Quick answer: The next major cosmetic banner for Where Winds Meet features the Scorpion’s Heart outfit and is scheduled to release on February 22, 2026.
Updates for Where Winds Meet in February 2026 focus on high-rarity cosmetics and preparations for the upcoming Hexi region expansion. Following the Version 1.3 "Spring's Bliss" update earlier in the month, the rotation of limited-time banners continues with a new outfit themed around venom and frost. This release is accompanied by new visual effects for martial arts and a refreshed set of cumulative pull rewards.
Scorpion’s Heart banner details
The Scorpion’s Heart outfit serves as the centerpiece for the next gacha banner. Official announcements confirm the collection will be available starting February 22, 2026. The set is described with the thematic text "Venom claims soul. Frost scars bone. Ghostfire marks dead roads," indicating a visual style centered on ice and dark motifs.
This release follows the "Flower of Youth" and "Fading Harvest" outfits, which arrived on February 16. Unlike those sets, which drew inspiration from Tang Dynasty floral patterns and harvest themes, Scorpion’s Heart aligns with darker, elemental aesthetics often reserved for premium limited banners.
Cumulative gacha rewards
Players who participate in the gacha system during this banner cycle earn additional items based on the total number of pulls performed. The cumulative reward track for this season includes a mix of character accessories and scenario decorations.
The rewards unlock in a specific order as pull milestones are reached:
- Insignia: Flower
- Scenario Decor: Lamp
- Makeup: Butterfly Wing
- Accessories: Reading Glasses
- Scenario Decor: Winter Pine Tree
- Accessories: Silver Hair Pin
These items typically require a substantial number of pulls to fully unlock, often totaling 120 pulls for the complete track in similar limited banners.
Vermillion Dawnbreak martial arts effect
Alongside the new outfit, a new visual effect (VFX) for the Strategic Sword martial art is set to release on February 18, 2026. Titled Vermillion Dawnbreak, this cosmetic alters the particle effects and trails of the weapon during combat.
This addition allows players to customize the visual flair of their combat moves without altering the underlying stats or mechanics of the Strategic Sword style. It launches just days before the Scorpion's Heart banner, completing the mid-February content drop.
Upcoming Hexi region expansion
While the banners provide immediate cosmetic updates, the next major content expansion is the Hexi region, confirmed for release on March 6, 2026. This update, titled "Beyond the West Pass," introduces a new map area that includes the Jade Gate Pass, Liangzhou’s snowy landscapes, and Qinchuan’s trails.
The Hexi update will likely mark the transition into Season 2, "Twin Bells," and will bring new narrative chapters, world bosses, and exploration mechanics distinct from the current Kaifeng and Qinghe regions.