WindStop Strategy Steam news

• Latest observed players29 · 24 September 2026 - 16:14:23 UTC
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• Review score79% positive
• Total reviews1,502
• Release dateJan 15, 2026
• DeveloperXia Start
• PublisherXia Start

Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Xia StartPublisher: Xia Start

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WindStop Strategy Steam news

WindStop Strategy news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• 1.2.2 Combat freeze issue fixed - 19 August 2026

  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.

• 1.2.2 Patch - 19 August 2026

  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 Sandbox Mode difficulty option \ not taking effect.Fixed: In Sandbox Mode, items with no usage limit (such as Dragon Vein) still generating at the auction merchant even when already in the player's inventory.Fixed: After disabling all MODs and creating a new save that overwrites a previous save, the ne…

• v1.2.1 Temporary Hotfix - 30 July 2026

  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.

• The free "Rising Storm" DLC for Windstop Strategy is now available! - 24 July 2026

  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 introduces a new gameplay mode for Windstop Strategy. In this mode, you will experience:12 Selectable Factions.New Difficulty System:​ Supports custom parameters, allowing you to freely adjust various numerical settings.Landmark Construction:​ Build landmarks across territories to unlock special funct…

• 1.2.0 Beta branch update - 7 July 2026

  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.

• 1.2.0 BETA Test branch Update - 3 July 2026

  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 Continue toggle on the Quick Battle UI to reduce repetitive clicking. Optimization: Building construction now only pops up one confirmation window displaying all resource costs in a single view.Bug FixesBug Fix: Fixed flickering/invisible animation issues caused by the Evil Monkey special effects.…

• Sandbox Mode is Nearly Complete! You can now join the test! - 30 June 2026

  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 Beta?RightClick game in your Library, select Property -> Betas, and Enter the access code : sandboxbeta123 Sandbox Mode Content Overview12 Sects Available:​ Choose from 12 unique sects.Difficulty System Overhaul:​ Brand-new custom difficulty options with adjustable parameters. All values can now b…

• The Cloud Peak Update - 8 June 2026

  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

• The Cloud Peak Update - 7 June 2026

  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

• The Cloud Peak Major Update - 6 June 2026

  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 the end of the Wangchuan will reach a hidden true ending — whether you can escape your own cycle is for you to discoverExperience ImprovementsAdded an end-of-run summary screen for a clear recap of your adventure's results and rewardsThe Relic panel now features quality-based color coding and hover…

• The Cloud Peak Update - 4 May 2026

  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

• The Cloud Peak Update - 3 May 2026

  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

• The Cloud Peak Update - 3 May 2026

  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.

• The Cloud Peak Update - 2 May 2026

  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.

• The Cloud Peak Minor Update - 30 April 2026

  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.

• The Cloud Peak Minor Update - 29 April 2026

  Leaderboard now displays the top 30 players, making competition even fiercer.Added Steam upload status notifications: a clear pop-up will appear at the end of a run if cloud save or leaderboard upload fails, so you always know your sync status.Mid-run save upload failures will no longer interrupt frequently — only a subtle hint is shown after each stage node.

• The Cloud Peak Minor Update - 28 April 2026

  Update NotesCapped max level at 78 to prevent negative valuesNegative event improvements： - Bandit Ambush: Now only lose ~60% of silver (instead of all). - Trap Fall: Ambush battle upgraded to elite combat with better rewards. - Sensory Stone: Deeper options now grant additional affix growth or supply drops. - Shimmering Light: Enduring the pain now grants an extra affix. - Mire Silver & Relic Exploration: Added supply drops to more choices. - Wheel of Fortune: Losing silver now leaves behind some supplies.Adjusted leaderboard button position to prevent accidental taps Leaderboard now uses lazy loading for smoother browsing

• Free DLC "The Cloud Peak" is now available - 28 April 2026

  To All Heroes:Thank you for your patience! The DLC "The Cloud Peak"​ for WindStop Strategy is now available! You can visit the Steam store page to add it to your library for free and start your adventure!Of course, the development of another highly anticipated feature, the "Sandbox Mode,"​ is also progressing in parallel. Its current completion rate is around 70%. As we aim to make the Sandbox Mode more enjoyable and content-rich, it will require more time for refinement than originally planned. We sincerely apologize for this delay and kindly ask for your continued patience.As one of the content updates promised before the game's release, "The Cloud Peak"​ offers a standalone Roguelike experience separate from the main game. Players can choose to play as Ximen Xiang​ or a "Nameless Hero"​ to embark on a challenging new adventure atop the mysterious Whisper Peak, filled with battles, tr…

• Minor Update & Fixes - 6 March 2026

  🚧This update includes some unopened sandbox mode art assets (update size ≈ 140MB). These are pre-installed resource files. Sandbox mode is still in development and testing.🚧FixesFixed an issue where the character list was lost when deleting the current save slot and then saving.Fixed an issue where the character list was lost when overwriting a save and immediately loading another save.Fixed an incorrect description for the additional damage of Weapon Giant Bear's Grasp. The correct description is: additional damage equal to 5% of attacker's Max HP.After saving the character list order, the roleList's dropdown menu will now switch to the default order.

• V1.0.12 Hotfix Patch 2 - 2 March 2026

  Fixed: The issue where the custom order of the character details list would be lost when saving cross-slot save files.Added: Added a display switch option in the game settings menu. Multi-monitor switching is now available in-game.

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