Where Winds Meet 2.0 Update Adds Steampunk Region and Vehicle Crafting
The update introduces a steampunk region and vehicle crafting, expanding Where Winds Meet beyond its wuxia roots.
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NetEase announced a major update for Where Winds Meet, launching July 23. The Bu Jian Shan update adds an oriental steampunk region, vehicle crafting, a new faction, a close-range weapon, and visual/audio upgrades. It is positioned as the start of version 2.0.
The Bu Jian Shan region is described as an oriental steampunk world with layered environments including palaces, underwater areas, and mountains. Players can use parkour and gliding to explore freely. A new crafting system allows building custom vehicles and mechanical devices, which can be used for puzzles and exploration. A new faction called Mo Shan Dao is aimed at players who enjoy building and crafting. The update also adds a new weapon type, hand armor, for close-range brawling combat. Boss fights now incorporate environmental puzzles that require using nearby machinery. Visual and audio upgrades include new lighting, ray tracing, and spatial sound. The update launches July 23 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android.
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