Everstone Studio is kicking off the new year in grand Wuxia style. The acclaimed open-world ARPG Where Winds Meet rolls out its Version 1.2 update worldwide today, January 9, 2026, delivering new story content, fresh regions to explore, large-scale guild competition, and celebratory limited-time events.
The update lands right after the community-favorite Goose Overlord New Year Takeover, which united players across the globe in hilarious, goose-fueled festivities. Now, the adventure turns serious — and thrilling — as wanderers step into the next major chapter of Jianghu.
A Look Back: Goose Overlord Turned New Year Into Feathered Chaos
To ring in 2026, Where Winds Meet handed the spotlight to its mischievous mascot — the Goose Overlord.
Massive goose billboards appeared across cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Taipei, where a “Goose Giant” flash installation drew curious onlookers. The goose even hijacked the launcher and social channels, streaming its antics from a feather-level point of view.
The playful takeover became a reminder of what makes the Where Winds Meet community special: shared humor, shared moments, and a world that loves to surprise its players.
Kaifeng’s Final Volume Arrives — With Consequences
Version 1.2 delivers the Final Volume of Kaifeng, and the stakes have never been higher.
Players will face Supreme Freedom, a Campaign Challenge boss whose showdown becomes more than a simple fight. As clashes intensify, wanderers are pushed to confront choices about belief, duty, and fate — choices that shape their path through the world.
This closing chapter cements Kaifeng as one of the game’s most emotionally resonant arcs yet.
New Regions, New Secrets — Welcome to Nine Mortal Ways Camp
The update expands the map with new points of discovery, including:
- Nine Mortal Ways Camp — a hidden gathering place beneath Kaifeng’s Ghost Market, filled with colorful personalities, secret loot, and unexpected schemes.
- Mistveil Prison — a mysterious puzzle cave built for explorers who enjoy unraveling layered challenges.
These areas reward curiosity, encourage experimentation, and deepen the game’s living world.
Guild Battle Preseason: Strategy Meets Large-Scale Warfare
Version 1.2 officially introduces Guild Battles with a structured preseason tournament.
Designed across six intense match phases, Guild Battles emphasize coordination, tactics, and smart leadership. To support players worldwide, guilds are grouped into regions, with battles scheduled according to local time.
Developers are viewing the preseason as a live testing ground — collecting feedback and refining systems before expanding guild-based content in future updates.
The First Jianghu Martial Games: Fun, Fast, and Festive
Balancing the serious story beats and competitive warfare, Everstone Studio is launching the first-ever Jianghu Martial Games, beginning January 9.
These limited-time festivities include light-hearted modes like Elder Express and Towering Masters — designed for quick, accessible fun with friends. No heavy grinding. No strict requirements. Just jump in, laugh, and play.
The festival celebrates community spirit while encouraging players to return, experiment, and enjoy the world together.
Why Version 1.2 Matters for Where Winds Meet
The Where Winds Meet Version 1.2 update blends everything fans love about the game:
- Deep narrative storytelling
- Player-driven moral choices
- Exciting large-scale multiplayer systems
- Meaningful exploration
- Seasonal events that build lasting memories
Whether you live for dramatic story arcs or competitive guild warfare, this update invites every wanderer back into the world — ready to shape their own legend.
Log in starting today and step into the next chapter.
