Roaring Sands, the newest region in Where Winds Meet, launches today and invites players into a sweeping desert frontier filled with lore, exploration, and fresh narrative threads.
Whether you're a returning adventurer or stepping into Kaifeng’s outskirts for the first time, unlocking this region is simple but essential before diving into its mysteries.
This walkthrough breaks down exactly how to access Roaring Sands, meet the Wayfarer, and obtain the crucial map that opens the path forward.
How to unlock Roaring Sands in WWM
Make your way to the Wayfarer in Roaring Sands. This Wayfarer is from the Heaven Division.
The Wayfarer camps at the top of the Ethereal Mountain in Roaring Sands.
Talk to the Wayfarer and ask him about the map he is making. He tells you that the map is easy to draw, but the thousand-mile landscape is not easy to achieve.
After a short conversation, he finally hands you the map of Roaring Sands in Kaifeng. This unlocks the region for exploration.
What to expect in Roaring Sands
While we explore the new area, here are some key characteristics we have observed so far:
- Harsh sandstorms that change visibility and sometimes reveal hidden entrances or shift terrain.
- Ancient desert ruins packed with puzzles, traps, buried lore, and treasure chambers.
- New enemies & desert beasts like bandits, wolves, scorpions, and elite ruin guardians.
- Mirage-based side quests and mystical encounters that appear only in certain weather or time.
- Hidden caves and secrets uncovered by exploring dunes, climbing ruins, or digging in marked spots.
With the Roaring Sands map in hand, your journey into dunes, secrets, and sky-high vistas truly begins. Explore boldly, follow new story clues, and uncover everything this region adds to Where Winds Meet. The adventure only gets richer from here.
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