Source: NetEase Games

NetEase Games and its subsidiary Everstone Studio have announced the 'Mount Bulgyeon' expansion for their open world wuxia action RPG, 'Where Winds Meet.' Launching on July 23, the update introduces a diverse array of content, including a new storyline set in a three-dimensional map featuring vertical mountain terrain, as well as a new sect, weapons, and bosses. The update also brings significant upgrades to visual and audio effects, marking the beginning of the 'Where Winds Meet 2' era.

Mount Bulgyeon, the setting for this expansion, is a new world featuring diverse, multi-layered environments such as underwater zones, underground palaces, towering peaks, and cities in the sky. It also serves as the home of the new 'Moksando' sect. Having developed creative engineering techniques since ancient times, the Moksando have transformed the entire mountain into a new world where complex mechanical devices coexist with nature.

In this new setting, players can explore various altitudes using light-foot skills (Qinggong), mountain climbing, and mechanical devices, traversing every cliff, cave, and waterfall on the map. The expansion also introduces crafting and custom mount creation. Players can build their own mechanical equipment and personalized mounts to clear in-game missions and forge new paths.

The Mount Bulgyeon expansion also features visual and audio upgrades designed to increase player immersion. Players can experience immersive 3D sound effects, such as the sound of wind whistling through canyons, while natural texture effects on mountain terrain enhance visual focus. Additionally, a new ray-tracing system and lighting effects have been implemented to delicately render the altitude and contrast of the mountainous region.

Players can also engage with content related to the new Moksando sect. Specializing in crafting and architecture, the Moksando allow players to hone their production-related abilities and skills. A new martial art, 'Gauntlet,' which uses hands as the primary weapon, is also available. It allows for fast combos in close-quarters combat while providing the ability to break through enemy defense. New bosses with unique patterns will also appear; to overcome these new boss encounters, players must fully understand the terrain and environment and utilize all their newly learned skills.

Further details regarding the new expansion update launching on July 23 can be found on the official website and Naver Lounge.