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Project Windless Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Development Studio | Krafton Montréal (est. 2022) |
| Lead Artist | Iain McCaig (Star Wars) |
| Combat Pacing | 1 vs. 100 (Mass Technology) |
| Novel Sales | Over 5 Million (Global Series) |
| Target Hardware | PS5 Pro Enhanced |
Project Windless System Requirements
1080p
tune Recommended (60 FPS) – High
1440p
tune Ultra (60+ FPS) – Maximum
2160p
tune Epic (4K Native) – Maximum / Path Tracing
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US $999
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High).
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save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1699
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High). (TGP unknown; 115W+ suggested)
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1615
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High). (TGP unknown; 115W+ suggested)
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US $1300
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (Score: 9000) @ 45W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Recommended (High). (TGP 45W < 115W suggested)
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 11 64-bit
Leverages DirectStorage 1.2 for instant asset decompression of Rekon Stariron textures.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12 Ultimate
Necessary for hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and Mesh Shading.
- save_altStorage Note: 150 GB NVMe SSD
Massive file size due to high-fidelity 'Visual Concept' art assets and uncompressed audio.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: DLSS 3.5 (Frame Gen), FSR 3.1, and PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) supported.
Key Settings: Crowd Density and Foliage Simulation are the primary performance killers.
Project Windless: Map Size and Regions
A seamless open world featuring the snowy North, the 'Line of Limit' climatic boundary, and the labyrinthine Kiboren Jungle. The world scale is approximately 140km², designed without 'hand-holding' markers to encourage organic discovery.
Project Windless: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Krafton has announced 'The Bird That Drinks Blood' expansion cycle for 2028, which will bridge the gap between the prequel game and the main novel trilogy.
Project Windless Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression revolves around the 'Calling' (Aspiration). Players define their Rekon's life goal, which unlocks specialized Stariron combat arts. Mastery of fire-based synergy with Tokkebi allies provides crowd-control options against the heartless Nhaga.
Project Windless: Game Editions
Standard Edition ($69.99). 'Stariron' Collector's Edition ($249.99): Includes a life-size Rekon talon replica, 'Crossing the Latitude' art book, and exclusive in-game Hero King regalia armor.
Project Windless: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Confirmed for PS5 and PS5 Pro. PC (Steam/Epic) release targeted for late 2027. No multiplayer crossplay as it is a single-player epic.
Project Windless: Top 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Dual Stariron Greatswords (Protagonist signature), 2. Sky-Cleaver Spear (Long reach), 3. Goddess-Grip Hammer (High impact), 4. Tokkebi Fire-Fan (Magical support), 5. Nhaga Heart-Dagger (High crit vs Nhaga).
Project Windless Specific Game Elements
Project Windless Weapons
- security
Stariron Twin Blades (Greatsword)
Indestructible blades forged from meteorite metal; too heavy for humans to lift.
Project Windless Animals / Creatures
- pets
Nhaga (Reptilian Humanoid)
Role: Antagonist / Cold-blooded threat
- pets
Rekon (Humanoid Bird)
Role: Playable Race / Warrior
Project Windless Characters
- person
Patrik Méthé - Studio Head (Meta)
Visionary leader behind the transition from mobile to AAA console.
- person
The Hero King - Protagonist (Main)
The Rekon legendary figure tasked with founding the first unified kingdom.
Top 3 Characters:
Hero King (Protagonist), 2. Patrik Méthé (Narrator/Meta-role), 3. The Snake-Like Woman (Antagonist).
Project Windless Missions / Objectives
- flag
The Nhaga Eater (Campaign)
Objective: Hunt down the Nhaga Matriarch in the Kiboren Jungle.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Line of Limit' (Climatic transition), 2. 'The Siege of Hattengraj' (Massive battle), 3. 'The Heart Tower Sabotage' (Stealth-combat hybrid).
Project Windless Companions / Summons
- group
Tokkebi Fire-Spirit (Tokkebi)
Ability: Pyromancy and Illusion
Project Windless Collectibles
- collections_bookmark
Stariron Ore
Location/Use: Found in meteor impact sites across the North
Top 3 Collectibles:
Ore (Weapon upgrades), 2. Ancestral Feathers (Lore entries), 3. Nhaga Hearts (Temporary buffs).
Project Windless Armor
- shield
Arajit Plate
Focus/Stats: Unbreakable; +50% Physical Resistance, -20% Movement Speed
Project Windless Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
N/A - Strictly a single-player Action RPG. Features an asynchronous 'Call to the Goddess' system where players can see the locations of other players' fallen Rekon.
- labelUser Interface
Minimalist and diegetic. Damage is represented by feather loss and blood splatter rather than health bars. Combat focus is on reading enemy posture in massive crowds.
- labelSound and Music
Orchestral score utilizing traditional Korean instruments (Gayageum, Daegeum) mixed with aggressive industrial tones. Features full voice acting in Korean and English.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
High-fidelity Unreal Engine 5 visuals. Character designs by Iain McCaig. Features realistic feather physics and 'Snow Deformation' in northern biomes.
- labelAccessibility Features
Includes 'Hydrophobia Assist' (visual warnings near water), fully rebindable controls, high-contrast mode for 'silent' Nhaga Nireum speech, and multiple combat difficulty presets.
- labelStory and Setting
Inspired by Lee Young-do's 'The Bird That Drinks Tears' (600,000+ copies sold in Korea; 5M+ series total). Set 1,500 years before the novels, it chronicles the Great Expansion War. Players guide the Rekon Hero King as he attempts to unite the warm-blooded races (Human, Rekon, Tokkebi) against the cold-blooded Nhaga threat from the south.
- labelTop 3 Mounts/Companions
- 1. Giant Great Tigers (Ground mount), 2. Flying Mantas (Aerial travel), 3. Tokkebi Spirit (Magical guide).
Project Windless Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Why is the protagonist a 'chicken'?He is a Rekon—a 7-foot bird warrior with overwhelming strength, a lore-accurate choice for 'one-versus-many' combat.
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help_outline What is the Rekon's weakness?Severe hydrophobia. Rekons sink in water and have a psychological terror of it, which acts as an environmental barrier.
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help_outline Is this a Korean exclusive game?No, Krafton Montréal is developing it as a global AAA title for the worldwide market.
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help_outline How many enemies can appear on screen?Krafton's 'Mass Technology' allows for thousands of AI units to engage in real-time without significant performance drops.
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help_outline Is it based on the books?It is a prequel set 1,500 years before the books, during the 'Great Expansion War' between Nhaga and the North.