PC Guide
PC & Steam Guide – System Requirements, Settings & Optimization
Where Winds Meet on PC delivers the best graphics, frame rates, and control options. This guide covers Steam details, system requirements, graphics settings, performance tuning, and PC-specific extras so you can achieve the smoothest wuxia experience on your hardware.
1. Steam Release
Steam Overview
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Price: $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99
Platform: Steam (Windows)
Controller Support: Full support (Xbox, PlayStation, generic)
Standard Edition – $49.99
Base game only. Best for pure gameplay without extras.
Deluxe Edition – $69.99
Usually includes cosmetics, soundtrack, or small bonuses.
Ultimate Edition – $89.99
Adds premium cosmetics, extra content, or season-pass bundles.
2. System Requirements
PC Specs to Target
Minimum (1080p Low ~30 FPS)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel i5-4460 / AMD FX-8350
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD R9 380 (4 GB)
- DirectX 12
- Storage: 50 GB (SSD recommended)
- Network: Broadband
Playable at Low/Medium settings.
Recommended (1080p High ~60 FPS)
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- CPU: Intel i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5700 (6+ GB)
- DirectX 12
- Storage: 50 GB SSD
- Network: Broadband
Ideal for High settings with stable 60 FPS.
High-End (1440p Ultra 60+ FPS)
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU: Intel i9-10900K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- RAM: 32 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT (10+ GB)
- DirectX 12
- Storage: 50 GB NVMe SSD
- Network: Broadband
Ultra settings at higher resolutions.
3. Graphics Settings
Presets & Key Options
3.1 Presets
- Low: 30–60 FPS on minimum rigs.
- Medium: 60 FPS on budget/older PCs.
- High: 60+ FPS for recommended specs.
- Ultra: High-end GPUs, 1440p+.
- Custom: tweak per individual setting.
3.2 Display Settings
- Resolution: use your monitor’s native.
- Display Mode: Fullscreen for best performance; Borderless for convenience.
- VSync: Off for lowest latency (may tear); On to remove tearing.
- Frame Rate Limit: Match refresh rate or set Unlimited if using G-Sync/FreeSync.
3.3 Graphics Quality Options
- Texture Quality: VRAM-dependent; keep High if 6 GB+ VRAM.
- Shadow Quality: major FPS impact—drop to Medium for big gains.
- Anti-Aliasing: TAA or DLSS/FSR Quality for best look; FXAA if desperate.
- Ambient Occlusion: SSAO/HBAO+ for depth.
- Reflection Quality: Medium is a good balance.
- Post-Processing: Medium/High for cinematic feel; lower for cleaner look.
3.4 Effects
- Particle Effects: visually rich; manageable on modern GPUs.
- Volumetric Fog: pricey—reduce for big FPS gains.
- Motion Blur: preference—many players disable.
- Depth of Field: great for screenshots, but off improves clarity.
- Bloom: Medium typically looks best.
4. Upscaling
DLSS & FSR
DLSS (NVIDIA RTX)
- Quality: best visuals, light FPS boost.
- Balanced: good image, solid FPS gain.
- Performance: softer image, big boost.
- Ultra Performance: for 4K on weaker GPUs.
- Recommendation: use Quality or Balanced for best results.
FSR 2.0 (AMD & NVIDIA)
- Quality: near-native look, 20–30% FPS boost.
- Balanced: slight blur, ~40–50% gain.
- Performance: noticeable blur, ~60–80% boost.
- Recommendation: start with Quality, drop only if needed.
5. Optimization
Performance Tips
5.1 Maximize FPS
Lower high-impact settings first:
- Shadow Quality: High → Medium (+20–30% FPS)
- Reflection Quality: High → Low (+15–20%)
- Volumetric Fog: High → Off (+10–15%)
- Anti-Aliasing: TAA → FXAA (+5–10%, quality trade)
Then adjust low-impact settings (Textures, Post-Processing, Particles).
5.2 Reduce Input Lag
- VSync Off.
- Framerate limit Unlimited or 2× refresh rate.
- Fullscreen mode.
- NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: On + Boost (if available).
- Windows: Game Mode On, HAGS On, disable overlays, High Performance power plan.
6. Steam Features
PC Extras
6.1 Achievements
- ~44 achievements (subject to updates).
- 100% completion: ~100–150 hours.
- Community Hub offers guides.
6.2 Workshop & Mods
- Potential presets, ReShade, UI tweaks, performance mods.
- Access via Steam Library → Where Winds Meet → Workshop (if region supports).
6.3 Steam Cloud
- Enabled by default (~50 MB).
- Syncs progress across PCs.
- Just log into the same Steam account.
7. KBM Controls
Keyboard & Mouse Defaults
Movement & Combat
- WASD: Move
- Shift: Sprint
- Space: Jump
- C: Crouch
- Left Click: Light Attack
- Right Click: Heavy Attack (or mapped action)
- Q / E: Mystic Arts
- R: Ultimate / special
- F: Interact / execute
- Tab: Weapon swap
Defense & Menus
- Mouse Button 4: Block
- Mouse Button 5: Parry
- Space (double-tap): Dodge
- M: Map
- I: Inventory
- K: Skills
- L: Quest Log
- Esc: Menu/pause
Rebind anything that feels awkward—comfortable controls improve performance.
8. Controller Support
Controllers on PC
Supported controllers:
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
- PlayStation 5 DualSense
- PlayStation 4 DualShock
- Nintendo Switch Pro
- Generic XInput / DirectInput pads
Steam Input detects controllers automatically. Customize layouts via Steam Big Picture → Controller Configuration if something feels off.
9. Troubleshooting
Common PC Issues
9.1 Game Won’t Launch
- Verify game files (Steam → Properties → Local Files → Verify).
- Update GPU drivers.
- Install latest Visual C++ redistributables.
- Run as Admin; temporarily disable aggressive antivirus.
9.2 Low FPS / Stutter
- Update drivers; close heavy apps.
- Lower Shadows, Volumetric Fog, Reflections.
- Enable DLSS/FSR in Quality/Balanced modes.
- Check temps to avoid throttling; increase pagefile if RAM is low.
9.3 Crashes / Instability
- Verify files; update DirectX & .NET.
- Disable GPU/CPU overclocks.
- Increase pagefile size.
- Check Windows Event Viewer for error clues.
10. Final Thoughts
Getting the Best PC Experience
PC is the definitive way to experience Where Winds Meet: high frame rates, customizable graphics, mouse-precise camera control, and full controller support. Match your settings to your rig, leverage DLSS/FSR, tune shadows/volumetric effects, and use Steam Cloud and controller configs to polish your setup. A few minutes of tweaking delivers a smooth, beautiful wuxia adventure tailored to your hardware.