Where Winds Meet: Massive New Wuxia RPG Launches and Runs Great on Linux

The huge new free-to-play open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet just launched on Steam (November 14, 2025) and it’s already a smash hit — peaking at 193,860 concurrent players. Even better? It works flawlessly on Linux right out of the box with Proton 10, no anti-cheat headaches.

What’s Where Winds Meet?

Set in 10th-century China with gorgeous Wuxia vibes, this open-world RPG blends solo adventure and multiplayer action (up to 4-player co-op, guilds, PvP). Pick your job — doctor, merchant, assassin, bounty hunter — and master 40+ Martial Mystic Arts with weapons like spears, swords, fans, and umbrellas.

Key highlights:

20+ regions to explore, 10,000+ NPCs, 150+ hours of content
Free-to-play with no pay-to-win — just cosmetics
Narrative-driven story, intense PvP, and cross-progression (Steam, Epic, PS5)

Linux Performance: Smooth Sailing

Tested on Ryzen 5800X + Radeon 6800 XT at 1440p (most settings Ultra, AO/Tessellation High):

Proton 10 — launches instantly, no tweaks needed
Solid FPS overall; minor dips to ~50 during intense intro scenes
No anti-cheat (yet) — but watch this space as popularity grows

ProtonDB rates it Platinum — community confirms it flies on Steam Deck too.

Quick Notes & Caveats

Possible generative AI for some NPCs (not disclosed on Steam — Valve might flag this)
Reddit users report in-game browser glitches on Linux (white screen) — but core gameplay rocks

Grab It Free on Steam

Where Winds Meet on Steam — Dive in now and forge your legend!

Linux gamers, this is your next obsession. Tested and approved — go fly those Wuxia skies!