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Celebrating Major Milestone With The Final Chapter Of Hidden Mountain, Featuring Epic Story Conclusions, New Bosses, And Expansive Martial Arts Gameplay
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio recently announced that Where Winds Meet, the epic open-world Wuxia ARPG, has officially surpassed 100 million players worldwide. To celebrate this monumental milestone, the team unveiled the upcoming launch of Hidden Mountain Chapter 3, the thrilling final installment of the Hidden Mountain storyline, set to release on September 16, 2026.
“Reaching 100 million players across the globe is a dream come true for our entire team, and we are deeply grateful to every wanderer who has embarked on this journey with us. As we continue into our Version 2.0 stage with the expansion of the Jianghu, we remain fully committed to delivering richer stories, deeper combat, and even more breathtaking Wuxia experiences for our community in the months and years ahead,” said NetEase Games Head of Where Winds Meet Publishing Eric Zheng.
An Epic Encounter In Hidden Mountain’s Grand Finale
On September 16, Where Winds Meet will release Hidden Mountain Chapter 3, the epic finale to the Hidden Mountain storyline. As tension escalates with the arrival of outsiders and long-buried secrets, rival factions face their ultimate choices. Players will dive into the heart of the storm to uncover the truth and shape the saga’s conclusion. This final chapter brings a long-awaited confrontation with Qianye, the mastermind behind the tragedy at Blissful Retreat who destroyed your home and stole your loved ones. For the first time since that fateful fire, players will stand face-to-face with the arch-nemesis who set their journey in motion. Alongside the dramatic narrative conclusion, the update will introduce two special Bosses, two open-world field Bosses, and a variety of new gameplay features and activities.
Legendary Collaboration & Expanding Martial Arts
To deliver a cinematic Wuxia combat experience, Where Winds Meet has consistently partnered with legendary action directors, including Stephen Tung Wai. Pushing these martial arts standards even further, the team recently appointed Yuen Woo-ping – the iconic martial arts choreographer behind Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix, and The Grandmaster – as the game's Global Action Consultant. Building on this dedication to authentic action, a brand-new martial arts set, Bamboo Cut – Draught, will launch on September 3. Inspired by Jackie Chan’s classic movie Drunken Master, this new style features visceral, hard-hitting impact paired with fluid, unpredictable movements that embody the poetic elegance of a true drunken master.
New Gameplay Modes & Seasonal Events
• Extraction Mode: A brand-new Extraction Mode coming soon to the game, bringing a unique Wuxia spin to the genre. Players can fight head-on, vanish into the shadows, disguise themselves using the environment, or loot treasures without ever drawing a blade — offering unmatched tactical freedom.
• Ghost Month Special Event: Players can now dive into the Ghost Month event, an adventure rooted in traditional Chinese folk culture and taboo legends. Blending Wuxia with atmospheric Chinese horror elements, it reveals a darker, supernatural side of Jianghu.
Gamescom Award Win
Adding to the milestone celebration, Where Winds Meet has officially been hailed as Best Mobile Game at the gamescom Awards 2026. The accolade highlights the studio’s commitment to delivering a seamless, cross-platform experience — bringing the living, breathing Jianghu to life whether players are sitting in their living room or gaming on the go. This rapid global growth has been fueled by the developer’s unrelenting commitment to high-frequency, high-quality content updates that keep the world of Where Winds Meet dynamically evolving. Since its launch in November 2025, the studio has released three major expansions, taking players on an extraordinary journey across vastly diverse landscapes — from sweeping deserts and vast grasslands to grand imperial palaces, and most recently into the mysterious depths of the Hidden Mountain. “Winning Best Mobile Game at Gamescom 2026, just after welcoming our 100 millionth player, is an extraordinary honor. This achievement belongs to our global community. Our vision has always been to create a continuously evolving, long-term experience, with fresh content and seamless cross-platform freedom. We remain committed to expanding the Jianghu together with our wanderers for years to come,” said Zheng.
For more information and updates on Where Winds Meet, visit the game’s official website at https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.com/ as well as the following social media accounts.
• Discord: https://discord.gg/eQc47PbWCK
• X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/WhereWindsMeet_
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereWindsMeet
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/where_winds_meet/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWindsMeet
