{"id":38860,"date":"2026-08-29T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=38860"},"modified":"2026-08-29T12:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T04:46:08","slug":"where-winds-meet-100-million-players-hidden-mountain-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/where-winds-meet-100-million-players-hidden-mountain-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Winds Meet Surpasses 100 Million Players; Hidden Mountain Finale Set for September 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where Winds Meet<\/a> has surpassed 100 million players worldwide, giving NetEase Games and Everstone Studio another major milestone for the open-world Wuxia action RPG. The developers also announced that Hidden Mountain Chapter 3, the final installment of the current storyline, will launch on September 16.<\/p>\n

The milestone comes as the game enters its Version 2.0 phase, with the developers planning to expand its Jianghu world through new story content, combat systems, activities, and seasonal events.<\/p>\n

Where Winds Meet reaches 100 million players<\/h4>\n

The 100 million-player milestone highlights the global reach of Where Winds Meet<\/a> since its release, particularly as the game continues expanding its Wuxia-inspired open world across platforms.<\/p>\n

The developers said the upcoming Version 2.0 stage will focus on expanding the Jianghu while adding more stories and combat experiences for players.<\/p>\n

The milestone also comes ahead of the conclusion of the Hidden Mountain storyline, which has been building toward a confrontation with one of the game’s central antagonists.<\/p>\n

Hidden Mountain Chapter 3 concludes the storyline<\/h4>\n

Launching on September 16, Hidden Mountain Chapter 3 will bring the storyline to its conclusion as rival factions confront long-buried secrets and outside forces.<\/p>\n

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The update will finally put players face-to-face with Qianye, the mastermind behind the tragedy at Blissful Retreat. Qianye destroyed the protagonist’s home and took their loved ones, setting the character’s journey into motion.<\/p>\n

Beyond the story conclusion, the update will add two special bosses, two open-world field bosses, new gameplay features and activities, and additional martial arts content.<\/p>\n

The finale gives Where Winds Meet a major narrative milestone while setting the stage for its broader Version 2.0 expansion.<\/p>\n

Yuen Woo-ping joins Where Winds Meet<\/h4>\n

The game’s focus on martial arts is also expanding through a major creative collaboration.<\/p>\n

Yuen Woo-ping, the martial arts choreographer known for films including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix, and The Grandmaster, has joined Where Winds Meet as its Global Action Consultant.<\/p>\n

He joins Stephen Tung Wai, another veteran action director who has previously worked with the development team to shape the game’s combat presentation.<\/p>\n

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A new martial arts set called Bamboo Cut – Draught will arrive on September 3. Inspired by Jackie Chan’s Drunken Master, the style uses fluid and unpredictable movements alongside heavier attacks.<\/p>\n

Where Winds Meet adds new gameplay modes and events<\/h4>\n

The developers are also expanding Where Winds Meet beyond its traditional open-world RPG systems.<\/p>\n

An upcoming Extraction Mode will introduce a Wuxia-themed take on the extraction genre. Players will be able to engage enemies directly, hide in the environment, disguise themselves, or search for loot without necessarily fighting.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Ghost Month Special Event brings elements of Chinese folk culture and supernatural horror into the Jianghu. The event combines the game’s Wuxia setting with darker themes based on traditional legends and taboos. These additions point toward a broader approach to gameplay as Where Winds Meet moves into its next stage, giving players more ways to interact with its open world beyond the main story.<\/p>\n

The 100 million-player milestone comes alongside recognition at Gamescom Awards 2026, where Where Winds Meet has been nominated for Best Mobile Game. The nomination specifically highlights the game’s mobile experience as it continues to bring its open-world Wuxia systems to players across different platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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