Gorgeous open-world RPG mixes Elden Ring, Zelda, and Assassin’s Creed

After Wo Lengthy: Fallen Dynasty earlier this 12 months, are you in search of one other alternative to dive into Chinese language legend? Motion RPG game Where Winds Meet goals to ship simply such an journey, with a serving to of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring thrown in for good measure.

Going by final 12 months’s trailer, The place Winds Meet guarantees to be a feast for the eyes. It was first revealed at Gamescom 2022, and whereas there are particular parallels with the likes of Ghost of Tsushima, it’s additionally a little bit harking back to Breath of the Wild. Not like Ghost, nevertheless, you’re not the final man standing in a war-torn land. As a substitute, life goes on when you roam all over the world.

Hopefully, that doesn’t imply seven completely different individuals will activity you with rescuing their daughter from bandits, nevertheless it appears as if there’s a robust deal with exploration right here. And, going by how beautiful the world is, you gained’t remorse going for a wander both.

Fight seems equally spectacular, although stealth might effectively be your pal. If you happen to’re a fan of backstabbing enemies, you’ll be able to develop into your personal murderous chiropractor.

If slicing individuals up isn’t your factor, there are a large number of weapons on provide, staves included. Like Ghost of Tsushima, it doesn’t lean closely into the supernatural, with a lot of the opponents on present being distinctly human.

Developer Everstone confirmed that you just’ll be capable to select your protagonist’s occupation, which in flip informs their preliminary talent set. I’m half hoping you’ll be able to simply wander round a village, shoeing horses, simply whenever you want a break.

Gamescom 2023 didn’t give us a brand new trailer, however The place Winds Meet was obtainable for previews. IGN tackled the sport and spoke highly of its experience. Simply don’t inform Baldur’s Gate 3’s Halsin concerning the screaming at a bear bit.

We’re significantly impressed by the point out of goat-based assaults, although we’re hoping you’ll additionally be capable to pet or feed the goats in query. How else will you reward them for headbutting your foes into orbit?

The place Winds Meet doesn’t at the moment have a launch window, which is a little bit of a disgrace because the extra we study, the extra we wish to get our palms on it. However we’ll maintain you posted if we get wind (sorry) of a launch date.

If you happen to’re in search of one other sprawling journey to tide you over, right here’s our listing of one of the best open-world games on PC. And listed here are the best fantasy games on PC if you happen to’re after one thing even additional faraway from actuality.