If you’ve been counting the days for the Where Winds Meet 1.5 “As Snow Falls” update, the wait is finally over — but you’ll need to sit through a maintenance window first. Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t get caught off guard staring at a locked login screen
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When Does the 1.5 Maintenance Start & End?
The servers for Where Winds Meet went down for the 1.5 maintenance on April 2 at 5:00 AM (UTC+8). The servers were not available for around 5 hours, coming back online after maintenance ends.
This was officially confirmed by the developers: “There will be a rolling maintenance update on April 2, 2026 from 5:00 to 10:00 (UTC+8).” Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet 1.5 Maintenance Times by Timezone
No more mental math — here’s your global quick-reference:
| Timezone | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| UTC+8 (China, SGT) | Apr 2 – 5:00 AM | Apr 2 – 10:00 AM |
| UTC (GMT/London) | Apr 1 – 9:00 PM | Apr 2 – 2:00 AM |
| EST (New York) | Apr 1 – 5:00 PM | Apr 1 – 10:00 PM |
| PST (Los Angeles) | Apr 1 – 2:00 PM | Apr 1 – 7:00 PM |
| IST (India) | Apr 2 – 2:30 AM | Apr 2 – 7:30 AM |
| CET (Europe) | Apr 1 – 11:00 PM | Apr 2 – 4:00 AM |
A heads-up for players in North America: because of the timezone offset, the maintenance effectively fell on the evening of April 1 — not April 2 as listed in UTC+8.
What’s New in the 1.5 “As Snow Falls” Update?
This isn’t just a routine patch — it’s a meaty content drop. Version 1.5 extends the Hexi region by adding the Liangzhou Town sub-region, introduces the new Heng Blade weapon, and launches the Raging Tide Sect. Game8 Six new bosses also arrive, including World Bosses like the Moongazing Maiden and Everdeer, alongside Campaign Boss Sentinel Howlion.
Where Winds Meet is a Wuxia open-world action RPG by Everstone Studio (NetEase), inspired by ancient Chinese culture and martial arts lore.
For more on the best weapons to use in the new Liangzhou region, check out our Where Winds Meet weapons guide on TechnoSports and our top open-world RPGs to play in 2026 for what to jump into next
Quick Tip
If servers are still down past the scheduled 10:00 AM UTC+8 end time, maintenance may have been extended — the developers typically announce delays through their official social channels. AllThings Follow the official Where Winds Meet X account to stay updated in real time.
FAQs
Q: Will players receive compensation for the 1.5 maintenance downtime?
Yes — Everstone Studio typically sends compensation rewards like Echo Jade or Lingering Melodies to all players via in-game mail once servers come back online.
Q: Is the Where Winds Meet 1.5 update available on PS5?
Yes — the Version 1.5 “As Snow Falls” update released on April 2, 2026 (UTC+8) Game8 and is available across both PC and PlayStation 5 with full cross-play support.
