The popular action RPG "Where Winds Meet" will launch its first major expansion, "Hexi," on March 6. The free update begins with its first chapter, "Jade Gate Pass," bringing a vast desert area, new narratives, challenging bosses, and fresh martial arts styles to players on PC, PlayStation, and mobile platforms.Developed by Everstone Studio, the Hexi expansion is the biggest content addition since the game's global release in November 2025.[mmorpg+6]
Massive New Content Arrives
The Hexi expansion is ambitious and will unfold in three distinct chapters, releasing sequentially from March through May 2026.This massive update introduces three major maps with nearly 20 sub-regions, offering diverse environments from endless deserts to ice fields, snow-capped mountains, and sprawling grasslands.Players can expect to encounter 11 unique bosses, explore dozens of side quests, and discover seven Jianghu Legacies across the entire expansion.[blog+14]
The narrative of Hexi exists outside the game's main timeline, inviting players into a dreamlike journey inspired by the Tang Dynasty, one of ancient China's most prosperous eras.This cinematic approach to storytelling allows players to inhabit historical characters and witness events through the perspectives of ordinary people caught in the tides of history.The story centers on the Hexi region losing contact with the capital, Chang'an, prompting a spiritual pilgrimage for its people.[blog+10]
Jade Gate Pass and Desert Exploration
Chapter 1, known as Jade Gate Pass, transports players to a mesmerizing desert environment.This area is described as a place of "sand and poetry" where generations hold onto hope.To help players navigate and survive the challenging desert landscape, the expansion introduces two new wuxia skills.[blog+7]
The "Sand Race" skill allows players to surf on the sand, speeding up travel across the vast open areas.The "Cosmic Reversal" skill empowers players to reverse time, rebuilding desert ruins.This ability is particularly useful for overcoming obstacles, uncovering secrets, and solving environmental puzzles within the new regions.[blog+16]
Formidable New Bosses and Martial Arts
The Hexi expansion brings a host of new adversaries, with 11 unique bosses planned across its chapters.In the Jade Gate Pass area, players will face two significant threats. Guo Xin serves as the campaign boss in Whitecrown City, a once-bustling border pass that now lies abandoned.He is the last Grand Protector of Anxi, guarding this lonely outpost.[blog+15]
Another formidable challenge is The Wandering Ark, a roaming world boss.This colossal vessel moves freely across the desert, and its existence is deeply embedded in Hexi's lore.Other revealed bosses include the Lunar Maiden, Wucan, Sentinel Howlion, and the unique two-boss battle of Snowplum Requiem, where blindfolded characters control the battlefield with music.[blog+9]
Players will also gain new ways to engage in combat with two brand-new martial art styles.The "Spring Dreamscape" style utilizes an umbrella weapon, focusing on agility and tight combos, making it effective in close-quarters combat or group skirmishes.Meanwhile, the "Fleeting Clouds" style incorporates rope darts, specializing in area-of-effect (AOE) attacks to deal extensive damage to multiple enemies.A new weapon, the Heng Blade, offering a more defensive playstyle, will also become available in April.[blog+10]
Expanding Gameplay and Future Chapters
Beyond new exploration skills and combat styles, the Hexi expansion introduces new events and gameplay modes. These include "Sand Race," "Desert Clash," and "Heroic Gauntlet."A new path called Bamboocut Dust also offers additional content.[mmorpg+2]
The Hexi expansion aims to push boundaries, delivering fresh gameplay features and a distinctive experience for players.The second chapter, Liangzhou, will introduce a snow-capped mountain map in April, followed by the final chapter, Qinchuan, set in the vast grasslands of the Painting Realm, arriving in May 2026.This multi-chapter release ensures a continuous stream of new challenges and stories for the millions of players who have joined "Where Winds Meet" since its launch.[blog+8]
