Where Winds Meet 1.8 Gets Another Round of Fixes for Training Terrace and More

Where Winds Meet received another batch of Version 1.8 fixes on July 17, 2026. The latest changelog focuses entirely on Training Terrace Preliminary Mode, with five corrections covering skills, character stats, Gear Attunement, and a Soulshade Umbrella ability. The update was detailed in the game’s official Steam announcement.

This entry follows several earlier 1.8 fix batches. The July 9 notes introduced Training Terrace Preliminary Mode and addressed Guild: Skyward Bond, the Phantom Thief Goose event, Homestead quests, and mobile weapon visuals. Earlier entries also adjusted Arena stamina rules, Dreamscape: Blissful Retreat access, Season Shop limits, and a wide range of balance and bug issues.

What the July 17 fixes change

The newest fixes are aimed at the preliminary Training Terrace test space. Players should now be able to use Divinecraft, Dragon’s Breath: Smolder, and Soulshade Umbrella’s Hidden Sword: Dash as intended. The patch also corrects abnormal character stats and restores Gear Attunement in the mode.

Version 1.8 Patch Notes

Version 1.8 has continued to receive follow-up fixes across combat, matchmaking, events, Homestead systems, controllers, mobile devices, and console features. The complete notes are listed below in their original order.

July 17, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations

1. Fixed an issue where [Divinecraft] could not be used in Training Terrace Preliminary Mode.
2. Fixed an issue where character stats were displaying abnormally in Training Terrace Preliminary Mode.
3. Fixed an issue where Gear could not be Attuned in Training Terrace Preliminary Mode.
4. Fixed an issue where the Mystic Skill [Dragon’s Breath: Smolder] could not be used in Training Terrace Preliminary Mode.
5. Fixed an issue where the Martial Art [Soulshade Umbrella]’s skill [Hidden Sword: Dash] could not be used properly in Training Terrace Preliminary Mode.

July 9, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations

1. The [Training Terrace – Preliminary] feature is now live. We invite all Wanderers to try it out, participate in our pre-season balance testing, and share your feedback to help us optimize the game. You can create a Preliminary test room via Wandering Paths > Arena > Training Terrace. Alternatively, you can enter the Wooden Stake practice mode via Wandering Paths > Hero’s Realm or Sword Trial, and enable Preliminary Mode in the Training Settings.
2. Reduced the difficulty of Trials on floors 10-12 across all Paths in Taiping Mausoleum.
3. Fixed an issue with the Like task progress in the [Beyond Artistry] event not updating correctly.
4. Fixed an issue where the cat model displayed incorrectly when the [Hold Cat 1] Scenario pose was applied to a profile page.
5. Fixed an issue where certain NPCs in the [Phantom Thief Goose] event map had a chance to spawn incorrectly.
6. Fixed an issue where certain guided quests in the Homestead could not be completed.
7. Fixed an issue in Guild: Skyward Bond (Hard) where players could cast certain Mystic Skills, Martial Arts, or jump during the Vine Prison warning phase.
8. Increased the time limit for defeating the Sleeping Daoist boss in Guild: Skyward Bond (Hard and Abyss) from 360 seconds to 450 seconds.
9. Fixed an issue where special mechanics were not working correctly on the 5th floor of Guild: Skyward Bond (Hard).
10. Fixed an issue in Guild: Skyward Bond (Abyss) where the Blood Sacrifice mechanic failed to activate.
11. Fixed visual bugs on mobile devices where the Silent Voice weapon reforging background displayed incorrectly and the weapon model appeared incomplete.

July 2, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations

1. [Dreamscape: Blissful Retreat] Entry Point Adjustment: The entry point for Dreamscape: Blissful Retreat has been adjusted. Wanderers who have begun rebuilding Blissful Retreat can now find the legendary blade at the Tomb of Yidao, located to the lower left of the Path of Void Boundary Stone on the Qinghe map, to enter Dreamscape: Blissful Retreat. Wanderers who have not yet begun rebuilding Blissful Retreat can still find the keepsake beneath the great tree at the base of Sweetwine Tower.
2. Fixed an issue where certain Familiar Faces NPCs could not be interacted with normally.
3. Fixed an issue where character models displayed incorrectly on mobile devices.
4. Fixed an issue where the compensation mail for the Half-Anniversary event could not be claimed.
5. Fixed an issue where the Wishblossom exchange page was stuck on a loading screen, preventing exchanges from being completed.
6. Fixed an issue where the Training Terrace interface incorrectly displayed a matchmaking status.
7. Fixed an issue where the Wanderer’s home region server was not selected by default when choosing Arena servers. We are continuing to improve the Arena matchmaking system. Once the optimization is complete, Wanderers who select their home region server will only be matched against opponents on that server. Wanderers who select a different server will be open to challenges from Wanderers on that server. This update is expected to go live within the current week. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
8. Fixed an issue where the weekly purchase limit for the Mystic Skill Breakthrough Box in the Season Shop was not resetting correctly.
9. Fixed an issue where the Arena interface incorrectly displayed a matchmaking status when no match had been queued.
10. Fixed an issue where the Guild Hero’s Realm Ravening Banes challenge could not be started.
11. Fixed an issue where purchasing Duckweed from the Homestead Shop caused incorrect item inventory counts.
12. Fixed an issue where the Porcelain Kiln interface in the Homestead occasionally displayed as blank.
13. Fixed an issue where certain event option text in Young Master’s Routine displayed incorrectly.
14. Fixed an issue where the Homestead quest to place a Personal House could not be completed.
15. Fixed an issue where the Arena leaderboard displayed as blank.

June 25, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations Ⅱ

1. Fixed an issue where the launcher would get stuck on the progress bar for some players after the update, preventing them from logging in.
2. Fixed an incorrect mechanics description for the [Hard] difficulty in the [Skyward Bond] mode.
3. Fixed an incorrect display of the character limit when naming a Companion.
4. Fixed an issue where some emotes and poses were unexpectedly missing from the Emote interface.
5. Fixed an issue where some [Campaign] mode locations were not correctly displayed on the world map.
6. Fixed an issue where the [Healer] gameplay mechanics were not functioning correctly.
7. Fixed an issue where some tutorial quests in the [Homestead] system were missing.
8. Fixed an issue where some players incorrectly received a [resource not downloaded] prompt in the [Imperial Palace] area.
9. Fixed an issue where the event item [Epic Martial Spirit Custom Chest] was incorrectly displayed as expired.

June 25, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations Ⅰ

[Path Balance Adjustments]

These path experience and balance improvements are based on real-time data and player feedback. While ensuring the stability of the path experience, we have focused our adjustments on paths whose data performance fell short of expectations and where gameplay experience still had room for improvement. At the same time, we have targeted core pain points that Wanderers heavily reported as significantly affecting the experience, alongside adjusting the balance of certain gameplay modes.

We invite you to keep sharing your thoughts with us. We are listening closely and will continue to refine the development, paths, and competitive gameplay and balance with care in future versions.

1. Martial Art “Nameless Spear”: Adjusted the applied “Qi Imbalance” effect. During the effect’s duration, if the target becomes Exhausted, all HP damage taken is increased by 8%, and Bellstrike damage taken is increased by an additional 8%.
2. Inner Way “Wolfchaser’s Art”: Adjusted the 4th Realm effect. When Special Skill “Sweep All” deals High Bleeding damage, it will immediately restore 20 Endurance to the caster.
3. Martial Art “Strategic Sword”: The Endurance consumed for charging Charged Skill “Second Track Slash” is reduced if the caster currently has the Water Drop, Spring Surge, River Flow, or Empowered River Flow effects.
4. Martial Art “Vernal Umbrella”: In Wandering Paths Modes “Hero’s Realm” and “Sword Trial”, casting Martial Art Skill “Spring Sorrow” grants the caster Tenacity.
5. Martial Art “Vernal Umbrella”: In Wandering Paths Modes “Hero’s Realm” and “Sword Trial”, Special Skill “Unfading Flower” grants the caster Tenacity during umbrella-tossing.
6. Set “Veil of the Willow”: Its buff is changed from 12% increase in HP damage to a 10% increase in Physical and Silkbind damage.
7. Martial Art “Panacea Fan”: Adjusted the “Silkbind Attribute Boost” talent, increasing both “Silkbind Heal Bonus” and “Silkbind DMG Bonus” based on your “Minimum Silkbind Attack”, with the scaling multipliers and caps remaining unchanged.
8. Set “Swallowcall”: Additional DMG Boost and effect changed to dealing an additional 6% Physical and Bamboocut damage to targets with Qi below 40% or in an “Abnormal Qi State” (including “Bone Corrosion” and “Qi Imbalance”).
9. Martial Art “Infernal Twinblades”: Burst Skill “Flamelash” cannot be interrupted during its casting.
10. In Wandering Paths Mode “Arena”, each time you enter a defensive stance, and for every 0.5 seconds you maintain it, you gain one stack of “Depleting Defense” effect. It lasts for 1.5 seconds and stacks up to 10 times. Stacks 1 through 10 increase Endurance consumption by 1%/2%/3%/5%/7%/10%/20%/40%/60%/120%, respectively. Additionally, when exceeding 6 stacks, stacks 6 through 10 will deduct 1/2/3/4/5 points of Endurance every 0.4 seconds, respectively.
11. Wandering Paths Mode “Arena”: Adjusted the Endurance mechanics related to bows. Firing an arrow will now immediately consume a portion of Endurance. You cannot shoot if you have insufficient Endurance.
12. Wandering Paths Mode “Arena”: In mobile matches, if the “Quick Shoot” option is enabled, an additional portion of Endurance will be consumed.
13. Optimized the universal Settlement Point animations for different weapons in non-special stances to ensure their animation durations and interrupt windows are consistent.
14. Fixed an issue where the relative positions of the player and the enemy would misalign during executions due to network synchronization.

[Experience Optimizations]

1. Unlocked the “Mystic Skill Insight” in the Basic Talents, which may allow Wanderers to deduce new Mystic Skill Variants and broaden their martial paths.
2. Fledgling Protection Mechanism: Extra revive attempts in Wandering Paths – Lv.91 “Hero’s Realm” and “Sword Trial” (Matchmaking Mode); Low mastery or insufficient Inner Way development will grant “Fledgling Protection” to secure “Fledgling Wanderers” a better dungeon experience; If you match with a “Fledgling Wanderer,” you will also receive additional revive counts and Never-Delay Points.
3. “Wandering Paths” and “Season” entry moved to the left side of the menu, and “Spotlight” entry under the Social category.

[Bug Fixes]

1. Fixed an issue where the first hit of Special Skill “Thunder Shock” for “Stormbreaker Spear” had a chance to miss.
2. Fixed an issue where characters would get stuck during Campaign “Confinement Tower”.
3. Fixed an issue where specific buttons on the “Spotlight” page could not be selected in Controller Mode.
4. Fixed an issue where the purchase limit for “Howling Ore: Vanguard” in the Season Shop did not refresh weekly, and optimized the item’s description.
5. Fixed an issue where event rewards could not be obtained after sharing the “Swallow Spirit” event.
6. Fixed an issue where “Mount: Imperial Stag” did not appear in the Scenario – Decoration selection list.
7. Fixed an issue where Talent “Dragon-finding Compass” did not take effect properly in the Kaifeng Imperial Palace map.
8. Fixed an issue on the XBOX platform where screenshots and videos could not be uploaded in the Customer Service Center.
9. Fixed an issue where Gear Enhancement Tier 51-55 were not unlocked after reaching Solo Mode Lv.15.
10. Fixed an abnormal counting of “Aroma Token” after completing the “Half-Anniversary” event quest and claiming the reward.
11. Fixed an issue in Controller Mode where players could not toggle between normal scenery and snow scenery in the Kaifeng Imperial Palace map.
12. Fixed an issue on PS5 where the controller could not be used to move decoration placement positions in a scenario.

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Where Winds Meet

Developed by Everstone Studio

Where Winds Meet is an open world RPG set in the Ten Kingdoms period of medieval China. You take on the role of a swordsman who has grown up during war and conflict. Gameplay includes a mix of sword fighting, martial arts, and magic combat.

• Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
• Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5
• Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
• Release: 2024-12-27
• Publisher: NetEase Games
• Age Rating: ESRB T
• IGDB Rating: 73.7/100

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