Everstone has released a new Where Winds Meet update on consoles today, which will show up as version 1.015 (complete version 1.015.000), which should also be for the big version 1.2 content drop set to happen tomorrow, January 9.
Speaking of which, the complete version 1.2 patch notes are also available, and this details the new map, new story content and a lot more.
There’s a lot to take in, so read on for the complete info on version 1.2.
Where Winds Meet Update 1.015 Released, as Complete Patch Notes for Ver. 1.2 Makes Its Way Out
Family isn’t just about blood, but loyalty and support.
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Participation Requirements: Reach Lv. 5 and complete Qinghe Main Chapter: Another New Wing
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Area Description: The branches of the Nine Mortal Ways hide in plain sight amid the city’s endless crowds. Yet their true heart lies in the underground Ghostlight Market. Starting January 23, 2026, by exploring the “Nine Mortal Ways Base,” Wanderers can obtain the “Amidst Ghosts,” experience the top ten Scams, learn how to guard against fraud, and claim generous rewards such as the accessory [Stone of My Heart], hat [Iron Rice Bowl], hair ornament [Golden Rat], hero title [Notorious Rodent], and [Lingering Melody].
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New Encounter: The Kaifeng Prefecture reminds all citizens to stay vigilant against widespread scams recently. Complete the encounters “Honest Shovel,” “Anti-Fraud Ambassador,” and “Crazy Stones” to claim rewards including the accessory [Honest Shovel] and the hero title [No Free Lunch].
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Mysterious Stage: “Broken walls and ruins, echoes of catastrophe—all tell the tale of this ancient site. The layers of the city are the layers of civilization. The entrance lies hidden deep within the Nine Mortal Ways Base, awaiting a destined wanderer.”
Introduction: Starting January 16, 2026, a new character will appear in Mistveil Forest, Kaifeng. After you complete the Mistveil Dungeon and return to the entrance, you’ll encounter an unexpected guide who will lead you into a new adventure. What awaits is for you to discover… Note: This “Mysterious Stage” is designed for solo play.
Complete to unlock “Campaign: Supreme Freedom”
A grand feast, a mythic treasure.
A pleading melody, a city in turmoil.
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Introduction: First clear rewards Lingering Melody. Collect Kaifeng: Tales and Echoes clues for Decoration: Spring Seeking.
Complete both tasks above to unlock Revelry Hall’s fourth-floor key and Shimmer of South Easter eggs.
Wanderers who replay the final volume’s “Campaign: Supreme Freedom” will have a chance to obtain the decoration [Into the Dream], which can also be exchanged through the “Season Shop”.
Moreover, clearing all Kaifeng campaigns rewards the accessory [A Zephyr’s Answer].”
On their own turf, wanderers thrive and master their craft.
A warmup for the Guild Battle!
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Event Time:
Preparation Phase: January 9–16, 2026
Competition Phase: January 17–February 6, 2026. Matchmaking opens every Saturday and Sunday.
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Participation Requirements: Reach Guild Lv.3 and achieve a Guild Prosperity of 30,000.
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Introduction
Following the version update on January 9, 2026, the Guild Battle: Preseason will officially commence. The preseason is divided into a Preparation Phase and a Competition Phase.
(1) Preparation Phase:
Guild members can learn special skills exclusive to the Guild Battle through [Technique Development], which will play crucial roles in the battles. Guild Leaders can recruit more like-minded members to strategize together for the upcoming battles.
Guilds will be divided into Battlegrounds. Before the battle begins, the Guild Leader and Deputy Leader must choose one of the following Battlegrounds. This choice can only be made once per season.
Note: It is recommended to join the Battleground corresponding to your region for the smoothest gameplay experience.
Canglang: Asia & Oceania
Yunya: Europe & Africa
Yougu: North & South America
(2) Competition Phase:
Matchmaking for the Preseason will be available at designated times every Saturday and Sunday.
In battles, leverage the preparations made during the Preparation Phase—recruitment, tactical planning, and skill training—to gain an advantage!
Note: Battle times differ for each Battleground.
Canglang: Saturdays & Sundays, 20:30 (UTC+8)
Yunya: Saturdays & Sundays, 20:30 (UTC+1)
Yougu: Saturdays & Sundays, 20:30 (UTC-5)
After the battles begin, matchmaking will only occur within the same Battleground. Rankings within each group will be based on match score.
Participants will earn rewards such as [Guild Reputation], [Wonder Jade], and [Treasure Token] for each Preseason battle. Additional ranking rewards will be distributed at the end of the Preseason based on final standings.
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Availability: After the version update on January 9, 2026
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Introduction: Players who commit repeated offenses or frequently escape capture may be sentenced to “Joint Punishment”.
Once sentenced, the player’s partners, sworn cohorts, masters/apprentices, and friends with Intimacy ≥16,000 may also be implicated and jailed. Implicated players will receive a confirmation prompt before the process continues. After being jailed together, both primary and implicated players can activate a Joint Parade—facing public admonishment together. The more participants, the greater the sentence reduction!
Hear the sky’s song: flowers sink, bells chime, a harmony both real and rare.
Heed the land’s call: mists part, a mysterious figure speaks the secrets there.
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Introduction: The new encounters “Voices in the Air” and “Bellman’s Oath” are now available. Bury the seeds of Moonlit Flowers in the Flower Expanse and restore the great bell atop the Peace Bell Tower. When the bell tolls once more, the ethereal symphony heard through the aid of others echoes between heaven and earth—a sound seemingly not of this world…”
Wealth is born unto you, only to be scattered like dust.
For the Master’s birthday, I invite all to celebrate on the Mirage Boat and ensure he will not feel lonely.
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Unlock Requirements: Complete the Main Chapter: A Horse Neighs in the Forest (Still Shore, Qinghe).
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Introduction: After January 16, 2026, Wanderers can visit the Bounty Board in Qinghe – Harvestfall Village. Master Wuhen of Weiyang City has posted a bounty for Jun Bu Jian, the elusive Master Thief. Wanderers may take up the contract to witness the thief’s so-called “elegance” firsthand.
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Completing this quest rewards items including [Lingering Melody] and [Echo Jade].
“Love and romance? They’ll only slow my sword arm!”
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Participation Requirements: Reach Lv.32 and complete the Kaifeng Main Chapter “New Arrival in Kaifeng – Setting Out.
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Introduction: With the Jan 26, 2026 update, seek out a hidden ancestral hall in Prosperity Haven. If you’ve already rescued the runaway bridegroom Xiao Shi, you can now unfold the “tragicomic tale” of two young souls with him.
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Rewards: Accessory: Cool Breeze Fan, Hero Title: Little Matchmaker, Echo Jade and other rewards.
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Introduction: Within “”Sword Trial””, wanderers can access the “”Training Ground”” to summon “”Boss Dummy”” targets for combat practice. These dummies are modeled after various major bosses and are categorized into three types: Timed Boss Dummy, Fixed-HP Boss Dummy, and Free Boss Dummy.
During practice sessions, wanderers may also apply buffs to better simulate the conditions of an actual battle.
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Test Feature: After the January 9, 2026 version update, Wanderers who have not yet joined a sect can visit [Mysterious Daoist · Yuanzhen] at Qinghe – Harvestfall Village to participate in the Divination gameplay.
Faster, Higher, Stronger, Together!
Recently, bounty boards across Kaifeng have been buzzing with excitement. A closer look reveals: The First Jianghu Martial Games are underway! Great rewards await all participants!
Puzzled, you ask, “What’s a Jianghu Martial Games?””A brawny uncle nearby laughs heartily: “It’s human ladder building, carrying grannies, escaping secret chambers, and building guilds!””
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Event Time: After update on January 9, 2026 – Februry 3, 2026, 04：59：59
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Participation Requirements: Reach Lv. 5 and complete Qinghe Main Chapter: Another New Wing
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Event Description: After the update, the Jianghu Martial Games events [“Faster” – Elder Express], [“Higher” – Masters Rise from Flat Ground] , and [“Stronger” – Test of Courage] will open simultaneously; [“Together” – Myriad Boards] will open on January 12.
Complete these events to earn [Little Red Flowers], which can be exchanged at the event-limited [Provision Store] for rewards including the appearance [Hide & Seek (hat)], [Pretty Terrifying (face accessory)], the docoration [Moonrise Over the River], [Resonating Melody], and more!
After the event ends, members of the top 30 guilds will receive the title [Hero Paragon: Five Virtues], [Wonder Jade], and [Treasure Token]. Guild Leaders and Deputy Leaders will additionally receive the badge [Gold Leader]. Members of guilds ranked 31-200 will receive the title [Hero Paragon: Three Virtues], [Wonder Jade], and [Treasure Token]. Guild Leaders and Deputy Leaders will additionally receive the badge [Silver Leader]. Furthermore, all guilds will receive [Wonder Jade] and [Treasure Token] when their total accumulated [Little Red Flowers] reaches 50,000 and 100,000. This count only includes flowers obtained by members who are currently in the guild.
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Event Time: After the version update on January 9, 2026
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Participation Requirements: After the maintenance update on January 9, wanderers who create a new character and enter the Jianghu will gain the “Fledgling” status for 14 days.
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Introduction: Fledgling wanderers can earn [Fledgling Growth Chests] by taking on the Energy Challenge in solo, team, or co-op mode. Fledgling’s Gifts – With the launch of the Fledgling system, all existing players can also receive [Fledgling Appearance Chest] and other rewards. Cooperating with Fledgling players grants extra benefits in Guild, Hero’s Realms, and Sword Trial modes.
A “Fledgling Bonus” is now available in Guild events—completing them with a “Fledgling” player gives a chance to earn extra [Guild Fledging Gift], with rewards for all participating players.”
New swallows arrive with the season, traveling together with the wind.
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Event Time: After the version update on January 9, 2026 to March 5, 2026
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Participation Requirements: Reach Lv.5 and complete Qinghe Main Chapter: Another New Wing.
“Fledgling”: Wanderers who, at the time of their first event participation, have either the Fledgling (within 14 days of character creation) or Returning Swallow (having triggered the “Swallow’s Return”) marker, and are below Level 60, will participate as “Fledglings.”
“Guide Swallow”: Wanderers with a Character Level ≥ 60 at the time of their first event participation will participate as a “Guide Swallow.”
Note: Wanderers who, at the time of first participation, have the Fledgling or Returning Swallow marker and have reached Level 14, may choose either of the two identities to participate.
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Introduction: Wanderers familiar with the jianghu are encouraged to team up with new friends just starting their journey or old friends returning from afar to complete objectives and earn bountiful rewards.
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Fledglings can obtain cultivation item rewards such as [Gear Catch-up Chest], [Tuning Stone Catch-up Chest], and [Attune Stone Catch-up Chest]. Guide Swallows can obtain appearance rewards including the accessory [Familiar Branch], the hero title [Grand Leading Swallow], and the badge [Leading Swallow].
A fresh start! Log in daily to claim gifts!
Release: After the January 9, 2026 version update.
Release: After the January 9, 2026 version update.
Release: After the January 9, 2026 version update.
Release: After the January 9, 2026 version update.
Release: After the January 9, 2026 version update.
Release: After the January 9, 2026 version update.
Release: January 12, 2026.
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Release: January 26, 2026
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Mount “Ghoststride” will remain available at the Draw Shop until May 14, 2026.
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Photo Mode Optimization
Starting January 9, 2026, the in-game photo feature gets a major upgrade! Capture your most stylish Jianghu moments with these new tools:
Real Multi-Lighting Effects: Lights now affect characters, NPCs, and environments, with up to three adjustable light sources for realistic, creative shots.
Wallpaper-Quality Ultra HD Mode: Shoot in 2× device resolution for stunning 4K wallpaper-ready images at ease.
Silhouette Mode: Hide character lighting with one tap for cinematic, moody shots.
Night Mode: Easily control environmental lighting to capture the beauty of the night.
More Enhancements: Hide titles, new “My” template category, UI-hidden mode supports camera rotation and movement, 4-way controls on mobile, time-freeze capture on mobile, and simultaneous character movement + zoom on PC.
Note: Higher model detail on mobile will be available in a future engine update due to engine considerations.
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Promise Keeper
Starting January 9, 2026, wanderers can obtain [Never-Delay Feather] if you defeat Bosses in “Hero’s Realm” and “Sword Trial” (excluding Guild Hero’s Realm and Joint Battle) of Wandering Paths and your teammate claims the Energy reward.
Collect a certain amount of [Never-Delay Feather] to unlock the exclusive Hero Title [Promise Keeper] automatically. Earn more [Never-Delay Feather] to level up [Promise Keeper].
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Optimization: Co-op for Wandering Paths
Co-op Room now allows players to return directly after “Wandering Paths” activities, with the host controlling this setting.
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Optimization: Assist Signpost
Assist Signpost now unlocks more appearances. Reaching 100 likes upgrades it to the High-Like Assist Signpost, with enhanced colors and effects.
Additional appearances arrive through the Assistance Ranking—earned by gathering likes or helping in Co-op Boss fights.
Weekly rankings grant you limited access to Hero Assist Signpost Appearance and Echo Jade.
Also introducing Heroic Shadow Assist. In Solo Mode Boss fights, a known or unknown Wanderer may drop in to lend a hand.
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New Feature: Auto-Recycle and Gear Retrieval
The Bag→ Gear → Gear Recycling” interface now includes”Auto-Recycle” and “Gear Retrieval”. Auto-Recycle”: Set custom rules to automatically recycle eligible gear into materials. It is disabled by default and can be enabled manually. “Gear Retrieval”: Return all materials from recycling to recover any gear recycled (manually or automatically) in the past 7 days.
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New Feature: Exploration Book
[Requirements]: Clear Qinghe Campaign “Still Shore”
[Introduction]: “Exploration Book” gameplay is available, including “Weekly Digest” and “Unexplored Tales”.
Weekly Digest: Personalized weekly must-do gameplay recommendations or editing your own weekly gameplay checklist for quick access to preferred events.
Unexplored Tales: Recommending quests that you might have missed.
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Web Account Center
A new web-based Account Center is now available for managing account bindings. More features will be added in the future.
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Patch Note: Controller Optimizations
[Touchpad support] PlayStation controller supports zoned pressure input / four-way sliding for operational efficiency. It provides more quick-access system operation methods and supports customization
[Voice Input] Simplified voice input with synchronized text conversion, reducing the operational cost of text output with the controller, and optimizing the text input experience for controller operations
[Global Cursor] Supports global cursor for seamless interface control. Freely switch between cursor/focus operation for precise point-and-click actions and simplified operation paths
[Jade Umbrella Plan Recommendation] mA replacement melee button layout better suited for Vernal Umbrella is ready in the key settings. Go try it out
1. Improved various text content and translations.
2. Enhanced mobile latency and battlefield performance.
3. Optimized material and environment rendering on consoles for greater stability.
4. Reduced login latency on specific device models.
5. Resolved text overflow issues in UI elements for certain languages.
6. Reduced lag and latency in the Draw Shop.
7. Fixed an issue preventing controller confirmation in the Brightness settings menu.
8. Resolved a loading issue with Group Portrait on the personal profile page.
9. Corrected an incorrect stat display for the Arena talent.
10. Guild: Fixed an issue where the area/language information on the recommendation page displayed as “Loading” and was unselectable.
11. Resolved persistent notification dots in Season and Season Shop interfaces.
12. Fixed overlapping pages when switching quickly on the personal profile.
13. Fixed an unresponsive “View More” button in the Member Roster.
14. Corrected audio playback errors in certain cutscenes.
15. Fixed the “Strange Statue XIII” not appearing in the wardrobe.
16. Resolved display anomalies for some Gossip Papers.
17. Fixed an issue with confirming search input on consoles.
18. Fixed a brief flash of the game scene when loading into the “Foundation Trials”
19. Added new time slots for the “Test Your Skills” guild gameplay.
20. Fixed HDR settings not saving correctly on consoles.
21. Resolved missing voice lines in the “Leaves in Wind” quest on some mobile devices.
22. Restored missing entrance and exit voice lines for the characters River Master and Zheng E.
23. Fixed an incomplete display of the progress bar when claiming “Engagement” tier rewards.
24. Fixed the unintended ability to heal opponents during spars.
25. Corrected the display error for gear tiers in the bag for some languages.
26. Fixed an issue preventing trophy acquisition after completing the “Heavenfall” quest.
27. Resolved an unselectable area filter in the [Discipleship] sidebar.
28. Fixed an issue where wearing a top/bottom-separated outfit prevented previewing non-separated outfits.
29. Added controller vibration support for the following mounts: “White-browed Goose”, “Fleethoof”, and “Horskie”.
30. Optimized controller vibration feedback for horse-type mounts.
31. Improved the UI for the Kaifeng Tour Map, Healer interface, and Tuning interface; enhanced multilingual adaptation for the Firework Auction interface.
With a patch this big, don’t be surprised if a follow-up patch is released soon to fix any issues that arises.
