Where Winds Meet Records 9 Million Players in Two Weeks

Where Winds Meet by Everstone Studio has crossed 9M players, two weeks after its global launch on Steam and PlayStation 5, accelerating past the 2M players it drew during its first weekend. The massively multiplayer online game (MMO) also maintains a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, supported by nearly 40k reviews.

The milestone was confirmed officially by Where Winds Meet in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where the team wrote, thanking fans, “9 million wanderers have set out from our humble abode among the bamboo,” accompanied by the game’s familiar line, “Winds rise through the bamboo forest, and with a sword in hand we step into the Jianghu.” The rapid growth places the open-world MMO among the strongest genre launches of the year.

Where Winds Meet Player Reception and Steam Momentum

Community response continues to drive the game’s rise, with players highlighting its progression system and its stance against pay-to-win mechanics. Many reviews describe it as a live-service title that puts gameplay and player satisfaction first. 

A large number of players report having passed 100 hours, pointing to its Sekiro-style combat and expansive world as key factors in its staying power.

Where Winds Meet’s position on Steam charts underscores its momentum, currently sitting the MMO in fifth place on the platform’s “Most Played” list, surpassing major releases, including Battlefield 6, during the same period. Its steady charting and review volume suggest continued engagement despite the crowded MMO landscape.

The community has also surfaced unplanned behaviors within the game’s systems, including methods to skip certain side quests by manipulating AI-driven NPC chatbot dialogue to hand over quest items.

Where Winds Meet’s rise stands out in a genre typically dominated by long-running franchises such as Final Fantasy 14 and World of Warcraft; The MMO’s rapid rise and favorable reception establish it as a significant release.