Where Winds Meet Update 2.4 Introduces Hutuo Region, New Bosses, Boat Features, and Anniversary Rewards

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Where Winds Meet has received update 2.4, introducing the new Hutuo region of Hidden Mountain, additional story quests, world bosses, and two Omni-Weapon Skills. Players can explore new activities, including Marching Simulation, Meow Pole, Mounted Archery, and several puzzle-based challenges. The update also expands the Mirage Boat system with the Radiance Boat, offering new customization options, multiplayer building features, and additional activities.

The update also celebrates the game’s first anniversary with a large selection of events, login rewards, and new cosmetics. Players can claim a free outfit through Windtail Express, participate in anniversary activities, and unlock additional rewards through the Frostbound Edge Battle Pass. The November 13 update is being deployed through live maintenance, allowing players to remain logged in while certain features are temporarily unavailable.

Where Winds Meet Update 2.4 Patch Notes

Update Schedule and Maintenance

• The live update takes place on November 13, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:59 UTC+8.
• Players can remain logged in and continue playing during maintenance.
• Certain features and game modes may be temporarily unavailable.
• Maintenance may finish earlier or take longer depending on server conditions.
• The update is expected to become downloadable at approximately 23:00 UTC+8.
• Players who have not logged in again by 00:00 will be disconnected.
• Features that may be temporarily unavailable include:

  • Gifting.
  • Intimacy Points.
  • Gallery.
  • Bounties.
  • Guild features.
  • Showdown.
  • Breaking Army.
  • Sponsored Firework auctions.
  • Homestead management.
  • Retainer management.
• Failed Monthly Pass and Battle Pass gifts will be returned to the player’s Bag.

New Map: Hutuo

• Added Hutuo, a new region within Hidden Mountain.
• The region explores events surrounding a battle that took place sixteen years earlier.
• Players must meet the following requirements to access Hutuo:

  • Reach Level 32.
  • Complete the Kaifeng chapter, “New Arrival in Kaifeng.”
  • Complete the prerequisite quest, “Hutuo Memories.”

New Exploration Activities

Meow Meow Gameplay

• Added Marching Simulation, a board-style army strategy activity.
• Added Meow Pole, where players place poles to help cats cross a river.

New Exploration Mechanics

• Earth-Listening Urn: Discover buried treasure while dealing with traps.
• Topple Chest: Collapse a scaffold to make a chest fall.
• Swallowgram: Complete puzzles by assembling pieces.
• Shadow Play Tales: Collect shadow puppets through quests.
• Mounted Archery Challenge: Added a new mounted archery activity.

New Story Quests and Campaigns

Lost Chapter: Hutuo Memories

• Added the Lost Chapter “Hutuo Memories.”
• Completing the chapter rewards players with the Bleak Nocturne outfit.

Campaign: Hutuo River

• Added the Hutuo River campaign.
• Completing the campaign for the first time rewards the Winter’s Defiance accessory.
• Subsequent clears have a chance to reward Direwolf Spine.
• Direwolf Spine can also be obtained through the Season Shop.

Jianghu Legacies

• Added three Jianghu Legacies:

  • The Deepest Cut, following Zhao Tie of Luancheng.
  • Melody Amid Reeds.
  • Kindle the Void.
• Kindle the Void requires 6,000 Hidden Mountain exploration progress.
• Completing these activities rewards Medicinal Tales, Echo Jade, and other items.
• Kindle the Void additionally rewards the Dragonbend Token.

New Outpost and Exploration Content

• Added the Sheathed Passage Outpost.

  • The first clear rewards the tamable mount Gem Snow.
• Added the Names That Endure exploration activity.

  • Rewards Tuo’s Carving Knife.
  • Unlocks Stele Inscription gameplay.

New World Bosses

• Added two new world bosses:

  • Yelu Abuli.
  • Bingshen.
• Defeating each boss for the first time rewards:

  • Accessories.
  • Echo Jade.
  • Inner Way Note chests.
  • Sword Forge Challenge rewards.

New Omni-Weapon Skills

Gauntlets: Sky Tether

• Added the Sky Tether Omni-Weapon Skill for Gauntlets.
• Unlock requirements include:

  • Heavenwill Gauntlets Martial Art.
  • Wandering Tale “Bound for the Sky.”

Waist Drum: Silken Step

• Added the Silken Step Omni-Weapon Skill for Waist Drum.
• The skill allows players to glide across water.
• Unlock requirements include:

  • Museflow Waist Drum Martial Art.
  • Qingzhou Exploration “Rhythm of the Waves.”

Radiance Boat Improvements

• Added the Radiance Boat upgrade for the Mirage Boat.
• Upgrading requires:

  • Mirage Stardream Page.
  • Keel Rebirth Blueprint.
• Players can switch between the Mirage Boat and Radiance Boat at any time.
• Added new boat customization options:

  • Custom boat names.
  • Sail customization.
  • Hull effects.
• Added new boat routes, weather features, and docking options.
• Free Build mode supports up to four players.
• Players can upload and apply boat construction plans through the Gallery.
• Added the Crowd’s Favor progression system for boats.
• Added new interactive boat features:

  • Washroom.
  • Leisure Chair.
  • Tai Chi Tidecatch.
  • Ultra Leap of Faith.
  • Shared Fortune.

New Boat-Exclusive Outfit

• Added the Monarch of Heavens outfit.
• The outfit includes:

  • A victory cutscene.
  • Mountain Suppressor idle showcase.
  • Background.
  • Avatar.
  • Makeup.
  • Regal: Gilded Cloudpiercer title.
• The outfit supports dye customization and separate top and bottom clothing options.

First Anniversary Events

Windtail Express

• Event period: November 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027, at 04:59.
• Players can select one free outfit from 12 available options in the 2,580 Echo Bead tier.
• Players who already own all 12 outfits receive a Custom Chest instead.

Anniversary Reunion

• Event period: November 7 to November 21, 2026, at 04:59.
• Added seven-day login rewards.
• Additional sign-up rewards become available after the update:

  • Lingering Melody x10.
  • Resonating Melody x5.
  • Coin x10,000.

Swallow’s Gifts

• Event period: November 13 to December 10, 2026, at 04:59.
• Added seven-day login rewards.
• Rewards include the Journey Companion title.

Anniversary Encounter Gift

• Event period: November 13 to December 13, 2026, at 05:00.
• Players receive anniversary rewards through in-game mail:

  • Lingering Melody x5.
  • Resonating Melody x5.

Anniversary Fireworks

• Fireworks celebrations take place on November 14 and 15 at 19:30.
• The event is held at Pearlglow Lake.
• An anniversary mail gift becomes available on November 14 at 05:00.

First Top-Up Bonus Reset

• First top-up Echo Jade bonuses reset after the November 13 update.
• Unused first top-up bonus attempts from before the reset will not carry over.

Flow of Echoes

• Event period: November 13 to December 18, 2026, at 04:59.
• Top-ups reward Heroic Chime.
• Players can earn milestone rewards.
• Rewards include up to 2,880 Echo Beads in total.

Soaring Record

• Added an ongoing lifetime top-up reward system.
• Lifetime top-ups accumulate at a 1:1 ratio.
• Rewards include cosmetics such as the Abyssal Domain outfit.

Lucky Penny

• Event period: November 13 to December 5, 2026, at 05:00.
• Requirements:

  • Reach Level 3.
  • Complete the Qinghe chapter “Another New Wing.”
• Added a cat-themed event featuring shop vouchers.
• Available voucher discounts include:

  • 40 Off.
  • 60 Off.
  • 1,680 Off.
  • 3,280 Off.
  • 3,880 Off.
  • 6,480 Off.
• Vouchers remain valid until December 14, 2026.

Blades & Bonds

• Event period: November 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027, at 04:59.
• Requires Level 10.
• Added Horse Racing Chess for teams of two players.
• Added Tales on Tiles stories.

A Year Encountered

• Event period: November 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027, at 04:59.
• Players can earn Encounter Tokens.
• Encounter Tokens can be used in the Wayfarer’s Anniversary Shop.
• The Faded Fragrance Shop offers a total of 20 Lingering Melody.

Enduring Flame

• Event period: November 13 to December 10, 2026, at 04:59.
• Added Echo Trail and Drifter’s Tales quests.
• Completing the event rewards the Swallow’s Frame accessory.

Mid-Season Sprint: Arena

• Event period: November 19 to November 26, 2026, at 04:59.
• Requires Level 20.
• Added daily and weekly quests.
• Weekly quests reset every Monday at 05:00.

Winter Treasure-Hunting Meow

• Players at Level 5 or higher can claim the Cloud Watcher accessory.
• The reward is delivered through the in-game mailbox after the update.
• Players must claim it before December 5, 2026, at 05:00.

New Cosmetics and Shop Additions

Flowing Clarity Draw

• Available until December 7, 2026.
• Added the Luminous Tides outfit.
• Added the Lucent Ripples hairstyle.
• The draw features four prize pools.
• The first draw is free.
• The Lucent Ripples hairstyle supports dye customization.

Splendid Robes

• Available until December 18, 2026.
• Added the Plumed Opulence pack.
• Price: 2,580 Echo Beads.
• Limited to one purchase per player.

Limited-Time Hairstyles

• Bound Majesty:

  • Available until February 12, 2027.
  • Costs one Harmonic Core.
• Iris Herald Hair and Accessory Set:

  • Available until March 22, 2027.
  • Costs two Harmonic Cores.

Spectral Scroll

• Available until November 28, 2026.
• Added the Whispered Omens outfit.
• Event price: 600 Echo Beads.
• Price after the event: 1,280 Echo Beads.

Season Battle Pass: Frostbound Edge

• Available until December 10, 2026.
• Added the Frostbound Edge outfit.

Returning Battle Pass Appearance

• Added Willow Breeze as the first returning Battle Pass appearance.
• Available in the Battle Pass Limited-Time Shop until January 28, 2027.
• Limited-time price: $9.99.
• Price after the limited-time offer: $14.99.

New Weapon Skins and Effects

• Silent Voice: Twin Sentinels:

  • New Mo Blade skin.
  • Available until November 9, 2027.
  • Costs one Harmonic Core.
• Wrathful Lord: Masked Fury:

  • New martial-art visual effect for Skystrike Gauntlets.
  • Costs one Harmonic Core.
• Gale Steed:

  • New martial-art visual effect for Phalanxbane Blade.
  • Costs one Harmonic Core.
• Astral Array Weapon Skins:

  • Available at a limited-time discount of one Sound Jade.
  • Discount ends December 26, 2026.

Radiant Charger Weapon Skin Chest

• Added the Radiant Charger weapon skin chest.
• Pricing is based on the number of pieces obtained:

  • First piece: 680 Echo Beads.
  • Second piece: 540 Echo Beads.
  • Third piece onwards: 320 Echo Beads each.

New Mount

• Added the Pelican mount.
• Discounted price: 60 Echo Beads until December 14, 2026.
• Regular price after the discount: 300 Echo Beads.

Anniversary Special Pack

• Added the Pentatonic Harmony anniversary pack.
• Available until December 17, 2026.

Where Winds Meet was released on November 14, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android. The game was developed by Everstone Studio and published by NetEase Games.

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