What changed in Where Winds Meet in 2026

107 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 9, 2026 to May 27, 2026

  1. 19 events
    Added permission detail descriptions in Guild Adminui ux

    Helps quickly understand what each permission does.

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    Added 'Path Tutorial' to 'Path Guide'new content

    Wanderers can practice skills in tutorial stages to quickly experience martial art features.

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    Reduced Coin cost for 'Martial Art Reset'balance changeMilestone

    Resetting will now return 100% of the Coins spent on upgrading.

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    Added secondary confirmation prompt when recycling gearquality of life

    Prompt appears for gear saved in a 'Development Plan'.

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    Adjusted Guild War League Rank Attributesbalance changeMilestone

    Max HP and attack of neutral bosses and monsters reduced based on Guild's League Rank.

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    Optimized event boss marks in Arena - Perception Forestgameplay

    Distinguished from default map boss marks.

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    Optimized sorting rules for Energy gameplay rewardsquality of life

    Improved efficiency in reward displays.

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    Added revive mechanism in Arena - 3v3 ArenagameplayMilestone

    Players can revive teammates within 10 meters after they fall.

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    Adjusted usable scenarios for Scroll & Script itemsbalance change

    They can no longer be used in combat, consistent with food.

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    Optimized gear attunement switch experiencequality of life

    Quick switch prompt for attunement types of all equipped gear.

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    Introduced 'A Journey into Jianghu' featurenew content

    Provides clearer development guidance and a 'Quick Enhance' entrance for upgrade materials.

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    Optimized gear set switch experiencequality of life

    Quick switch prompt appears when completing a set switch.

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    Optimized poison zone damage mechanics in Arena - Perception Forestgameplay

    Damage taken inside the zone will gradually increase over time.

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    Optimized display adaptation of various interfacesui ux

    Improved adaptation on special screens.

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    Optimized leaderboard displays in Hero's Realm and Sword Trialperformance
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    Optimized scene performance in Arena modesperformance
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    Reduced Echo Jade cost for 'Inner Way Conversion'balance changeMilestone

    Each conversion will now cost Echo Jade ×500 after free attempts.

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    Fixed tracking distance calculation errors in Guild Warbug fix

    Corrected issues with carrying the Fortune Tree.

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    Optimized 'Auto-Recycle Gear' featurequality of life

    Synchronized filters for customized auto-recycle plans.

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  2. 29 events
    Lower Tuning Cost for Tier 91 Gearquality of life

    Reduced coin costs for tuning Tier 91 gear.

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    Optimized Initial Attributes for Tier 91 Defense Gearbalance change

    Adjusted drop probabilities for various attributes based on player preferences.

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    Easier Tuning Material Acquisitionquality of life

    Legendary Melodic Stones can now be crafted from Epic Melodic Stones.

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    Added Detailed Rule Descriptions for Wandering Pathsgameplay
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    Fixed PS5 Controller Focus Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where controller focus would disappear after Battle Pass Level 50.

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    Tuning - Quick Add Functionquality of life

    New feature to intelligently select materials for tuning.

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    In-game Event Times Display Local Time Zoneui ux

    Easier tracking of event times based on device's local time zone.

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    Fixed Server Identification Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where the server was incorrectly identified after adding the US West server.

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    Refined Shadow Details in Bamboo Retreatvisuals

    Improved visuals during the beginner tutorial.

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    Fixed Campaign Quest Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where players were unable to use 'Flowing Glow' to reach the Governor's Residence.

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    Weekly Ban List Feature Addednew content

    View the list of permanently banned players from the previous week on the Arena page.

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    Fixed Lumina Guide Quest Completion Issuebug fix

    Resolved a rare issue where the quest would not complete after finishing two 'Wandering Tales' in Liangzhou.

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    Pacing Adjustments for Gear Developmentgameplay

    Future updates will synchronize level caps and gear tiers with seasonal cycles.

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    Fixed Talent Activation Issue in Starlit Canvasbug fix

    Wanderers can now claim the Leaf of Attainment via in-game mail and activate the talent.

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    Retuning Correction Featurebug fix

    Allows players to retune attributes with a cooldown period.

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    Improved Open World Signposts Recommendation Logicquality of life

    Prioritizes messages in your set language and filters out low-quality or irrelevant content.

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    Optimized Mystic Skill Descriptionquality of life

    Improved clarity for obtaining Mystic Skill · Goosy Slide.

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    Fixed Controller Bug in Battle Pass Rewardsbug fix

    Resolved issue preventing players from scrolling to select rewards beyond Level 52.

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    Increased Character Limit for Search Barquality of life

    Allows for more complete entries when looking up character names or keywords.

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    Introduction of Gear Relaying and Modulatingnew contentMilestone

    New mechanics for enhancing gear attributes through Relaying and Modulating.

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    Fixed Text Display Bug in News Windowbug fix

    Resolved text display bug when running at 4K resolution.

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    Fixed Chinese Text in UI Menusbug fix

    Resolved instances where Chinese text appeared in certain UI menus.

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    New Archery Jade Crafting Bonusesnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new 2-piece bonuses for Archery Jades.

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    Start of Season 3 UpdatesgameplayMilestone

    Unlocking of new levels and gear tiers at the start of Season 3.

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    Enhanced Icon Resolution and Clarityvisuals

    Improved visual connection between set names and icons, fixed item name cut-off in pop-up windows.

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    Fixed Spotlight Mode Interface Bugbug fix

    Resolved issue where buttons overlapped and could not be interacted with.

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    Optimized Memory Usage on PS5performanceMilestone

    Reduces crashes and improves overall performance.

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    Fixed Localization Errorsbug fix

    Resolved various localization errors across multiple interfaces.

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    Added Dungeon Guide Buttonui ux

    Quick access to text and image walkthroughs in Hero's Realm and Sword Trial interfaces.

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  3. 21 events
    Fixed Liangzhou Injustice Quest Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue preventing the completion of Liangzhou Injustice Quest - Snowball Showdown.

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    Improved Instructional Text for Gamesui ux

    Enhanced instructional text for gameplay in Mahjong and Madiao Cards.

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    Streamlined New Player Tutorialquality of life

    Adjusted unlock timing for tutorials and optimized notification rules during early game.

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    Fixed Subtitle and Audio Desync Issuesbug fix

    Fixed desync issues between subtitles and audio in various cutscenes.

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    Fixed Abnormal Subtitles in Campaignbug fix

    Fixed abnormal subtitles during cutscenes of Campaign - Death of the Governor.

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    Chat Function Upgradesui ux

    Added features including chat access via PS5 touchpad and custom sorting for chat channels.

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    Optimized Controller Cursor Selection Logicui ux

    Resolved an issue where certain buttons could not be highlighted.

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    New Controller Layout Presets Addedui ux

    Added three brand-new controller layout presets.

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    Fixed Campaign Thought Clearing Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where characters were unable to clear their distracting thoughts in Campaign - Death of the Governor on mobile.

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    Fixed Overlapping UI on iPadsbug fix

    Fixed an issue on iPads where the UI elements on the Profile would abnormally overlap.

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    Clarified Tuning Rules Descriptionui ux

    Clarified the description text for tuning rules.

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    Fixed Overlapping UI in Spotlight Interfacebug fix

    Fixed overlapping UI issues in the Spotlight interface.

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    Fixed Mystic Skill Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where using Mystic Skill - Goosy Slide failed to defeat a boss.

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    Fixed Abnormal Hair Color on Mobilebug fix

    Fixed the abnormal hair color for Hairstyle - Dusk Rider on mobile.

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    Sync Other Character Settings Button Addedquality of life

    New button to synchronize controller layouts across different characters.

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    Button Conflict Resolution for Controllerui ux

    Added independent button binding options for Interact/Pick Up/Talk in Hero's Realm and Sword Trial.

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    Improved In-Game Font Displayvisuals

    Improved the visual display of in-game fonts, rolling out as a test on PS5.

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    Fixed Abnormal Audio in Campaignbug fix

    Fixed abnormal audio in Campaign - Death of the Governor and Jianghu Legacy - A Bitter Draught of Home.

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    Winds of Fortune Rewards Eventseasonal event

    From April 16th to April 19th, players at Exploration Level 10+ will receive daily Energy mail.

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    New US West Server Addednetwork

    Added a new server in the US West region to improve network connection quality.

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    Fixed Abnormal Subtitles in Main Chapterbug fix

    Fixed abnormal subtitles during cutscenes of Main Chapter - Liangzhou Melody.

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  4. 16 events
    Dye Plan Expansionbalance change

    Players can now expand the number of Outfit → Dye Plan slots.

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    Painted Boat Cruise Updatenew content

    Refresh of the 'Painted Boat' with new features available during 'Mirage Boat'.

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    Exploration Update with Treasure Chests and Odditiesnew content

    Introduced exploration enabling players to collect Treasure Chests and Oddities, with rewards synced.

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    Refined Female Protagonist Animationsvisuals

    Refined animations for the female protagonist in cutscenes.

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    Optimized Character Control Feelperformance

    Optimized the control feel for character actions.

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    Enhanced Team Invitation Experiencequality of life

    Improved team invitation experience with differentiation between invitation types.

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    Bag Optimizationquality of life

    Improvements to Bag sorting and interface for better item management.

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    Enhanced Notifications for Co-op Modequality of life

    Alerts when other players enter your co-op mode will now be clearer.

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    Quick Chip Exchange Featurequality of life

    Added quick chip exchange feature in Wandering Paths.

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    Improved Chat Functionalityui ux

    Enhanced chat functionality for players while spectating.

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    Improved Boss Execution Skillbug fix

    Enhanced the Execution Skill of the Boss, giving players more time to react.

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    Scenic Landmark Photo Featurenew content

    Players can create a 'Scenic Landmark' for photography.

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    Arena Practice Modenew content

    Added Arena Practice to familiarize players with combat rules.

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    Dance Emote Addednew content

    New action module 'Dance' has been added for free use.

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    Adjusted Scoring System in Wandering Pathsgameplay

    Adjusted scoring system for matches with large point gaps.

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    Improved Disconnect Notificationsquality of life

    Players can now view teammates' online status upon entering the dungeon.

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  5. 22 events
    Monthly Fund Upgradebalance change

    Major upgrade to the Monthly Fund with new VIP Shop and Must-Haves List features.

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    Training Ground Update: Boss Dummynew content

    Access Boss Dummy targets for combat practice in the Training Ground.

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    New Map: Nine Mortal Ways Basenew contentMilestone

    Explore the underground Ghostlight Market and complete encounters for rewards.

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    Year of Abundanceseasonal event

    Log in daily from January 30 to February 12, 2026, to claim gifts.

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    Swallow's Bondseasonal event

    Event from January 9 to March 5, 2026, encouraging teamwork between new and returning players.

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    New Event: First Jianghu Martial Gamesseasonal event

    Participate in various events from January 9 to February 3, 2026.

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    Martial Art Effects Customizationnew content

    Players can customize Martial Art Effects for individual skills starting January 9, 2026.

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    Multi-character Feature availability delayed until end of Januarynew content

    Further optimizations are required for the feature.

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    New Map: Mistveil Prisonnew contentMilestone

    Encounter a new character and embark on a solo adventure after completing the Mistveil Dungeon.

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    Photo Mode Optimizationperformance

    Major upgrades to the in-game photo feature for better captures.

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    New Lost Chapter: The Gilded Chasenew content

    Take on a bounty for the elusive Master Thief after completing a main chapter.

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    Urgent fix for Kaifeng Map issue on Mobilebug fix
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    Fixed interface display issue in A Warrior's Journey/Engagementbug fix
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    Version 1.2 Appearance Showcasenew content

    New appearances available in Battle Pass, Draw Shop, and Shop after the update.

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    Kaifeng Final Volume: Gambit Beneath the Shimmernew content

    Unlock 'Campaign: Supreme Freedom' by completing specific tasks.

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    New Gameplay: Divinationnew content

    Participate in Divination gameplay after the version update.

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    Guild Battle - Preseasonseasonal event

    Participate in the Guild Battle from January 9 to February 6, 2026.

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    Gifts for Fledgling and Friendsseasonal event

    New characters gain 'Fledgling' status for 14 days with special rewards.

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    New Lost Chapter: Whispers Beneath the Moonnew content

    Unfold a tragicomic tale after reaching level 32 and completing a main chapter.

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    New Feature: Auto-Recycle and Gear Retrievalquality of life

    New options for gear management in the inventory.

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    Urgent fix for keybinding schemes not saving properlybug fix
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    New Encounter: Bellman's Oathnew content

    Complete Quest: Melodies of Peace to access new encounters.

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