NetEase Games and Everstone Studio announced today that Where Winds Meet, the open-world Wuxia action RPG, has passed 100 million players worldwide. To mark the milestone, the studio also revealed that the final chapter of the Hidden Mountain storyline, Hidden Mountain Chapter 3, will launch on September 16.

Eric, head of Where Winds Meet publishing, spoke about the achievement. “Reaching 100 million players across the globe is a dream come true for our entire team, and we are deeply grateful to every wanderer who has embarked on this journey with us,” he said. He added that as the game moves into its Version 2.0 stage and expands its world, the team plans to keep adding deeper stories, combat, and Wuxia experiences for players going forward.

Hidden Mountain Chapter 3 will bring the Hidden Mountain arc to a close. The story sees tension rise as outsiders arrive and old secrets come to light, forcing rival factions into difficult choices. Players will work to uncover the truth and help decide how the saga ends. The chapter also includes a long-awaited meeting with Qianye, the character behind the tragedy at Blissful Retreat who was responsible for burning down the player’s home and taking their loved ones. This will be the first time players confront Qianye directly since that event. Along with the story conclusion, the update adds two special bosses, two open-world field bosses, and additional gameplay features and activities.

Two new additions are also planned for the game. Extraction Mode is a new mode coming soon that puts a Wuxia spin on the genre, letting players choose to fight directly, sneak past enemies, blend into their surroundings, or collect loot without engaging in combat. Separately, the Ghost Month event is now live, drawing on traditional Chinese folklore and taboo legends to bring horror elements into the game’s world.

Where Winds Meet has also been nominated for Best Mobile Game at the gamescom awards 2026, adding to the recognition the game has received alongside its player milestone.

With the 100 million player mark reached and Hidden Mountain Chapter 3 set for September 16, Where Winds Meet’s development team appears focused on keeping its story and combat systems growing as the game moves further into its next update phase.