2026-08-19 13:01 UTC · Community Announcements · SlackCat
After investigation, the issue was caused by missing files in the Steam game configuration upload. The problem has now been resolved, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to players currently in the game.
2026-08-19 11:04 UTC · Community Announcements · SlackCat
Legacy MOD CompatibilityOptimization: Refactored the underlying MOD data loading mechanism to add forward-compatibility support for all older-version MODs. Most legacy MODs from the Workshop can now be used in version 1.2.2, and future version updates will no longer render them completely inoperable (❗ Note: Some MODs that use Harmony to inject and modify C# code logic may not be fully compatible).Optimization: After reordering the MOD list, if the set of activated MODs remains unchanged and their relative loading order has not changed, a game restart is no longer required.FixesFixed: The Sand
2026-07-30 10:23 UTC · Community Announcements · SlackCat
Fix: The quick battle skip toggle added in v1.2.0 displays the \ button early before background battle calculations finish, causing the game to freeze when clicked in story mode.
2026-07-24 07:59 UTC · Community Announcements · Feuxon Games
Greetings, Heroes!It’s here! The "Rising Storm" DLC (Sandbox Mode) for Windstop Strategy is OUT NOW on Steam and free for everyone!This isn't just an update; it's a whole new way to play. Jump straight into the action with every faction unlocked. Pick your favorite faction, grow your turf, crush your rivals, and claim your throne as the sole ruler of the Jianghu!About Rising Storm DLCThe tale of Situ Laiye has drawn to a close, yet the JiangHu remains in turmoil.As storm rise once more, can you find a way to break the deadlock in the power struggle of Windstop Valley?The 'Rising Storm' DLC int
2026-07-07 09:16 UTC · Community Announcements · SlackCat
Adjustment: Revamped all Night Crow invasion battles in Sandbox Mode, including Fox, Falcon, Python, Lion, Whale, Mastiff and Raven, and moderately boosted boss strength.Adjustment: A peerless gear will be extra spawned when a new Raven's invasion event occurs.Fix: Resolved an issue where some equipment and character models showed abnormal colors after receiving heals or taking attacks.Fix: Fixed missing translations for partial texts in Sandbox Mode.
2026-07-03 09:51 UTC · Community Announcements · SlackCat
AddedAdded: A recruitable character summary feature at the bottom-right corner of the world map to view recruitable characters from all inns at once.AdjustmentsAdjustment: Slightly reduced the Max HP bonus of the 【Beast Lord】 affix across all Sandbox difficulty levels. Adjustment: During auction bidding, NPCs will threaten the player and lower faction reputation less frequently if the player keeps raising bids. Adjustment: Halved the Max HP bonus granted by building 【Floating Cloud Villa】, and the corresponding defense reduction penalty is also halved.Optimizations Optimization: Added an Auto
2026-06-30 10:49 UTC · Community Announcements · Feuxon Games
Greetings, Hero! It has been quite a while since the release of the last free DLC for Windstop Strategy! During this time, we have been fully focused on developing the Sandbox Mode. Due to the addition of significantly more content than originally planned, the release date has been pushed back slightly. We sincerely apologize for the delay!The development of Sandbox Mode is nearly complete, and we have already conducted internal testing for a week. To recive your feedback and ensure stability upon release, we have decided to invite more players to join the testing phase!How to Join the Sandbox
2026-06-08 07:57 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Add "View Roster" on reward selectionImprove relic codex tooltipFix relic name/description refresh after language switchAdd roguelike map intro pan: start -> Boss -> startChange Ascension to multi-select modifiers
2026-06-07 03:54 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Fix the relic codex appeared empty when Wangchuan Level was maxed outFix relic buffs would stop working after reaching the affix capFix relic affixes could be incorrectly edited on the formation pageAdd a tutorial explaining the Auto-Save feature
2026-06-06 12:10 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Brand-New Relic SystemAdded 121 Relics covering diverse build archetypes: bonus damage, shields, sustain, Bleed / Poison / Vulnerability, and moreAdded the Relic Codex · Wangchuan — unlock more Relics into the drop pool as you play, and check your progress anytimeDifficulty System Rework Added custom difficulty with dozens of options: custom difficulty unlocks progressively with each cleared cycleSeasonal LeaderboardLaunched a season-based leaderboard: the current season records your score and rank in real time, and past seasons remain available to browseEndings & StoryHeroes who press on to t
2026-05-04 16:27 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Normal rewards now have a chance to grant bonus rewardsFixed an issue where quitting after defeating a Boss node and reloading the save would break progressionFixed incorrect calculation of additional attributes in save filesFixed an issue where oversized save files could not be uploaded to the leaderboardFixed the scrollbar not working in the Trait Edit interface
2026-05-03 16:58 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Added 28 new martial arts and item drops, expanding the reward pools across all tiersBoss rewards reworked to use fixed loot tables, with more distinct drops per boss stageAdded a confirmation prompt when leaving the shop to prevent accidental exitsEnhanced rewards for the Golden Shrine, Sudden Fall, and Winding Halls events (including healing effects, supply items, and reward quality upgrade)Fixed an issue where leaderboard data displayed incorrectlyOptimized online save mechanism for improved save stability
2026-05-03 06:47 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Nightcrow bosses now appear after Cycle 12, with up to 6 affixes in later stages.Fixed a bug where percent-based stat bonuses could cause bosses' HP to become negative.The "Lone Ranger" affix is now more likely to appear when deploying a single character.
2026-05-02 10:13 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Optimized online save functionality and added local save cache.Adjusted the difficulty of some stage bosses to resolve progression-blocking issues.Optimized enemy levels and spawn counts after floor 10 to fix insufficient difficulty scaling in later stages.Fixed an issue where affix options displayed incorrectly when upgrading.Fixed several save-related issues.
2026-04-30 14:35 UTC · Community Announcements · 琪哥
Added beginner tutorial, auto-popups on first entry, accessible anytime from the main screen.New event: "Abandoned Armory" — search for leftover weapons and supplies among the ruins.Optimized character level-up EXP curve for smoother late-game progression.
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