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Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Arriving April 2

by Alex Fuller · Published March 16, 2026 · Updated March 16, 2026

NetEase Games and Everstone Studio announced that the Chapter 2 update for Where Wind Meet‘s Hexi expansion will release on April 2, 2026. Following the first chapter in Jade Gate Pass, the second chapter sees players enter the new region of Liangzhou, which is said to feature “romantic aesthetics with the harsh reality of a fortified city” and is set to undergo a transformation through an event in the storyline. The full Hexi expansion takes place outside of the game’s main timeline, taking players into a dream hearkening back to the Tang Dynasty era of China. The third and final chapter in the expansion, which takes place in the region of Qinchuan, is set to release by the end of May 2026.

Chapter 2 will contain two main storylines. “Liangzhou Melody” follows a musician’s search for a hometown that he has never known, while “Paper Moon” sees a conflict in a Buddhist hall changing the destinies of two different characters. It also adds a new sect, Raging Tides. Born from the military, it features a heavy contrast between strict discipline and free-spirited nature and love for wine. The update further adds a new weapon, the Heng Blade, which uses a deflect-and-counter style and features combat animations designed by Stephen Tung Wai. Other additions include new challenges, quests, and world bosses.

Where Winds Meet is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The game is set in the years leading to the start of the Northern Song Dynasty in China (second half of the 9th century CE). Players take on the role of a wandering swordsman, who must choose whether to uphold their moral code or live for themselves in a time ravaged by fighting. The game features fast-paced, Wuxia-style combat and implements many aspects of Chinese martial arts. Those interested in reading more about Where Winds Meet can check out RPGamer’s pre-release impression of its PlayStation 5 version.

Chapter 2: Liangzhou Screenshots and Art