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Where Winds Meet Optimizations and Fixes Patch Notes (15th April 2026)

A new US West server, sweeping controller improvements, and a stack of bug fixes land in Where Winds Meet's April 16 maintenance update.

Nathan Lees
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Where Winds Meet's April 16 Optimizations and Fixes update rolls out during a maintenance window on Thursday, April 16 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM UTC+8. You can still log in during that time, but some features and modes may be temporarily unavailable.

for Western players is a new US West server, which should cut latency for anyone who's been fighting lag in competitive modes. Controller support also gets a serious overhaul: you can now set independent button bindings for Hero's Realm and Sword Trial to stop misclicks mid-combat, sync your layout across all characters in one click, and choose from three new preset layouts. PS5 players also get early access to a font rendering improvement, though it's a limited test for now. Honestly, the controller changes alone are the kind of quality-of-life work that controller players have probably been waiting on since launch.

On the bug fix side, several cutscene audio and subtitle desyncs are resolved, along with quest blockers in Liangzhou Injustice and a Mystic Skill issue that could prevent boss kills during Respite. Mobile and iPad UI overlaps are also addressed. As a bonus, all Wanderers at Exploration Level 10 or above will receive daily Energy mail from April 16 to 19.

Full patch notes below.

Full Patch Notes

Dear Wanderers,

Eastwind Pavilion will have a rolling maintenance update on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM (UTC+8). During this time, you'll still be able to log in and play, but some features and modes might be temporarily unavailable. The update schedule could change depending on the situation. Thanks so much for your understanding and support!

Below are the latest news and improvements from Eastwind Pavilion. Check them out!

Experience Optimization

1. Added a new server in the US West region to improve network connection quality, providing a more stable and fluid gaming environment for our players there.

2. Improved the visual display of in-game fonts. We are rolling this out as a small-scale test exclusively on the PS5 platform first, so only a select group of PS5 Wanderers will experience this change early on. We welcome those with testing access to share their feedback and suggestions! We will gradually refine and expand this feature based on the test results.

3. Streamlined the new player tutorial process.

We've adjusted the unlock timing for certain tutorials and events, optimized the notification (red dot) rules during the early game, and refined the beginner combat tutorials.

4. Improved the instructional text for gameplays like Mahjong and Madiao Cards.

5. Clarified the description text for tuning rules.

Controller Experience Optimization

1. Button conflict resolution: Added independent Interact/Pick Up/Talk button binding options in the settings specifically for Hero's Realm and Sword Trial. By default, these match your Open World settings, but you can now assign dedicated buttons based on your personal preference to effectively prevent misclicks during intense combat.

2. Chat Function Upgrades:

Added the ability to open the chat via the PS5 touchpad quick menu and touchpad swipe gestures;

Added a custom sorting feature for chat channels;

Added a new Pin Private Messages option;

Added a Clear All Red Dots function.

3. Added a Sync Other Character Settings button to the Settings menu. You can now synchronize your controller layouts across different characters with a single click, saving you from tedious, repetitive configurations.

4. Optimized the selection logic for the controller cursor, resolving an issue where certain buttons could not be highlighted.

5. Added three brand-new controller layout presets.

The Winds of Fortune Bring New Rewards! To thank Wanderers far and wide for their support of the Eastwind Pavilion, from April 16th to April 19th, all Wanderers at Exploration Level 10 or above will receive a daily Energy mail containing Pillow Pill ×2 (totaling 480 Energy over 4 days). As the winds rise, may you roam freely and joyfully through this martial realm!

Bug Fixes

1. Fixed an issue where using Mystic Skill - Goosy Slide failed to defeat a boss during the Respite.

2. Fixed an issue preventing the completion of Liangzhou Injustice Quest - Snowball Showdown.

3. Fixed the abnormal hair color for Hairstyle - Dusk Rider on mobile.

4. Fixed an issue where characters were unable to clear their distracting thoughts in Campaign - Death of the Governor on mobile.

5. Fixed abnormal subtitles during the cutscenes of Campaign - Death of the Governor.

6. Fixed abnormal audio in Campaign - Death of the Governor and Jianghu Legacy - A Bitter Draught of Home.

7. Fixed abnormal subtitles during the cutscenes of Main Chapter - Paper Moon.

8. Fixed abnormal subtitles during the cutscenes of Main Chapter - Liangzhou Melody.

9. Fixed an issue on iPads where the UI elements on the Profile would abnormally overlap.

10. Fixed overlapping UI issues in the Spotlight interface.

11. Fixed desync issues between subtitles and audio in various cutscenes.

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Nathan Lees

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