PC & Steam Guide - System Requirements, Settings & Optimization

Where Winds Meet on PC offers the highest visual fidelity and performance options. This guide covers Steam features, system requirements, and optimization tips.

Steam Release Information

Release Date: November 7, 2025 Price: $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99 Platform: Steam (Windows only) Controller Support: Full controller support (Xbox, PlayStation, generic)

Editions:

Standard Edition ($49.99)
Deluxe Edition ($69.99)
Ultimate Edition ($89.99)

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements (30 FPS, 1080p Low)

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 or AMD R9 380 (4GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 50 GB available space (SSD recommended)
Network: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended Requirements (60 FPS, 1080p High)

OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD RX 5700 (6GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 50 GB SSD
Network: Broadband Internet connection

High-End Requirements (60+ FPS, 1440p Ultra)

OS: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i9-10900K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Memory: 32 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6800 XT (10GB+ VRAM)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 50 GB NVMe SSD
Network: Broadband Internet connection

Graphics Settings Guide

Preset Options

Low: 30-60 FPS on minimum spec hardware Medium: 60 FPS on budget hardware High: 60+ FPS on recommended hardware Ultra: 60+ FPS on high-end hardware Custom: Manual configuration

Individual Settings Explained

Display:

Resolution: Native recommended for best clarity
Display Mode: Fullscreen for best performance, Borderless for alt-tabbing
VSync: Off for lowest input lag, On to prevent screen tearing
Frame Rate Limit: Match monitor refresh rate or set to Unlimited

Graphics Quality:

Texture Quality: High (minimal FPS impact, use VRAM)
Shadow Quality: Medium-High (biggest FPS impact)
Anti-Aliasing: TAA or DLSS/FSR (reduces jaggies)
Ambient Occlusion: SSAO or HBAO+ (depth perception)
Reflection Quality: Medium (water and metal reflections)
Post-Processing: High (bloom, color grading)

Effects:

Particle Effects: High (combat visual feedback)
Volumetric Fog: Medium (atmosphere vs. performance)
Motion Blur: Personal preference (Off for competitive, On for cinematic)
Depth of Field: On for screenshots, Off for combat clarity
Bloom: Medium (bright highlights)

Upscaling Technologies

DLSS (NVIDIA RTX cards):

Quality: Best visual quality, minimal FPS gain
Balanced: Good quality, moderate FPS boost
Performance: Lower quality, high FPS boost
Ultra Performance: Lowest quality, maximum FPS

FSR 2.0 (AMD and NVIDIA):

Quality Mode: Minimal quality loss, 20-30% FPS boost
Balanced Mode: Slight quality loss, 40-50% FPS boost
Performance Mode: Noticeable quality loss, 60-80% FPS boost

Recommendation: DLSS Quality or FSR Quality for best results

Performance Optimization

Maximize FPS

High-Impact Settings (reduce first):

Shadow Quality: High → Medium (20-30% FPS gain)
Reflection Quality: High → Low (15-20% FPS gain)
Volumetric Fog: High → Off (10-15% FPS gain)
Anti-Aliasing: TAA → FXAA (5-10% FPS gain)

Low-Impact Settings (reduce last):

Texture Quality (uses VRAM, not FPS heavy)
Post-Processing
Particle Effects

Reduce Input Lag

Settings:

VSync: Off
Frame Rate Limit: Unlimited or 2x your monitor refresh rate
Full Screen Mode (not Borderless)
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: On + Boost (if available)

Windows Settings:

Game Mode: On
Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling: On
Disable Xbox Game Bar
Set Power Plan to High Performance

Steam Features

Steam Achievements

Total: 44 Achievements 100% Completion: Requires 100-150 hours Guides: Available in Steam Community Hub

Steam Workshop

Mod Support (Unofficial):

Character presets
Reshade presets
UI modifications
Performance mods

Access: Steam > Library > Where Winds Meet > Workshop

Steam Cloud

Cloud Save: Automatically enabled Save Size: ~50 MB Sync: Automatic on game exit Multiple PCs: Progress syncs across devices

Keyboard & Mouse Controls

Default Keybinds

Movement:

W/A/S/D: Movement
Shift: Sprint
Space: Jump
C: Crouch

Combat:

Left Click: Light Attack
Right Click: Heavy Attack
Q: Mystic Art 1
E: Mystic Art 2
R: Ultimate Ability
F: Interact/Execute
Tab: Weapon Swap

Defense:

Mouse Button 4: Block
Mouse Button 5: Parry
Space (double-tap): Dodge

UI:

M: Map
I: Inventory
K: Skills
L: Quest Log
Esc: Menu

Fully Rebindable: Settings > Controls > Keybinds

Controller Support

Supported Controllers:

Xbox Series X/S
Xbox One
PlayStation 5 DualSense
PlayStation 4 DualShock
Nintendo Switch Pro
Generic DirectInput/XInput

Steam Input: Automatically detects and configures Custom Mapping: Steam > Controller Configuration

Common PC Issues

Game Won’t Launch

Solutions:

Verify game files (Steam > Properties > Local Files)
Update graphics drivers
Install latest Visual C++ Redistributables
Run as Administrator
Disable antivirus temporarily

Low FPS / Stuttering

Solutions:

Update GPU drivers
Close background applications
Lower graphics settings
Enable DLSS/FSR
Check CPU/GPU temperatures
Increase virtual memory

Crashes

Solutions:

Verify game files
Update DirectX and .NET Framework
Disable overclocks
Increase pagefile size
Check Event Viewer for error codes

Conclusion

Where Winds Meet on PC offers the definitive experience with customizable graphics, high frame rates, and mod support. Optimize settings for your hardware, use DLSS/FSR for extra performance, and enjoy the wuxia adventure at its best.

PC gaming provides the freedom to tailor your experience—make the most of it!