth combat experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"We extend our deepest gratitude to our global community for their unwavering and continued support,\"\u00a0said Eric, Head of Publishing for\u00a0Where Winds Meet.\u00a0\"We make a sincere promise that every season will bring rich, robust, and high\u2011quality content. We prioritize non\u2011stop updates to keep the adventure alive. We will continue to listen to and act on your feedback, ensuring the world of Jianghu remains a living, breathing world that is always worthy of your time.\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guangzhou, China \u2013 (May 14, 2026, UTC0)\u00a0\u2013 Everstone Studio is celebrating the half\u2011anniversary of its open\u2011world Wuxia ARPG,\u00a0Where Winds Meet,\u00a0by unveiling a major content roadmap. The highlight of the celebration is the announcement of the game&#8217;s second major expansion,\u00a0&#8216;Imperial Palace&#8217;, scheduled for release in late May. The studio also revealed the long\u2011awaited Homesteads system, Companion system, and a new weapon type: Gauntlets. Additionally, a limited\u2011time Panda cosmetic item will be available starting\u00a0May 18\u00a0for 60 Echo Beads (~$0.99 USD). As part of the half\u2011anniversary festivities, players can claim three premium outfits for free during the event period. Contents Unlocking the Secrets of the Imperial Palace Limited\u2011Edition Panda Cosmetic, Homesteads, Companions, and Exciting New Combat Systems Commitment to Continuous Improvement &amp; Global Support Where Winds Meet\u00a0is an open\u2011world Wuxia RPG that lets players forge their own legend in 10th\u2011century China, fighting with unique martial arts and distinctive weapons across a seamless, beautiful landscape \u2013 in solo adventures, co\u2011op play, and intense PvP. Unlocking the Secrets of the Imperial Palace Following the epic conclusion of the &#8220;Hexi&#8221; expansion, the martial arts world shifts to the heart of the empire. The &#8216;Imperial Palace&#8217; expansion, launching in late May, will unlock the Forbidden City \u2013<a class=\"show-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/where-winds-meet-announces-second-major-expansion-imperial-palace-and-half-anniversary-content-roadmap.html\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6935,"featured_media":44964,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7044,11,19827],"tags":[62298,4802,62286],"yst_prominent_words":[49162,62280],"class_list":["post-44962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-guides","category-game-news","category-game-reviews","tag-app-330931","tag-lang-en","tag-where-winds-meet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6935"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44962"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44968,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44962\/revisions\/44968"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44962"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.memuplay.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=44962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}