Duet Night Abyss’ next major release is Version 1.1, a global update titled Huaxu: The Wind Awakening that launches on December 23. The update follows a Huaxu version preview livestream that aired December 12 at 6:00 PM (UTC+8) on the game’s official YouTube channel.
Huaxu: The Wind Awakening release timing
Version 1.1 is set for a December 23 global launch, positioning it as a big seasonal drop and a clear “new chapter” moment for the game.
Version 1.1 adds new characters, weapons, locations, and systems
The Huaxu update is framed around new story content and a broad set of gameplay additions. It introduces a day and night system, new quests, and a slate of new content categories that touch everything from combat gear to cosmetics.
| Category | What’s new in Version 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Characters | Fushu, Kezhou, Zhiliu, Yuming, Su Yi, Camilla |
| Weapons | Halcyon Gracefall, Ephemeral Lumina, Cloudveil Unfurl, Dove of Tomorrow |
| Demon Wedges | Reaping Waltz |
| Locations | Mistwharf, Reedshore, Everspring, Hall of Ephemerality, Gritblight Expanse, Zhuyin Altar |
| Gameplay systems | Day and Night System |
| Quests | New storyline, 6 new side quests |
| Events | Under the Apricot Petals; Huaxu - Incense and Marvels; Covenant of Avian Spirit; Luno's Special Theatre; Bountiful Day; Drift of Youth; Roaring Drills; Phoxhunter Summit; Gleam of Flowing Waters |
| Gacha banners | Ocean's Distant Rhythm |
| Items | Recasting Mould, Amplification Stimulator |
| Character skins | Tidal Repose, Verdant Serenity, Dark Jade |
| Weapon skins | Fintastic Riptide, Tough Love, Vigor Rise, Pawsibilities |
The Wind Awakening livestream: when it aired and where to watch
The Huaxu version preview livestream aired December 12 at 6:00 PM (UTC+8). It was hosted on the official Duet Night Abyss YouTube channel.
Step 1: Open the official livestream page in your browser: https://www.youtube.com/live/ea33bV3L-LI.
Step 2: Use YouTube’s playback controls to rewatch specific segments, including the Version 1.1 content rundown and promo code reveals.
Version 1.1 livestream promotional codes and rewards
The livestream included three promotional codes, each built around a consistent core reward and a rotating upgrade material. All three codes grant Phoxene x100 and Carmine Globule x100, plus one additional reward.
| Promo code reward bundle | Included rewards |
|---|---|
| Bundle A | Phoxene x100, Combat Melody III x3, Carmine Globule x100 |
| Bundle B | Phoxene x100, Weapon Manual III x3, Carmine Globule x100 |
| Bundle C | Phoxene x100, Coin x30,000, Carmine Globule x100 |
What to expect from the Huaxu content drop
Version 1.1’s Huaxu rollout is designed as a wide update rather than a narrow patch: a new region set (from Mistwharf to Zhuyin Altar), a new core world-state layer via the day and night system, and a content batch spanning story quests, side quests, events, and gear.
It also expands the game’s collectible surface area with new Demon Wedges, new items (including Recasting Mould and Amplification Stimulator), and a fresh set of character and weapon skins that appear alongside the update.
A note on voice cast listings
Duet Night Abyss’ cast credits include English voice roles such as Hilda (Lucy Aarden), Wells / Badi / Additional Voices (James Alexander), Tabethe (Harriet Carmichael and Satomi Arai), Lisbell (Kana Asumi), Phantasio (Jack Ayres), Phoxhunter / The Girl in the Dream (Emma Ballantine), and Psyche (Eleanor Bennett).
If you’re returning for Huaxu, the simplest prep is practical: keep an eye on which Version 1.1 events you care about, redeem the livestream bundles while they’re still active, and plan around the December 23 launch window.
