Where Winds Meet is one of the biggest and most anticipated releases on the horizon in 2025, and we’ve got all the details on when you can preload the game to jump into the action.
After achieving vast success in China, Where Winds Meet releases globally on November 14 on PC and PlayStation 5 as a console exclusive title, with millions of players already pre-registering for the game.
If you can’t contain your excitement and want to preload Where Winds Meet in advance so you can dive straight into the game on launch, we’ve got all the details.
When Can You Preload Where Winds Meet?
Preloads for Where Winds Meet will be available from November 12 at 2 PM PT, NetEase has confirmed to Insider Gaming.
This gives you plenty of time to download Where Winds Meet in advance for launch, and preloading is recommended due to the large file size and the fact that servers will likely be stretched by an influx of players the moment the game goes live.
The table below shows when preloads for Where Winds Meet will be available in major time zones across the world.
| Time Zone | Where Winds Meet Preload Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 2 PM – Nov. 12 |
| Central Time (CT) | 4 PM – Nov. 12 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 5 PM – Nov. 12 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 9 PM – Nov. 12 |
| Australian Standard Time (AST) | 7 AM – Nov. 13 |
Where Winds Meet File Size Explained
Exact file sizes for Where Winds Meet depend on your platform, with PC users having several options to download, while PlayStation 5 has a single version.
Users on PC have three different versions to choose from, with the Lite version clocking in at 68 GB, the Standard version requiring around 100 GB of space, and the Ultimate version requiring 120 GB—though the Ultimate version of the game may not be available immediately.
For PlayStation 5 players, the download size is around 108 GB total, and there are no other options for the download.
Bear in mind that these sizes are subject to change and could increase with day-one patches.
How to Preload Where Winds Meet
If you want to preload Where Winds Meet, you can do so by visiting your platform store once the preload has been made available.
On Steam, simply search for ‘Where Winds Meet’ in the store and find the preload option, which is available without needing to spend any additional cash due to the title’s free-to-play status.
The approach on PlayStation 5 is similar, requiring you to search for ‘Where Winds Meet’ in the PS Store, though make sure you click the right version, as there is a paid-for pre-order edition that provides additional rewards. If you just want the free-to-play version, make sure you select it.
Let us know on the Insider Gaming Discord if you’re excited to play Where Winds Meet and what your hopes are for the game.
For more Where Winds Meet, check out all the pre-registration rewards, and check out the details on crossplay and cross-platform progression availability.
