Where Winds Meet Releases ‘Hutuo Battlefield’ Narrative Arc on November 13

NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have announced that the new Where Winds Meet narrative arc, titled “Hutuo Battlefield,” will launch on November 13. In addition, it will hold a stream commemorating the game’s anniversary and showcasing the new arc on November 2. 

Hutuo features a “war-scarred” battlefield, where the protagonists must decide whether to stay subservient to a fallen throne, or to instead defend their loved ones and fight for what is right. According to a press release, courtesy of RPG Site, the gameplay highlights of the new update are as follows:

• • Fiercer Frontline Combat & World Bosses: Step into the Hutuo River Campaign to clash with Xiao Han, a fierce Khitan general empowered by Blood-forged Super Armor. Across the open world, track down and challenge two haunting new World Bosses tied to Hutuo’s past: Bingshen at Moonveil Knoll and the Khitan shaman Yelu Abuli.

  • Directed by Yuen Woo-ping: The New Dual Spears Martial Art: Legendary action director Yuen Woo-ping (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) leads the choreography for the new Dual Spears style as the game’s Global Action Consultant. This dynamic martial art launching on Late November blends two complementary disciplines: Light Spears for relentless offensive firepower and Heavy Spears for stance-breaking counterattacks. Players can fluidly alternate between the two via a dedicated Dual-Weapon Skill to create seamless, high-tempo combo loops.

  • Two New Board Game Modes: Beyond frontline combat, two brand-new tabletop modes offer a rich mix of casual and tactical gameplay. In Horse Racing Chess, players step onto the board as living pieces, rolling dice to race while encountering familiar Mystic Skills, and iconic scenes from their Jianghu journey. Meanwhile, Jianghu Tactics challenges players to build customized lineups through smart positioning, gear allocation, and round-by-round synergies.

Check out the trailer for the Where Winds Meet “Hutuo Battlefield” arc below:

Where Winds Meet is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store worldwide.