The update introduces the Final Volume of Kaifeng, challenging players to confront the formidable Campaign Challenge boss, Supreme Freedom. Wanderers can also explore new areas including the Mistveil Prison puzzle cave and the Nine Mortal Ways Camp, a gathering spot hidden within the Ghost Market.
Competitive play expands with the Guild Battle Preseason, featuring six intense matches designed to test team coordination across distinct regional time zones. Developers view this preseason as a crucial step for gathering feedback to refine large-scale multiplayer mechanics for future expansions.
Complementing the serious content is the first Jianghu Martial Games, a festival featuring lighthearted modes like “Elder Express” and “Towering Masters.” Coming off the heels of the viral “Goose Overlord” New Year event, Version 1.2 will be available globally on PC and compatible platforms starting January 9, 2026.
Here is overview of update, via Everstone Studio.
Everstone Studio announced the Version 1.2 update for its acclaimed open-world Wuxia ARPG, Where Winds Meet, will be available globally on Jan 9th, 2026. The update delivers the Final Volume of Kaifeng. introduces the competitive Guild Battle Preseason, a new region and puzzle cave, and kicks off the celebratory first Jianghu Martial Games with a series of limited-time events. This release follows the Goose Overlord Takeover- a playful New Year initiative that brought players from around the world together in lighthearted celebration.
Goose Overlord Takeover Celebrated New Year With Global Community
Where Winds Meet staged a goofy takeover event in celebration of the new year, with the players’ beloved Goose Overlord declared control of the game. Giant goose-themed billboards lit up screens across Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong. In Taipei city, a pop-up featured a “Goose Giant” flash drew curious crowds. During the event, the mighty goose briefly hijacked the game launcher and official social channels, mounting a camera for a first-person goose-eye livestream. Tens of thousands of players from around the world joined in the fun as the community rang in 2026 together.
Version 1.2 Update Brings New Areas and Final Volume of Kaifeng
The upcoming update introduces the Nine Mortal Ways Camp and a new puzzle cave- Mistveil Prison. Hidden in the Ghost Market beneath Kaifeng, the Nine Mortal Ways Camp Serves as a gathering place for sect members with diverse personalities, full of intrigging encounters, secret treasures and bustling fun- but beware of the scams!
Version 1.2 also marks the final volume of Kaifeng. Players will face their most formidable challenge yet: the Campaign Challenge boss, Supreme Freedom, with whom the confrontation is more than a battle; it’s a journey through escalating clashes that force players to confront profound choices between personal belief, duty, and the inexorable pull of fate.
Guild Battles: Preseason Tournament Begins
Version 1.2 heralds the arrival of large-scale, coordinated multiplayer combat with the debut of the Guild Battle Preseason. This preseason tournament features six intense matches, designed to test guild strategies and coordination. To ensure broader accessibility for guild members worldwide, guilds will be allocated to distinct Guild Regions based on their country or region, and each Guild Region will launch its matches simultaneously according to its local time.
“This preseason is crucial for us to gather player feedback and refine the core Guild Battle mechanics,” stated the development team of Where Winds Meet. “We encourage all guilds to rally their members, hone their tactics, and prepare for the even more expansive guild content planned in upcoming updates.”
The First Jianghu Martial Games Brings Light-hearted Fun
Complementing the intense narrative and competitive battles, the upcoming update introduces the first Jianghu Martial Games – a vibrant, limited-time festival starting from Jan 9th, packed with lighthearted fun.
Featuring whimsical play modes like ” Elder Express” and ” Towering Masters” the event is designed for instant enjoyment. No complex prerequisites or heavy commitments are required – players can jump in anytime for quick, entertaining challenges or share laughs with friends amidst the competitive spirit.
From the epic new narrative and formidable boss challenge to the united fervor of the Guild Battle and the communal joy of the Jianghu Martial Games, Version 1.2 offers diverse experiences for all types of wanderers. No matter if you are a lover of narratives or a multiplayer enthusiast, we warmly invite you to log in on January 9th and embrace the next thrilling chapter of Where Winds Meet.
