Epic Chinese Game Already Reached 15 Million Players

Where Winds Meet Smashes Global Records with 15M Players, Introduces Brazilian Portuguese and New Year's Celebration Event

Everstone Studio's open-world action RPG, Where Winds Meet, has surpassed 15 million players across PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android since its launch. The game reached this milestone after the mobile versions were released on December 12, 2025. To celebrate this achievement, the studio announced support for Brazilian Portuguese, demonstrating their commitment to global communities. Where Winds Meet became one of the most-played games worldwide on mobile devices within its first month on PlayStation 5 and PC. This success prompted the studio to invest in additional languages, and the game is now available in nine. Everstone believes that localization significantly contributes to the game's popularity. In addition, players can participate in a New Year's celebration event in-game between December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

Chinese Games Dominate Global Market: Where Winds Meet Tops Free Charts Worldwide

The success of Where Winds Meet reflects a broader trend of growth in the Chinese game industry. In the first half of 2025, homegrown Chinese games generated approximately $9.5 billion in overseas revenue, an 11% increase compared to the previous year. In December 2025, industry analyst David Johnson Kim noted that Chinese games are now competitive with top titles worldwide. Recent successes include NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals, praised for blending the essence of the Marvel universe with traditional Chinese martial arts, and Kuro Games' Wuthering Waves, which won the Player's Voice Award at The Game Awards 2025. Where Winds Meet officially launched on November 14, 2025, and quickly topped free game charts in 60 countries within days of its mobile release. The game's first major content update, Roaring Sands, is now available.

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