Imperial Palace, the second major expansion update for the acclaimed Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, will launch in late May 2026. As the game celebrates its half-anniversary, Everstone Studio and NetEase also unveiled a massive content roadmap. Upcoming updates include the Companion system, the Homesteads system, and the new weapon Gauntlets.
Moreover, a limited-time Panda cosmetic will be available for only 60 Echo Beads (~USD 0.99) on May 19. Players can get 3 premium skins for free during the half-anniversary event.
Imperial Palace Narrative
The Jianghu story moves to the empire's center after the epic "Hexi" expansion. The "Imperial Palace" expansion opens in late May, revealing a beautifully built 1-million-square-meter royal court and grounds, equivalent to Kaifeng's enormity.
Where Winds Meet players will enter a stunning, intriguing oriental palace with 3,000+ NPCs and a complicated faction network. Discover deep-seated conspiracies and form unique bonds with royal family members, laying the groundwork for major narrative foreshadowing.
Upcoming Cosmetic and Updates
Where Winds Meet bared a thrilling roadmap of new content and features to enhance the player experience.
Panda Cosmetic (Limited-Edition)
On May 19, a 60 Echo Bead-priced Panda skin will arrive for a limited period. This cosmetic, inspired by nature's most beloved icons, promotes wildlife conservation worldwide. It will be in the shop for 30 days till June 17.
New Homesteads System
The much-anticipated Homesteads System will let players settle in June. Farm and become a hidden martial arts expert in Qinghe, your fantasy hometown, to establish your perfect haven.
Ancient Tombs and Coop PVE
Where Winds Meet launches two new game modes in June. Get ready for the "Martial Path Domain," an exciting 5-player cooperative PVE experience, or a new exploration mode that takes players into pitch-black ancient tombs to defeat rivals for the best loot.
Gauntlets
Players' long-awaited new weapon arrives this summer. This weapon boasts melee, fierce grappling with its own martial arts path.
Adorable Furry Companions
A new Companion System will provide Jianghu with cute, cuddly sidekicks. Their personalities and speech will dynamically change as your bond grows and you share adventures.
Continuous Optimization and Support for Global Players
Per Where Winds Meet developer Everstone Studio, they have made over 100 player-requested updates and optimizations in the past two months. Gear progression, guild wars, PvP matchmaking, beginner experience, catch-up mechanics, PlayStation optimization, and controller compatibility are some of the updates.
Looking ahead, the team will focus on players' most anticipated fields. Some of the examples are broadening the guild system with self-organized gameplay and GVE (Guild vs. Environment) modes, optimizing weapon balance, and launching new servers in Australia, the Middle East, and South America.
Add to that, check out the Update Roadmap for May, June, and Summer 2026, which includes the new expansion, events, offers, game modes, new content, and a redemption code (HAPPY515).
I would be glad to see your thoughts or expectations on the upcoming version 1.7 update, Imperial Palace. – PinoyTechSaga
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