Where Winds Meet
NetEase’s open-world wuxia RPG is approaching its first global anniversary: the climactic Hutuo battlefield region lands November 13 with the anniversary update, capping a packed November of broadcasts, events and cosmetics.
Why it’s trending: the 1st Anniversary Special Broadcast aired November 2 — headline: Hutuo, a war-torn new region and the game’s biggest narrative arc, launching November 13 alongside anniversary celebration content and the Dual Spears weapon.
November roadmap
| Date | What lands |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Wraithflame draw set, Frost’s Glow set, two Myriad Sounds blade appearances |
| Nov 2 | 1st Anniversary Special Broadcast (official YouTube) |
| Nov 8 | Lotus Crane set + Mindful Joy skill VFX |
| Nov 13 | Hutuo region + anniversary update — Zhongdu Bridge battle arc, new world bosses (Bingshen, Yelu Abuli), Dual Spears martial art |
| Nov 13-14 | Current event/battle pass windows close — claim before the update |
| Nov 19 | Where Winds Meet at G-STAR 2026 |
FAQ
Is Where Winds Meet free?
Yes — free to play on PC, PS5 and mobile with cosmetic monetization.
What is Hutuo?
The next open-world region — a muddy warfront centered on the battle of Zhongdu Bridge, with new story quests, elite opponents (Xiao Han) and world bosses. It’s positioned as the narrative climax so far.
Good time to start?
Yes — anniversary windows hand out catch-up cosmetics and the pre-update events are still claimable until Nov 13.
Does the battle pass carry over?
No — Scarlet Whispers ends Nov 13 (deadline moved ~11h earlier than posted). Claim rewards before maintenance.