Everstone Studio has released a new trailer for Where Winds Meet that confirms The Imperial Palace Expansion is slated to arrive sometime in 2026. The footage shows some story teases and focuses on the core fantasy that’s made the open-world action RPG stand out, centering on sweeping wuxia-style clashes and a handful of returning in-game characters trading blows.
Though light on specifics, the reveal sets up The Imperial Palace as the next major step for a game that has rapidly grown since launch. Where Winds Meet recently crossed nine million players within its first two weeks and is receiving updates, including a new zone, several extra bosses, a raid-style activity, and a fresh sword trial to tackle for high-level martial artists.
Where Winds Meet is available as a free-to-play release on PS5, PC, and mobile, and The Imperial Palace Expansion is positioned to build on that growing cross-platform audience when it arrives next year.
