Everstone Studio and NetEase Games has released a next major patch for the open world action adventure Where Winds Meet. The expansion brings story continuation and new Kaifeng area to explore. This time young masters have to step into the halls of Imperial Palace and uncover it’s mysteries. Moreover, the update brings new mini-games, social activities and some bug fixes.
“The Imperial Palace” Update Overview
Highlights
- Imperial Palace: A massive new explorable area (over 1 million square meters) with ~3,000 dynamic NPCs. Unlocked by reaching Lv. 32 + completing Kaifeng Main Chapter I (“New Arrival in Kaifeng”).
- Lost Chapter: Throne and Tempest
- New Jianghu Legacy: Grand Nuo Ritual
- New Campaign: Sealed Treasury (with chance for Peace Seal accessory)
Activities and Mini-Games (in Imperial Palace)
- Cricket Fighting
- Ultimate Slap
- Chef Cleaver
- Imperial Decree
- Step into Bloom
- Ice Games
- New Meow Meow Challenges
World Bosses
- Gilded Lament
- Cat Emperor
Endgame Content
- Hero’s Realm: Resounding Majesty (10-player)
- Guild Challenge: Skyward Bond (up to 10 players, multi-floor with bosses like Twin Lions & Ghost Master)
Other Systems
- Draw System improvements (better dismantling rewards → Prime Essence)
- New Forest Sovereign Battle Pass
- Many new appearances/outfits
Appearances and Cosmetics
- Graceful Fox
- Glassy Expanse
- Radiant Majesty
- Crimson Cloud
- Moonlit Howl,
- Imperial Stag
- Some support dyeing and part separation.
Events (May 28 to June 25, 2026)
- Palace Chronicle: Exploration event. Complete challenges and photo events in the palace. Rewards: Light, Melodies, Jades, etc.
- Palace Unveiled: Main hub event. Earn Prestige through activities + daily check-in. Rewards: Melodies, exclusive pose.
- Marching to War: Group exploration with others. Earn Prestige and group rewards.
- A Day in the Imperial Service: Daily shift-based quests (3 shifts). Rewards: Prestige, Jades, Coins.
- Palace Collection (starts June 5): Find lost items from notices. Rewards: Prestige, Jades, Coins.
Special Time Limited Event:
- A Returning Friend & A Familiar Shade: Short story quests (June 1 – June 7).
For more details check out official update page.
