The Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit is available through Windtail Express, an anniversary event opening with the November 13, 2026 update. Log in, open the event and choose one of 12 outfit sets. Each option is valued at 2,580 Echo Beads, but you are choosing an outfit, not receiving 2,580 Echo Beads to spend.
There is one catch worth knowing before you claim it: your choice is final. You cannot switch to another outfit later, and the free version comes in its default colour, without extra dye variants. Here are the twelve choices, the claim window and what happens if you already own every set.
How to claim the Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit
The Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit selection is called Windtail Express in the official November 12 update notes. There is no combat challenge or paid purchase requirement. Once the November 13 version update has finished, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your usual Where Winds Meet account after the version update.
- Find the Windtail Express anniversary event in the game’s event announcements.
- Open the complimentary outfit selection and compare the 12 available looks.
- Check your wardrobe first so you don’t choose something you already own.
- Pick your favourite and confirm only when you are sure. The choice cannot be changed afterwards.
- Check your outfit collection for the claimed set.
The official notes name the event and confirm the free reward, but do not spell out every button label for console and PC. Treat any unverified ‘press this exact key’ instructions with care until the event is live. The Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit should not cost Echo Beads.
All 12 free anniversary outfit choices
These are the twelve outfits listed for Windtail Express. They all belong to the same 2,580 Echo Bead choice tier; there is no separate price or rarity advantage for picking one over another.
| Outfit | Outfit |
|---|---|
| Celestial Knot | Golden Aura |
| Crimson Sand | Ninth Pawnshop |
| Celestial Vanguard | Flicker of Faces |
| Magpie’s Nocturne | Dragon Protector |
| Scorpion’s Heart | Moonlit Inquiry |
| Flower of Youth | Veil Between |
The best Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit is the one you’ll actually use. Preview how a set looks on your character, especially if you usually prefer lighter robes over armour or vice versa. The styles differ, but the reward value does not. Make the choice for the look, not because another guide claims a certain set is the ‘rarest’.
Can you change your outfit choice later?
No. The November 12 patch notes explicitly say that once you claim the outfit, you cannot change the selection. The reward also provides the default colourway, not a collection of dye variants. If you wanted an alternate colour, don’t mistake the free selection for a full set of cosmetic customisation options.
Before using your Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit choice, look through all twelve previews and your wardrobe. If you are undecided between two, there is no reason to press confirm immediately just because the event appears on your screen.
What if you already own all 12 outfits?
There is a different reward for collectors who own the entire selection. Instead of another outfit, you receive a Custom Chest that lets you choose either 10 Resonance Vouchers or 16 Lingering Melodies. The publisher lists this as the replacement when all twelve eligible outfits are already owned, not as a bonus for every player.
That means someone claiming their first Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit does not also get those vouchers or Melodies. Don’t add the conversion reward to your free anniversary draw totals unless your account actually qualifies for it.
When does Windtail Express end?
Windtail Express starts after the November 13, 2026 version update and runs until January 14, 2027 at 04:59:59 (UTC+8). In the UK, that final moment is January 13, 2027 at 8:59:59pm GMT. Don’t leave the claim until the UK calendar says January 14.
The November 13 update itself is scheduled from 18:00 to 22:59:59 (UTC+8), corresponding to 10:00am to 2:59:59pm GMT. The new version is due after that update window, rather than at the start of maintenance. Check the live in-game notice if rollout timings change.
Is the free outfit part of the 69 anniversary draws?
No. The Where Winds Meet free anniversary outfit is a choice of one cosmetic set. The separately advertised 42 Lingering Melody and 27 Resonating Melody draws are obtained from mail, anniversary events and shop exchanges. Xbox Game Pass perks are another separate promotion, and the old Xbox launch bundle is not part of the outfit event.
If you are only logging in for one reward, look for Windtail Express first, preview the set and make your final choice before its deadline. You can then tackle the other anniversary activities without mixing up what each one gives you.
Official source: Where Winds Meet Version 2.4 Update Overview (Everstone Studio and NetEase Games, November 12, 2026).
