Where Winds Meet has received its Version 1.5 update, introducing the new Liangzhou region alongside a significant expansion of story content. Players can explore a fresh frontier setting, continue the main narrative through new chapters, and engage with additional quests tied to the Hexi campaign.
The update also brings a wide range of new systems, events, and customization options, including a new faction, combat path, and social gameplay mode. With added language support and multiple limited-time events, this update further expands the game’s live-service experience.
Patch Notes
New Content
New Region Liangzhou
- Added Liangzhou region under Hexi campaign
- Unlock requirement
- Complete Hexi Campaign Whitecrown Fortress
- Access through Lost Chapters The Through the Pass
- Includes exploration rewards and item collection incentives
New Main Chapters
- Liangzhou Melody
- Requires level 14 and completion of The Burlap Sack
- Continues Hexi storyline into Chapter 2
- Paper Moon
- Requires level 14 and completion of Liangzhou Melody
- Expands narrative with new character arcs
New Campaign and Story Content
- Added Campaign Death of the Governor mission
- Added Jianghu Legacy story volumes with exploration rewards
- Added Campaign Heroes Compendium updates with new bosses
New Events
Link the Turtles
- Event duration April 17 to May 10 2026
- Match spirit tortoises on a 3 by 3 grid for rewards
- Rewards include
- Armor Winged Spire
- Background Autumn Moon Flowing Gold
- Accessories and ornaments
- Echo Jade and additional items
- Purchase limit of 1200 Lucky Bags per player
Sound of Startled Cicadas
- Available from April 23 2026
- Complete tasks to unlock discounted Exalted Zephyr set
- Discount ends May 10 2026
Additional Events
- Lumina Guide Liangzhou April 2 to April 30 2026
- Starlit Canvas reward-based painting activity
- Government Rest Days casual task rewards
- Slanted Willows seven day login rewards
- Dawn to Dusk daily login milestones
New Features and Systems
New Gameplay Systems
- Liangzhou Hero’s Realm
- 10 player campaign with exclusive rewards
- New Sect Raging Tides
- Includes faction mechanics and reputation system
- New Path Stonesplit Strength
- Introduces new martial abilities and combat enhancements
- New Mode Landlords
- Three player social card game
Guild and Seasonal Updates
- Updated Guild War system with new battleground
- Added seasonal rewards structure
- Season End Dash event April 22 to April 30 2026
New Items
- Added Wandering Signpost
- Used for sharing locations and clips
- Obtainable via crafting or seasonal shop
World Bosses
- Added Moongazing Maiden
- Added Everdeer
- Added Pocketrupt Circus
- Each boss drops Echo Jade and cosmetic rewards
New Customization and Appearances
- Battle Pass appearance Galloping Westwind
- Draw Shop appearance Moonlit Pavilion
- Shop appearance Boundless Heart
- Draw Shop hairstyle Dusk Rider
- Mystic Skill VFX Leap of Tumult
- Accessory set Shaiva’s Guise
- Mount Shaliwa
- Blade appearance No Regrets
- Shop appearance Traveler’s Gaze available April 5 2026
- Additional appearances released throughout April schedule
New Abilities
- Added Mystic Skill Goose Glide
- Unlocked automatically after update
- Enhances mobility and combat effectiveness
Quality of Life Updates
- Added Russian language support
- Total supported languages increased to 12
Maintenance
- Rolling maintenance scheduled April 2 2026
- 05:00 to 10:00 UTC plus 8
- Some features may be temporarily unavailable
Where Winds Meet launched on November 14, 2025, for PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile platforms. Version 1.5 update was released on April 2, 2026.
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