The new Imperial Palace expansion for Where Winds Meet is now available! It beautifully recreates the heart of China’s imperial court, filled with fascinating characters. You’ll encounter scheming courtiers, uncover secrets from the Song dynasty, and face new enemies as you become entangled in their plots and conspiracies.
What makes some of my most cherished Skyrim experiences so special is how they connect to the rich history of The Elder Scrolls universe. These moments wouldn’t have the same impact without all the years of careful world-building and storytelling that created the foundation for Skyrim’s world and narratives.
In Kaifeng, a growing number of thefts has angered locals, who confront a police officer. The officer tries to calm them, but accidentally reveals too much about the crimes and flees. It’s discovered he was the thief – he’d stolen a guard’s seal and lost it while running away. The Wanderer finds the seal and decides to take on the thief’s role, targeting the Sealed Treasury. During this endeavor, they uncover secrets about the treasury and learn about Emperor Big Zhao’s past.
Since its 2018 release, Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been a popular RPG, praised for its realistic open world, engaging characters, and complex gameplay. In early 2025, developer Warhorse Studios released Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, improving on the original while also fixing what fans disliked. The sequel was a critical success and a strong contender for Game of the Year alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In May 2026, Warhorse confirmed rumors during a live stream that they were working on a new game set in the world of Lord of the Rings.
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The game has maintained a solid player base over time, though it hasn’t reached the same groundbreaking status as the original Elden Ring. Its appeal increased significantly last December with the release of The Forsaken Hollows DLC – the game’s first major expansion, following many free updates and improvements. This expansion added two new characters, a new shifting world area, and new bosses, including the popular Artorias the Abysswalker from Dark Souls 1. These additions have been well-received, especially by players who enjoy the game’s character building options. Now that the initial excitement has calmed down, many players are wondering when the next expansion will be released.
The studio also revealed they’re working on a new game in the Kingdom Come universe. They’ve described it as a ‘Kingdom Come adventure,’ which is vague – it could be a third main game in the historical series, or something completely different, like a rhythm game based on horseback riding. Right now, the details are unclear.
The studio officially announced its future plans on May 20th in a post on X, responding to ongoing speculation following the positive reception of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
Picking up right where the first game left off, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 continues Henry of Skalitz’s journey as he seeks justice during a power struggle between King Wenceslas IV and his half-brother, Sigismund of Hungary. Players will explore a huge, open-world environment across two large regions, enjoying a detailed RPG experience with realistic fighting, complex political intrigue, and a world that reacts to their choices.
The Hexi expansion took players to the edges of China, but the Imperial Palace expansion will bring them right to the center of the empire. Though it might be a bit smaller in overall size, the Imperial Palace promises a huge and incredibly detailed recreation of the palace itself, complete with all its hidden passages and the intricate power struggles of the court.