The Windless State Explained

Dive into Project Windless! Learn about its mythic age, Rekon warriors, war-torn world, alliances, and kingdom building. Your ultimate guide to Krafton's epic adaptation.

Alright, so you're looking to get into Project Windless? Awesome! This game is shaping up to be something special, taking inspiration from the epic fantasy novel series, The Bird That Drinks Tears. Developed by Krafton Montreal, it's set to drop you into a mythic age as a powerful Rekon warrior. You'll be trekking across a war-torn world, facing down some serious odds, forging alliances, and fighting on massive battlefields to unite a fractured land and build a new kingdom. It's all about bringing that rich world, those complex characters, and those breathtaking locations from the books to life, with that signature intense gameplay Krafton is known for.

The game's development has been pretty interesting. We first got a glimpse with the concept trailer 'The Nhaga Eater' back in September 2022, which really set the tone. They've brought on some serious talent like Iain McCaig as design director and Son Kwangjae as art director. And get this – Krafton even opened up a new AAA studio in Montreal to really push this project forward. They're aiming for a 2026 release, and it was recently re-revealed at Sony's State of Play. It's not a direct copy of the novel, though; it's going to focus on the story of the King the Hero, a Rekon warrior from about 1500 years ago who actually founded the Arajit Kingdom. So, get ready to experience a piece of that history!

What to Expect:

• Epic Scale: Prepare for massive battles and a vast, war-torn world.
• Rich Lore: Dive deep into the world, characters, and creatures from The Bird That Drinks Tears.
• Intense Gameplay: Expect the kind of thrilling action Krafton is famous for.
• Story Focus: You'll be playing as the legendary Rekon warrior, the King the Hero, and shaping the Arajit Kingdom's past.

Keep an eye out for more details as we get closer to launch!