How NetEase Built an Authentic Wuxia Open World in Where Winds Meet
NetEase Games has developed an open-world game titled Where Winds Meet, set during the historically rich Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The game aims to blend authenticity with interactive storytelling, featuring real historical figures and martial arts philosophy. With a successful launch and a focus on immersive gameplay, the project showcases the team's dedication to creating a unique wuxia experience.
- ▪Where Winds Meet has reached 15 million players within its first month of launch.
- ▪The game is built on a proprietary engine and has been in development for six years.
- ▪It combines single-player immersion with multiplayer systems while emphasizing cultural authenticity.
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NetEase Games30 March 2026How NetEase Built an Authentic Wuxia Open World in Where Winds Meet#Interviews#Video Games#Game Design#Game DevelopmentIn our interview, developers at NetEase discuss building a historically grounded wuxia world, from proprietary engine tech and large-scale map design to motion capture and cultural authenticity with Where Winds Meet.In case you missed itWhere Winds Meet is HugeThe Latest Hit From China: Where Winds Meet Reaches 15 Million Players in One MonthFor NetEase, launching and supporting Where Winds Meet is about as ambitious as it gets. Bringing a wuxia adventure to an open-world format isn’t just about scale.
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