Where Winds Meet Receives Follow-Up Update 1.016 as Version 1.2 Goes Live

Yesterday, Everstone launched a console update for Where Winds Meet, bringing with it the major Version 1.2 content now available. A smaller update also went live on January 9th.

The console update released today, version 1.016 (or 1.016.000), is the same as the version 1.2 patch that PC players received earlier.

Read on for what we know about today’s patch.

Where Winds Meet Update 1.016 Released on Consoles on January 9

Everstone hasn’t commented on today’s update, so it’s unclear if it includes extra fixes or simply activates the 1.2 version.

Speaking of which, you can view the complete patch notes for it below.

Major Updates

New Map: Nine Mortal Ways Base

Family isn’t just about blood, but loyalty and support.

Participation Requirements: Reach Lv. 5 and complete Qinghe Main Chapter: Another New Wing
The Nine Mortal Ways operate secretly within the city, with their main base hidden beneath the surface in the Ghostlight Market. Beginning January 23, 2026, players can explore this base to complete the “Nine Mortal Ways Base” questline. This will allow them to experience ten different scams, learn how to avoid fraud, and earn valuable rewards. These rewards include the Stone of My Heart accessory, the Iron Rice Bowl hat, the Golden Rat hair ornament, the Notorious Rodent hero title, and the Lingering Melody item.
The city of Kaifeng is warning residents about a surge in scams. Complete the quests “Honest Shovel,” “Anti-Fraud Ambassador,” and “Crazy Stones” to earn rewards like the [Honest Shovel] accessory and the [No Free Lunch] hero title.
The Mysterious Stage is an ancient ruin, scarred by a past disaster. Its crumbling walls and hidden depths reveal the history of a lost civilization. The entrance to this place is concealed within the Nine Mortal Ways Base, waiting for someone it’s meant to find.

New Map: Mistveil Prison

Starting January 16, 2026, a new character will become available in Mistveil Forest, Kaifeng. Once you finish the Mistveil Dungeon and return to the start, you’ll meet a guide who will take you on a new quest. What that quest entails is a secret! Please note that this new content, called “Mysterious Stage,” is meant to be played by individuals only.

Kaifeng Final Volume: Gambit Beneath the Shimmer

Complete to unlock “Campaign: Supreme Freedom”

A grand feast, a mythic treasure.

A pleading melody, a city in turmoil.

To participate, you need to finish these tasks: complete the ‘Kaifeng Jianghu Legacy: Volume II: Shadows in Bloom’ storyline, finish the main ‘Kaifeng’ chapter called ‘Furnace of Heaven and Earth’, and explore enough of ‘Kaifeng’ to reach 6000 exploration points.

Begin by completing the “Lingering Melody” quest for initial rewards. Then, gather clues from “Kaifeng: Tales and Echoes” to unlock the “Spring Seeking” decoration.

I’m so excited! I just found out that if I finish those two tasks, I’ll unlock the key to the fourth floor of Revelry Hall and also get some cool extras from the Shimmer of South Easter eggs. Can’t wait to explore!

Players who complete the “Campaign: Supreme Freedom” in the latest update can earn the [Into the Dream] decoration. It’s also available for purchase in the Season Shop.

Moreover, clearing all Kaifeng campaigns rewards the accessory [A Zephyr’s Answer].”

Guild Battle – Preseason

On their own turf, wanderers thrive and master their craft.

A warmup for the Guild Battle!

Event Time:

Preparation Phase: January 9–16, 2026

Competition Phase: January 17–February 6, 2026. Matchmaking opens every Saturday and Sunday.
Participation Requirements: Reach Guild Lv.3 and achieve a Guild Prosperity of 30,000.

Introduction

Guild Battle: Preseason will start officially after the update on January 9, 2026. It will be split into two parts: a Preparation Phase and a Competition Phase.

(1) Preparation Phase:

Within Guild Battles, members can unlock unique abilities through a system called Technique Development, giving them a significant advantage. Guild Leaders can also grow their Guild by inviting new members and working together to plan winning strategies.

Guilds will compete in Battlegrounds. At the start of each season, the Guild Leader and Deputy Leader need to select a Battleground for their guild. This selection is permanent for the entire season.

For the best gaming experience, we suggest joining the Battleground server closest to your location.

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.

During combat, use everything you prepared beforehand – like gathering troops, making a plan, and training skills – to help you win!

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)

Once battles start, you’ll only be matched with players in the same battleground. Your rank will be determined by how well you perform in each match.

Players will receive rewards like Guild Reputation, Wonder Jade, and Treasure Tokens for every Preseason battle they participate in. At the end of the Preseason, additional rewards will be given out based on their final ranking.

Joint Punishment

Availability: After the version update on January 9, 2026
Players who repeatedly break the rules or keep avoiding being caught may face a penalty called “Joint Punishment.”

If a player is sentenced to jail, their close partners – those they’ve sworn to work with, their mentors/apprentices, and friends with a strong bond (at least 16,000 intimacy points) – could also be jailed. Before anyone else is affected, players will receive a message asking them to confirm. Once jailed together, both the original player and anyone implicated can participate in a public shaming ceremony called a Joint Parade. The more people involved in the parade, the shorter everyone’s sentence will be!

New Encounter: Bellman’s Oath

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.

Participation Requirements: Complete Quest: Melodies of Peace.

Two new adventures, “Voices in the Air” and “Bellman’s Oath,” are now available to play. You can plant Moonlit Flower seeds in the Flower Expanse and repair the bell at the top of the Peace Bell Tower. Once the bell rings again, a beautiful, otherworldly melody will fill the air, as if carried on the voices of those around you.

New Lost Chapter: The Gilded Chase

Wealth is born unto you, only to be scattered like dust.

Please join me in celebrating the Master’s birthday on the Mirage Boat, so he won’t be alone.

Unlock Requirements: Complete the Main Chapter: A Horse Neighs in the Forest (Still Shore, Qinghe).
Starting January 16, 2026, players (Wanderers) will be able to find a bounty posted on the Bounty Board in Qinghe – Harvestfall Village. Master Wuhen from Weiyang City is offering a reward for the capture of Jun Bu Jian, a famous and difficult-to-catch thief. Players can accept this contract and try to apprehend the thief themselves to see if their reputation is deserved.
Completing this quest rewards items including [Lingering Melody] and [Echo Jade].

New Lost Chapter: Whispers Beneath the Moon

“Love and romance? They’ll only slow my sword arm!”

To join, you need to reach level 32 and finish the main story chapter in Kaifeng called “New Arrival in Kaifeng – Setting Out.”
Okay, so the new update on January 26, 2026 lets you find a secret ancestral hall in Prosperity Haven. And if you already helped Xiao Shi, the runaway groom, you can now actually experience his story – it’s supposed to be a pretty funny but sad one about two young people!
Rewards: Accessory: Cool Breeze Fan, Hero Title: Little Matchmaker, Echo Jade and other rewards.

Training Ground Update: Boss Dummy

In the “Sword Trial” area, players can use the “Training Ground” to practice fighting by summoning “Boss Dummies.” These dummies represent different major bosses and come in three varieties: Timed, with a time limit; Fixed-HP, with a set amount of health; and Free, for unlimited practice.

Players can also use temporary power-ups during practice to get a feel for what real combat will be like.

New Gamplay: Divination

Starting with the update on January 9, 2026, players who haven’t chosen a sect can meet Yuanzhen, the Mysterious Daoist, in Qinghe Village (Harvestfall) and try out the new Divination feature.

New Event: First Jianghu Martial Games

Faster, Higher, Stronger, Together!

Kaifeng is filled with excitement as the First Jianghu Martial Games have begun! Bounty boards are advertising the event, promising generous rewards for anyone who takes part.

You’re probably wondering, “What are the Jianghu Martial Games?” A strong man nearby chuckles and explains it’s a competition with challenges like human ladder building, carrying elderly people, escaping from hidden rooms, and forming powerful groups!

Event Time: After update on January 9, 2026 – Februry 3, 2026, 04：59：59
Participation Requirements: Reach Lv. 5 and complete Qinghe Main Chapter: Another New Wing
Following the update, three new Jianghu Martial Games events – “Faster,” “Higher,” and “Stronger” – will become available at the same time. The “Together” event will launch on January 12th.

Finish certain tasks to get Little Red Flowers! You can trade these flowers at a special event shop for cool rewards like the Hide & Seek hat, Pretty Terrifying face accessory, Moonrise Over the River decoration, Resonating Melody, and other items!

Once the event is over, the top 30 guilds will be awarded the titles ‘Hero Paragon: Five Virtues,’ ‘Wonder Jade,’ and ‘Treasure Token.’ Their Guild Leaders and Deputy Leaders will also receive a special ‘Gold Leader’ badge. Guilds ranked 31st through 200th will receive the titles ‘Hero Paragon: Three Virtues,’ ‘Wonder Jade,’ and ‘Treasure Token,’ with Guild Leaders and Deputy Leaders also earning a ‘Silver Leader’ badge. Additionally, any guild that collectively earns 50,000 or 100,000 Little Red Flowers will receive Wonder Jade and Treasure Tokens. Only flowers earned by current guild members will count towards this total.

Gifts for Fledgling and Friends

Event Time: After the version update on January 9, 2026
Starting January 9th, after the game update, new players will receive a “Fledgling” status that lasts for 14 days.
New players can earn special chests ([Fledgling Growth Chests]) by completing the Energy Challenge, whether playing alone, with a team, or in co-op mode. As part of the new Fledgling system, all current players will receive a [Fledgling Appearance Chest] and other rewards. Plus, teaming up with Fledgling players will give you extra advantages in Guild, Hero’s Realms, and Sword Trial.

Guild events now offer a “Fledgling Bonus”: if a new player (a “Fledgling”) participates and you complete the event, everyone on the team gets extra [Guild Fledging Gift] rewards.

Swallow’s Bond

New swallows arrive with the season, traveling together with the wind.

Event Time: After the version update on January 9, 2026 to March 5, 2026
Participation Requirements: Reach Lv.5 and complete Qinghe Main Chapter: Another New Wing.

Players new to the game, or those returning after a break, will be designated as “Fledglings” during their first event if they meet these criteria: they are within 14 days of creating their character (have the ‘Fledgling’ marker), or they’ve completed the “Swallow’s Return” quest, and their character is below Level 60.

Players whose characters reach level 60 or higher before joining their first event will be designated as “Guide Swallows.”

Players who are new to the game or have previously participated but are starting over, and have reached level 14, can choose whichever role they prefer when joining.
Players who know the martial world are invited to join forces with both newcomers and returning heroes. Working together to complete tasks will unlock generous rewards.
New players (Fledglings) can earn rewards to help them improve their equipment, including chests with gear, tuning stones, and attune stones. Players who help new players (Guide Swallows) will receive cosmetic rewards like the [Familiar Branch] accessory, the [Grand Leading Swallow] title, and the [Leading Swallow] badge.

Year of Abundance

A fresh start! Log in daily to claim gifts!

Event Time:2026/1/30 – 2026/2/12
Log in for 7 days during the event to get awesome rewards like the [Fish Incense] accessory and [Resonating Melody]!