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Project Windless

Open-World Action RPG

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Project Windless is a brutal AAA open-world action RPG adapted from the landmark Korean fantasy novel series 'The Bird That Drinks Tears' by Lee Young-do. Set 1,500 years before the novels during the mythic Great Expansion War, players embody the legendary Rekon Hero King—a 7-foot-tall, anthropomorphic bird warrior. The game features a 'one-versus-many' combat style, utilizing Krafton's proprietary 'Mass Technology' to render thousands of AI units in real-time battles. Navigating a dark, mature world rooted in Korean folklore, players must contend with the Nhaga—immortal reptilian enemies who extract their own hearts—while managing the Rekon's primal hydrophobia in a seamless landscape twice the size of modern open-world classics.

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starstarstarstarstar_half(14 Ratings)$69.99Open-World Action RPG

Project Windless is a brutal AAA open-world action RPG adapted from the landmark Korean fantasy novel series 'The Bird That Drinks Tears' by Lee Young-do. Set 1,500 years before the novels during the mythic Great Expansion War, players embody the legendary Rekon Hero King—a 7-foot-tall, anthropomorphic bird warrior. The game features a 'one-versus-many' combat style, utilizing Krafton's proprietary 'Mass Technology' to render thousands of AI units in real-time battles. Navigating a dark, mature world rooted in Korean folklore, players must contend with the Nhaga—immortal reptilian enemies who extract their own hearts—while managing the Rekon's primal hydrophobia in a seamless landscape twice the size of modern open-world classics.

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Korean MythologyMilitary ConquestRacial ConflictImmortal HorrorHigh Fantasy

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Project Windless Key Specifications

Key Specifications for Project Windless
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

info_outline Note: Requires an SSD with at least 5000MB/s read speeds to support the 'Mass Technology' crowd simulation and seamless world streaming.

laptop_windows Laptop Performance Note: High CPU core counts are critical for simulating the 1,000+ AI units in field battles. Target a laptop with at least 8 high-performance cores.

info_outline GPU TGP: Minimum 105W (Mid-range) / Recommended 140W (Flagship)

info_outline Cooling Thermals: Crucial for preventing throttling during 'Mass AI' sequences which spike CPU temps.

info_outline CPU Power Limits: PL2 limits should be sustained at 45W+ to avoid frame drops in kiboren jungle biomes.

info_outline MUX Switch Optimus: Dedicated GPU mode is essential for the low-latency parry windows required in boss duels.

build Optimization Note: DLSS 3.5 (Frame Gen), FSR 3.1, and PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) supported. Crowd Density and Foliage Simulation are the primary performance killers.

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Project Windless System Requirements

1080p

tune Recommended (60 FPS) – High

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CPU: Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X3D (X3D V-Cache significantly stabilizes frame times during mass combat.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel i7-13700H / Ryzen 7 7745HX (Strong single-core and multi-core mobile performance.)
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GPU: RTX 3070 / RX 6800 (VRAM capacity is essential for the diverse race assets on screen.)
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Laptop GPU: RTX 4060 Mobile (115W) (Target High settings with DLSS Quality enabled.)
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RAM: 16 GB (Sufficient for base asset caching.)
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Storage: 150 GB NVMe SSD (Required for seamless travel.)

1440p

tune Ultra (60+ FPS) – Maximum

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CPU: Intel i9-13900K / Ryzen 9 7950X (Handles maximum AI density without bottlenecking.)
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Laptop CPU: Intel i9-13980HX / Ryzen 9 7945HX (The pinnacle of mobile processing power.)
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GPU: RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX (Maintains 1440p clarity with Ray Tracing enabled.)
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Laptop GPU: RTX 4080 Mobile (175W) (Enthusiast-level mobile performance.)
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RAM: 32 GB (Recommended for the high-poly Rekon models and 4K assets.)
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Storage: 150 GB Gen4 SSD (Essential for zero-stutter world streaming.)

2160p

tune Epic (4K Native) – Maximum / Path Tracing

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CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K / Ryzen 9 9950X (Peak multi-core performance for 4K simulation.)
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Laptop CPU: RTX 4090 Mobile (175W) (Only flagship laptops with max TGP can sustain 4K.)
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GPU: RTX 4090 (24GB VRAM) (Handles path-traced lighting and thousands of AI units.)
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Laptop GPU: eGPU RTX 4090 (Recommended for consistent 4K thermal stability.)
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RAM: 64 GB (Overkill, but ensures no hitches in urban centers.)
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Storage: 150 GB Gen5 SSD (Maximum bandwidth for 4K texture streaming.)
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

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memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz

save Storage: 512GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)

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memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP

storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz

save Storage: 2000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

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memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)

developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

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storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz

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save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)

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save Storage: 2000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)

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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)

storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz

save Storage: 1000GB NVMe

desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)

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memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (Score: 1286)

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)

  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Project Windless Other Features & Info

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    Multiplayer 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.

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    User 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.

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    Sound and Music

    Orchestral score utilizing traditional Korean instruments (Gayageum, Daegeum) mixed with aggressive industrial tones. Features full voice acting in Korean and English.

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    Graphics and Visuals

    High-fidelity Unreal Engine 5 visuals. Character designs by Iain McCaig. Features realistic feather physics and 'Snow Deformation' in northern biomes.

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    Accessibility Features

    Includes 'Hydrophobia Assist' (visual warnings near water), fully rebindable controls, high-contrast mode for 'silent' Nhaga Nireum speech, and multiple combat difficulty presets.

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    Story 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.

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    Top 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
    1. 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).
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    Top 3 Mounts/Companions
    1. 1. Giant Great Tigers (Ground mount), 2. Flying Mantas (Aerial travel), 3. Tokkebi Spirit (Magical guide).
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Project Windless Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • help_outline Is this a Korean exclusive game?
    No, Krafton Montréal is developing it as a global AAA title for the worldwide market.
  • 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.
  • 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.