Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace expansion launches in late May 2026
(Courtesy : Everstone Studio, NetEase)
The new expansion will feature 3000 NPCs
Everstone Studio is working hard and they have finally revealed the new details about the Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace expansion. Following the release of the Hexi expansion earlier this year, it seems that the upcoming expansion is going to be the biggest update so far.
This expansion is currently scheduled to release in late May 2026 and will bring a massive area packed with story content, exploration, combat activities and more.
Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace expansion is going to feature 3000 NPCs
According to the Everstone Studio, the new Imperial Palace region is going to span over one million square meters. It is also said to be comparable in scale to Kaifeng.
According to reports, this region is going to have 3000 NPCs, which is definitely going to make the place feel even more alive with activities and dynamic interactions.
You will have a chance to encounter multiple factions, political conspiracies and various story-driven events. One of the most standout features is said to be the dual-season landscape system.
This will allow players to experience the palace during both Spring and Winter settings.
Wall Running, rooftop chases & slapping competitions
Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace expansion is also going to focus on mobility and immersive activities.
Players will be able to participate in cinematic palace chase sequences, which will involve wall running and rooftop parkour mechanics.
This expansion will also have a massive slapping competition, which will be a new side-activity in this open-world action RPG game.
Conclusion
Some reports suggest a brand new weapon called Gauntlets will launch during Summer 2026. Homesteads in Qinghe are also planned for late June and animal companions are also planned for the future.
For now, the exact release date for the Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace expansion has not been revealed yet by Everstone Studio. Make sure to follow us as we will keep you guys updated with the release date and more information about the upcoming expansions in the game.
When will the Imperial Palace expansion release for Where Winds Meet?
The Imperial Palace expansion is scheduled to launch in late May 2026.
How large is the Imperial Palace area?
The new region reportedly spans over one million square meters and is comparable in scale to Kaifeng.
How many NPCs will the Imperial Palace expansion include?
Where Winds Meet’s Imperial Palace expansion will feature around 3,000 NPCs.
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