Where Winds Meet Unveils Massive Free Hexi Expansion Launching March 6

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Just three months after launch, Where Winds Meet is already gearing up for a major new expansion. Developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase, the free-to-play wuxia action RPG drew over 2 million players within its first 24 hours. Blending soulslike combat with open-world exploration and optional co-op, the game now prepares to expand even further with the Hexi update, arriving March 6 as part of Season 2, titled Rewind.

The Hexi expansion introduces a brand-new zone featuring sweeping deserts, vast waters, golden cities, and lush plains — alongside formidable new enemies and boss encounters. The reveal trailer teased intense battles against a moon sorceress with a fishtail, a lightning-wielding warrior, a white stag with tentacled antlers, and a massive purple-infused lion. Like previous updates outlined in the game’s post-launch roadmaps, Hexi will be completely free, reinforcing the studio’s commitment to ongoing content drops. For players who haven’t yet explored its martial arts-driven world inspired by Chinese legends, this expansion makes now the perfect time to jump in.

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free expansions like Hexi this early show NetEase is playing the long game with live service.

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Free expansion this early is a strong live-service move.

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NetEase clearly investing in long-term player retention.