What changed in Where Winds Meet in 2026
107 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 9, 2026 to May 27, 2026
- 19 eventsAdded permission detail descriptions in Guild Adminui ux
Helps quickly understand what each permission does.
SteamAdded 'Path Tutorial' to 'Path Guide'new contentWanderers can practice skills in tutorial stages to quickly experience martial art features.
SteamReduced Coin cost for 'Martial Art Reset'balance changeMilestoneResetting will now return 100% of the Coins spent on upgrading.
SteamAdded secondary confirmation prompt when recycling gearquality of lifePrompt appears for gear saved in a 'Development Plan'.
SteamAdjusted Guild War League Rank Attributesbalance changeMilestoneMax HP and attack of neutral bosses and monsters reduced based on Guild's League Rank.
SteamOptimized event boss marks in Arena - Perception ForestgameplayDistinguished from default map boss marks.
SteamOptimized sorting rules for Energy gameplay rewardsquality of lifeImproved efficiency in reward displays.
SteamAdded revive mechanism in Arena - 3v3 ArenagameplayMilestonePlayers can revive teammates within 10 meters after they fall.
SteamAdjusted usable scenarios for Scroll & Script itemsbalance changeThey can no longer be used in combat, consistent with food.
SteamOptimized gear attunement switch experiencequality of lifeQuick switch prompt for attunement types of all equipped gear.
SteamIntroduced 'A Journey into Jianghu' featurenew contentProvides clearer development guidance and a 'Quick Enhance' entrance for upgrade materials.
SteamOptimized gear set switch experiencequality of lifeQuick switch prompt appears when completing a set switch.
SteamOptimized poison zone damage mechanics in Arena - Perception ForestgameplayDamage taken inside the zone will gradually increase over time.
SteamOptimized leaderboard displays in Hero's Realm and Sword TrialperformanceSteamOptimized scene performance in Arena modesperformanceSteamReduced Echo Jade cost for 'Inner Way Conversion'balance changeMilestoneEach conversion will now cost Echo Jade ×500 after free attempts.
SteamFixed tracking distance calculation errors in Guild Warbug fixCorrected issues with carrying the Fortune Tree.
SteamOptimized 'Auto-Recycle Gear' featurequality of lifeSynchronized filters for customized auto-recycle plans.
Steam - 29 eventsOptimized Initial Attributes for Tier 91 Defense Gearbalance change
Adjusted drop probabilities for various attributes based on player preferences.
SteamEasier Tuning Material Acquisitionquality of lifeLegendary Melodic Stones can now be crafted from Epic Melodic Stones.
SteamAdded Detailed Rule Descriptions for Wandering PathsgameplaySteamFixed PS5 Controller Focus Issuebug fixResolved issue where controller focus would disappear after Battle Pass Level 50.
SteamTuning - Quick Add Functionquality of lifeNew feature to intelligently select materials for tuning.
SteamIn-game Event Times Display Local Time Zoneui uxEasier tracking of event times based on device's local time zone.
SteamFixed Server Identification Issuebug fixResolved issue where the server was incorrectly identified after adding the US West server.
SteamFixed Campaign Quest Issuebug fixResolved issue where players were unable to use 'Flowing Glow' to reach the Governor's Residence.
SteamWeekly Ban List Feature Addednew contentView the list of permanently banned players from the previous week on the Arena page.
SteamFixed Lumina Guide Quest Completion Issuebug fixResolved a rare issue where the quest would not complete after finishing two 'Wandering Tales' in Liangzhou.
SteamPacing Adjustments for Gear DevelopmentgameplayFuture updates will synchronize level caps and gear tiers with seasonal cycles.
SteamFixed Talent Activation Issue in Starlit Canvasbug fixWanderers can now claim the Leaf of Attainment via in-game mail and activate the talent.
SteamImproved Open World Signposts Recommendation Logicquality of lifePrioritizes messages in your set language and filters out low-quality or irrelevant content.
SteamOptimized Mystic Skill Descriptionquality of lifeImproved clarity for obtaining Mystic Skill · Goosy Slide.
SteamFixed Controller Bug in Battle Pass Rewardsbug fixResolved issue preventing players from scrolling to select rewards beyond Level 52.
SteamIncreased Character Limit for Search Barquality of lifeAllows for more complete entries when looking up character names or keywords.
SteamIntroduction of Gear Relaying and Modulatingnew contentMilestoneNew mechanics for enhancing gear attributes through Relaying and Modulating.
SteamFixed Text Display Bug in News Windowbug fixResolved text display bug when running at 4K resolution.
SteamFixed Chinese Text in UI Menusbug fixResolved instances where Chinese text appeared in certain UI menus.
SteamNew Archery Jade Crafting Bonusesnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of new 2-piece bonuses for Archery Jades.
SteamStart of Season 3 UpdatesgameplayMilestoneUnlocking of new levels and gear tiers at the start of Season 3.
SteamEnhanced Icon Resolution and ClarityvisualsImproved visual connection between set names and icons, fixed item name cut-off in pop-up windows.
SteamFixed Spotlight Mode Interface Bugbug fixResolved issue where buttons overlapped and could not be interacted with.
SteamOptimized Memory Usage on PS5performanceMilestoneReduces crashes and improves overall performance.
SteamFixed Localization Errorsbug fixResolved various localization errors across multiple interfaces.
SteamAdded Dungeon Guide Buttonui uxQuick access to text and image walkthroughs in Hero's Realm and Sword Trial interfaces.
Steam - 21 eventsFixed Liangzhou Injustice Quest Issuebug fix
Fixed an issue preventing the completion of Liangzhou Injustice Quest - Snowball Showdown.
SteamImproved Instructional Text for Gamesui uxEnhanced instructional text for gameplay in Mahjong and Madiao Cards.
SteamStreamlined New Player Tutorialquality of lifeAdjusted unlock timing for tutorials and optimized notification rules during early game.
SteamFixed Subtitle and Audio Desync Issuesbug fixFixed desync issues between subtitles and audio in various cutscenes.
SteamFixed Abnormal Subtitles in Campaignbug fixFixed abnormal subtitles during cutscenes of Campaign - Death of the Governor.
SteamChat Function Upgradesui uxAdded features including chat access via PS5 touchpad and custom sorting for chat channels.
SteamOptimized Controller Cursor Selection Logicui uxResolved an issue where certain buttons could not be highlighted.
SteamFixed Campaign Thought Clearing Issuebug fixFixed an issue where characters were unable to clear their distracting thoughts in Campaign - Death of the Governor on mobile.
SteamFixed Overlapping UI on iPadsbug fixFixed an issue on iPads where the UI elements on the Profile would abnormally overlap.
SteamFixed Overlapping UI in Spotlight Interfacebug fixFixed overlapping UI issues in the Spotlight interface.
SteamFixed Mystic Skill Issuebug fixFixed an issue where using Mystic Skill - Goosy Slide failed to defeat a boss.
SteamFixed Abnormal Hair Color on Mobilebug fixFixed the abnormal hair color for Hairstyle - Dusk Rider on mobile.
SteamSync Other Character Settings Button Addedquality of lifeNew button to synchronize controller layouts across different characters.
SteamButton Conflict Resolution for Controllerui uxAdded independent button binding options for Interact/Pick Up/Talk in Hero's Realm and Sword Trial.
SteamImproved In-Game Font DisplayvisualsImproved the visual display of in-game fonts, rolling out as a test on PS5.
SteamFixed Abnormal Audio in Campaignbug fixFixed abnormal audio in Campaign - Death of the Governor and Jianghu Legacy - A Bitter Draught of Home.
SteamWinds of Fortune Rewards Eventseasonal eventFrom April 16th to April 19th, players at Exploration Level 10+ will receive daily Energy mail.
SteamNew US West Server AddednetworkAdded a new server in the US West region to improve network connection quality.
SteamFixed Abnormal Subtitles in Main Chapterbug fixFixed abnormal subtitles during cutscenes of Main Chapter - Liangzhou Melody.
Steam - 16 eventsPainted Boat Cruise Updatenew content
Refresh of the 'Painted Boat' with new features available during 'Mirage Boat'.
SteamExploration Update with Treasure Chests and Odditiesnew contentIntroduced exploration enabling players to collect Treasure Chests and Oddities, with rewards synced.
SteamRefined Female Protagonist AnimationsvisualsRefined animations for the female protagonist in cutscenes.
SteamEnhanced Team Invitation Experiencequality of lifeImproved team invitation experience with differentiation between invitation types.
SteamBag Optimizationquality of lifeImprovements to Bag sorting and interface for better item management.
SteamEnhanced Notifications for Co-op Modequality of lifeAlerts when other players enter your co-op mode will now be clearer.
SteamQuick Chip Exchange Featurequality of lifeAdded quick chip exchange feature in Wandering Paths.
SteamImproved Boss Execution Skillbug fixEnhanced the Execution Skill of the Boss, giving players more time to react.
SteamScenic Landmark Photo Featurenew contentPlayers can create a 'Scenic Landmark' for photography.
SteamAdjusted Scoring System in Wandering PathsgameplayAdjusted scoring system for matches with large point gaps.
SteamImproved Disconnect Notificationsquality of lifePlayers can now view teammates' online status upon entering the dungeon.
Steam - 22 eventsMonthly Fund Upgradebalance change
Major upgrade to the Monthly Fund with new VIP Shop and Must-Haves List features.
SteamTraining Ground Update: Boss Dummynew contentAccess Boss Dummy targets for combat practice in the Training Ground.
SteamNew Map: Nine Mortal Ways Basenew contentMilestoneExplore the underground Ghostlight Market and complete encounters for rewards.
SteamYear of Abundanceseasonal eventLog in daily from January 30 to February 12, 2026, to claim gifts.
SteamSwallow's Bondseasonal eventEvent from January 9 to March 5, 2026, encouraging teamwork between new and returning players.
SteamNew Event: First Jianghu Martial Gamesseasonal eventParticipate in various events from January 9 to February 3, 2026.
SteamMartial Art Effects Customizationnew contentPlayers can customize Martial Art Effects for individual skills starting January 9, 2026.
SteamMulti-character Feature availability delayed until end of Januarynew contentFurther optimizations are required for the feature.
SteamNew Map: Mistveil Prisonnew contentMilestoneEncounter a new character and embark on a solo adventure after completing the Mistveil Dungeon.
SteamPhoto Mode OptimizationperformanceMajor upgrades to the in-game photo feature for better captures.
SteamNew Lost Chapter: The Gilded Chasenew contentTake on a bounty for the elusive Master Thief after completing a main chapter.
SteamUrgent fix for Kaifeng Map issue on Mobilebug fixSteamFixed interface display issue in A Warrior's Journey/Engagementbug fixSteamVersion 1.2 Appearance Showcasenew contentNew appearances available in Battle Pass, Draw Shop, and Shop after the update.
SteamKaifeng Final Volume: Gambit Beneath the Shimmernew contentUnlock 'Campaign: Supreme Freedom' by completing specific tasks.
SteamNew Gameplay: Divinationnew contentParticipate in Divination gameplay after the version update.
SteamGuild Battle - Preseasonseasonal eventParticipate in the Guild Battle from January 9 to February 6, 2026.
SteamGifts for Fledgling and Friendsseasonal eventNew characters gain 'Fledgling' status for 14 days with special rewards.
SteamNew Lost Chapter: Whispers Beneath the Moonnew contentUnfold a tragicomic tale after reaching level 32 and completing a main chapter.
SteamNew Feature: Auto-Recycle and Gear Retrievalquality of lifeNew options for gear management in the inventory.
SteamUrgent fix for keybinding schemes not saving properlybug fixSteamNew Encounter: Bellman's Oathnew contentComplete Quest: Melodies of Peace to access new encounters.
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