Everstone Studio announced that it has pledged a three-year charitable sponsorship of an 18-year-old giant panda named "Qinchuan". This pledge is made on behalf of the global community of Where Winds Meet. It transforms the virtual chivalry and vow of protection into a real-world mission for conservation.
It was back in early April when the studio released the "Echoes Across the World" initiative which united wanderers around the world through shared voices. Within just two weeks since the event started, it managed to achieve a staggering 100 million "resonances." This is why in honor of the incredible display of community solidarity, it was decided to transform this virtual power into a meaningful real-world impact by supporting the conservation of the Giant Panda in the name of all of the wanderers worldwide.
The star of this sponsorship is named "Qinchuan" (Pedigree No. 713). This spirited male currently resides in the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center. It's native to the real-world geographical counterpart of the game's Qinchuan map. The Qinling giant panda in particular is a unique subspecies that has a significantly smaller population and a more restricted habitat. It makes their conservation status even more critically endangered.
The sponsorship period runs for three years beginning April 28. During this period, donations made in the name of Where Winds Meet players support critical operations at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center. These include:
- Feeding and specialized breeding programs for the Qinling giant panda population.
- Field rescue efforts and infrastructure improvements for rare wildlife habitats.
- Public education and scientific outreach to foster a global culture of ecological awareness.
In a statement, the team from Everstone Studio revealed that the spirit of Wuxia isn't just about the sword but also about the covenant on guarding what is precious.
The name of the panda is the same as the highly anticipated finale of the Hexi expansion, "Qinchuan." Read more about it here.
Where Winds Meet is an epic open-world action-adventure RPG that's rooted in the rich legacy of Wuxia. It is set during the turbulent era of tenth-century China and players take on the role of a young sword master as they uncover forgotten truths and the mysteries of their own identity.
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