Eric Jung: We were captivated by the cultural and environmental nuances of that period. It was a chaotic era of conflict between the Tang and Song dynasties, yet it lacked a defined hero to anchor the narrative. That gap served as our inspiration; we thought, 'What if there’s an untold heroic epic hidden here?' That was the spark for Where Winds Meet.

Eric Jung: We received a fair amount of critique regarding localization during our tests. Rest assured, the official release will address all those points. We’ve worked hard to mirror local vernacular and syntax to ensure it feels natural. We are fully aware that the genre’s terminology can be a high barrier to entry, but this isn't something we can fix overnight. We plan to keep listening to the Korean community and refining the experience post-launch.

Lee Se-young: To ensure our players don't run into any linguistic friction, we even conducted video interviews with participants after the Korean test to gather direct feedback. We remain committed to this open dialogue to provide the highest standard of localization possible.

Eric Jung: We categorize NPCs into two groups. The first are those with direct relationships to the player. If you're on good terms, they might send letters or gifts, or even drop hints for boss encounters. If you're on bad terms, they might rally the whole village to attack you or report you to the guards. How you build these relationships fundamentally changes how you play.

The second group consists of NPCs who live their own independent lives within the world. Your interactions with them—what you teach them or tell them—can alter their behavior. Ultimately, we want players to engage with these NPCs to create a truly living, breathing open world.

Lee Se-young: It’s actually quite funny—if a player uses profanity or commits a crime in-game, the AI will report them to the guards for disciplinary action.

Eric Jung: During testing, I was deeply moved to see players from China, Korea, and the US all coming together through the medium of martial arts. That fusion of players within our open world is the ultimate value we strive for.

Lee Se-young: First, the fair monetization we've discussed, and second, the fact that we've captured the very essence of martial arts. Everyone has a vision of a martial arts world in their mind, and I believe Where Winds Meet is the closest realization of that vision. Finally, our AI technology—we pride ourselves on having the best in China, and we’ve integrated it to amplify the fun.

Eric Jung: Where Winds Meet is fundamentally Non-P2W (Pay-to-win). Our monetization is focused on cosmetic items so players can dress their characters as they please.

As for collaborations, nothing is set in stone, but if we do them, we'll choose brands that don't break the game's atmosphere. Showing up in a martial arts world wearing jeans would be quite absurd, wouldn't it? (Laughs)

Lee Se-young: Of course, external IPs can be commercially significant, but preserving the game's core integrity is more important. The same principle applies to our approach to monetization.

Eric Jung: As mentioned, the global version will feature minor adjustments for localization but will offer the same content as the Chinese version. We will have seasonal updates every three months, continuously adding new maps and characters. Region-specific events and activities are also in the works.

Eric Jung: Thank you for waiting so long for the launch. We are committed to growing alongside the Korean community and finding joy together within the game.

Lee Se-young: It has taken quite a long time to deliver a game that truly captures the soul of martial arts. We built this title to convey the aesthetic and essence of the genre. If our players recognize that, we’ve achieved our goal. We hope Korean players find joy, happiness, and thrill through Where Winds Meet.

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