Version 1.1: Timeless Bonds Update Summary and Patch Notes
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Version 1.1 Timeless Bonds was released on December 11, 2025, alongside the mobile release for Where Winds Meet. See the patch notes for the update here.
Version 1.1 Timeless Bonds Major Updates
- New Region and Quests
- New Bosses: River Master and Feng Ruzhi
- Velvet Shade Sect
- New Cosmetics
- New Activities and Events
- Mobile Version Release
- New Challenge: Taiping Mausoleum
New Region and Quests
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| Roaring Sands Exploration Guide | Heavenfall Walkthrough |
| The River's Fury Walkthrough | An Unnatural Omen Walkthrough |
| Twelve Years of Feuds Walkthrough | - |
Update 1.1 unlocks the last region in Kaifeng called the Roaring Sands. Together with the new region comes new main and side quests to progress the story of our hero.
New Bosses: River Master and Feng Ruzhi
 The River Master
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 Feng Ruzhi |
Two new bosses are being added to the game as part of the new region and questline: The River Master and Feng Ruzhi.
Feng Ruzhi is a new World Boss capable of unleashing swift attacks at both close and long range. Her new Silk Ball mechanic will keep you on your toes, as allowing it to be stolen can result in defeat.
The River Master presents a daunting challenge, as you will face not only the master himself but also his companion, the Dragon King. You must move quickly and dodge arena-wide mechanics to survive the onslaught.
Velvet Shade Sect
Players can join the Velvet Shade sect starting December 14, 2025. This new sect focuses on looking your best, making it the perfect choice for stylish players.
Velvet Shade Sect Location and How to Join
New Cosmetics
 Magpie's Farewell Set |
 Untamed Will Set |
 Formless Disguise Set |
 Desert Wail Set |
 Fleethoof Mount |
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Alongside the new update come long-awaited cosmetics, such as the Fleethoof Mount, the Formless Disguise Draw Shop, and the Magpie's Farewell Battlepass cosmetic.
List of All Cosmetics (Appearance)
New Activities and Events
| Fortune Beyond Parlor Event Guide | - |
New events and multiplayer activities are also set to release during the 1.1 update roadmap, starting with the Thaw of Eons. Expect to be challenged by new Sword Trials, the Hero's Realm, and the eye-catching Fireworks Festival.
Mobile Version Release
The mobile version of the game was released on December 12 at 00:00 UTC. Cross-play between the mobile, PC, and PS5 versions has been confirmed.
The mobile version will also have the same content as the existing platforms, with a few additional features to come at a later date, such as customization of the skill key layout.
Taiping Mausoleum New Challenge
A new challenge in the Taiping Mausoleum was released on December 11, 2025 which was accessible through the Path Trial challenges. Attempts reset weekly during Friday maintenance.
Clear more floors to get more rewards such as Pose [Politely Decline], Decoration [Arena Weapon Rack], Inscription [Jianghu], and other development materials.
Version 1.1 Timeless Bonds New Events
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・Mobile Persistent Beta Unveils ・Thaw of Eons ・The Great Faceologist |
Mobile Persistent Beta Unveils
| Mobile Pre-download Time (December 10, 2025) |
16:00 UTC |
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| Mobile Server Launch Time (December 12, 2025) |
00:00 UTC |
The mobile release for Where Winds Meet was released on December 12, 2025, at 00:00 UTC. Pre-downloads began on December 10, 2025, at 16:00 UTC. This event celebrated the mobile release by sending players gifts and rewards.
Thaw of Eons
A new event called Thaw of Eons was available after unlocking the Event Center. The quests were unlocked on December 11, 14, and December 30, 2025, and you could exchange rewards via the shop to unlock appearances such as [Ox-Head] and [Horse-Face], Hero Title [Timeless Bonds], [Lingering Melody], and more!
This is the event that celebratesdthe New Year and was available from December 11, 2025, until January 3, 2026.
The Great Faceologist
The Great Faceologist was an event available from December 11 until December 31, 2025, which allowed players to participate in a character customization contest.
Version 1.1 Timeless Bonds Full Patch Notes
Game Optimization and Fixes
| (1) Fixed audio-video desynchronization in some dialogues. (2) Fixed missing voice-overs in some encounters. (3) Added dialogue pause and rewind functionality. (4) Fixed an issue where hair roots could not be dyed. (5) Fixed a text display issue with the Legendary Hero Title. (6) Fixed an issue where background music was missing in main chapter CG. (7) Fixed an issue where players could not tip or claim rewards at Springwave Pavilion. (8) Fixed an issue that prevented you from making the acquaintance of Old Friends and corrected the counting error. (9) Fixed an issue in controller mode that a specific Inner Way cannot be locked. (10) Fixed an issue where the "Jianghu Drifter" achievement in Qinghe could not be completed. (11) Added Mystic Skill Tile Mode: Both keyboard/mouse and controller now support Mystic Skill tile mode, allowing you to view the usage status of all eight Mystic Skills. (12) Mystic Skill Key Customization: Controllers now support Mystic Skill key bindings, allowing you to release Mystic Skills with a single press instead of using combo keys. If the bound key overlaps with other functions, those functions will remain unaffected. (13) Optimized execution key logic for controllers: the execution combo key now takes priority and can forcibly interrupt dodging. (14) Fixed an issue in Solo mode where players in certain regions, including Europe and the Middle East, were incorrectly routed to non-local servers, causing high network latency. (15) Improved the opening time for 1v1 Arena: Arena is now accessible daily from 22:00 PM to 20:00 PM the following day (UTC). (16) Optimized the time display for Guild events to show times in the local time zone. (17) Optimized the time options for Guild Events, with available slots now from 21:30 PM to 19:30 PM the next day (UTC). (18) Added a [Settings] button on the login screen. You can now adjust graphics, audio, and camera settings in the lower-left corner. |
Version 1.1 Timeless Bonds Release Time
Released on December 11, 2025 at 21:00 UTC
Version 1.1 was released on December 11, 2025, at 21:00 UTC, which featured a new region, campaign, World Boss, sect, minigame, and a new Taiping Mausoleum challenge.
It also came with further information about the global launch of the mobile release, as well as game optimization and fixes to improve overall gameplay quality.
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All Patch Notes
| Version 1.3: Spring's Bliss | Version 1.2: Live to Game |
| Update 1.1: Timeless Bonds | November 21 Special Message |
| November 18 Patch Notes | November 16 Patch Notes |
Frequently Asked Questions
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| Is It Steam Deck Compatible? | Is There Cross-Play and Cross-Progression? |
| Can You Play It Offline? | Is There English Voice Acting? |
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| Global Launch Preview | Release Time and Countdown |
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