The biggest update in Where Winds Meet‘s global history is finally here. Version 1.4 “Home Afar” launched on March 6, 2026, and it’s not just a patch — it’s practically a second game. A brand-new region, 11 fresh bosses, time-travel mechanics, and three months’ worth of content await in the sands of Hexi. Here’s your complete breakdown.
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Where Winds Meet 1.4 — Everything at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Update Name | Version 1.4 — Home Afar |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Release Date | March 6, 2026 (UTC+8) |
| New Region | Hexi (Chapter 1: Jade Gate Pass) |
| Total Chapters | 3 (rolling out through May 2026) |
| New Bosses | 11 total across all chapters |
| Launch Bosses | Guo Xin (campaign), Wandering Ark (world boss) |
| New Combat Path | Bamboocut – Dust (Umbrella + Rope Dart) |
| New Mechanics | Sand Race, Cosmic Reversal (time rewind) |
| Free Redeem Code | HEXI0306 (200 Echo Jades + rewards) |
| Next Chapter | Liangzhou (snow mountain) — April 2026 |
What’s New in Hexi?
Hexi is structured as a three-chapter release that gradually expands the region, adding three large maps and nearly 20 sub-regions across all chapters. It’s a slow-burn rollout done right — never overwhelming, always leaving you wanting more.
The two standout new mechanics are game-changers. Sand Race lets players glide across desert dunes at high speed for faster travel, while Cosmic Reversal lets players reverse time in localized areas to rebuild ruined structures, opening hidden paths and solving environmental puzzles.
New Bosses Worth Getting Excited About
Guo Xin, the final Grand Protector of Anxi, serves as the campaign boss defending Whitecrown City. The Wandering Ark is a massive roaming world boss — a colossal ship moving across the desert — designed as a dynamic fight where players must locate weak points while switching between ranged and close-range attacks.
New Combat Path — Bamboocut Dust
The new Bamboocut – Dust path introduces two weapon types: the Everspring Umbrella as a primary damage dealer with timing-based mechanics, and the Unfettered Rope Dart which deals great burst
What’s Coming Next?
Hexi is divided into three sub-regions unveiling month by month — Jade Gate Pass (March), followed by Liangzhou (the game’s first snow mountain region), then Qingchuan, which ties up all the storylines witnessed previously, with the full chapter completing by May 2026.
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FAQs
Q: What is the free redeem code for the Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update?
The free redeem code for the 1.4 Hexi launch is HEXI0306, which rewards players with 200 Echo Jades, 1 Lingering Melody, and 20,000 Coins — claim it immediately as these codes typically expire within days of release.
Q: How many bosses does the Hexi expansion add to Where Winds Meet?
The full Hexi expansion introduces 11 new bosses across its three chapters — with Guo Xin and the Wandering Ark available from Chapter 1 on March 6, 2026, and more bosses unlocking as Liangzhou and Qingchuan sub-regions roll out through May 2026.
