And it was hilariously impossible to summarise in the space of a short, sharp 30-minute appointment.

That there’s tonnes of martial arts and a system where you’re free to pet animals.

The second half was bonkers.

A robed warrior cradles a baby in Where Winds Meet.

And all of it possible on keyboard and mouse, which is a nice plus.

As a Soulsliker, I was very impressed!

First stop: a bear.

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We pinged over to a quaint village, complete with a suitably quaint waterwheel.

We stood behind some guy in the street and telekinetically robbed him…?

Interactions with the bear, the Buddha, and the telekinetic robbery could’ve been more performative than meaningful.

A huge, menacing figure stands at the steps of a ruined temple in Where Winds Meet.

I just hope it all comes together when it releases sometime later this year.

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A warrior stands at a cliff edge, overlooking two smoke signals in Where Winds Meet.

A rope bridge connects the mountainous Guardian Hold in Where Winds Meet.

A puzzle composed of several Buddhist statues in various poses from Where Winds Meet.

The player sits down opposite a villager to play xiangqi (Chinese chess) in Where Winds Meet.