Where Winds Meet October 11 Update (2026): Cosmetics and Prices

The October 11 Where Winds Meet update is a late-cycle Version 2.2 shop and appearance release, not the launch of Version 2.2 itself. It adds the Aerial Grace Fan skin, Plum's Promise outfit, Silent Plum hair, Kin and Keep outfit, and Pixiu's Prize Leaping Toad VFX.

Last verified October 10, 2026. This guide covers the official global October 11 Version 2.2 appearance announcement. The poster lists exact times without a timezone label, so use the live in-game countdown as the final schedule for your account.

Do not plan one combined budget until you check each item's currency. Plum's Promise and Kin and Keep use Echo Beads, Aerial Grace and Silent Plum use Harmonic Cores, and Pixiu's Prize uses Sound Jades. If you only want the two direct Echo Beads outfits, their announced total is 2,640 Echo Beads before subtracting your current balance.

Quick answer: Open the live shop after the October 11 listing time, choose the exact cosmetic first, then check the currency and countdown shown on your account. Pixiu's Prize has the clearest early decision: it costs 2 Sound Jades until November 23, then returns to 3. Silent Plum is listed through January 9, 2027, while Aerial Grace is announced for 360 days. No removal date is stated for Plum's Promise or Kin and Keep in the official poster.

What Is in the October 11 Version 2.2 Update?

The official October 11 cosmetics announcement is presented as an image, so the currency labels matter as much as the prices. The three purchase paths are:

• Echo Beads: used directly for Plum's Promise and Kin and Keep.
• Harmonic Cores: obtained through the Celestial Echo draw system and spent in the Draw Shop, according to a current community guide to the Celestial Echo draw system. The October 11 announcement prices Aerial Grace and Silent Plum at 1 Core each.
• Sound Jades: obtained through the Harmonic Core exchange in the Echo/Draw Shop according to a current community guide to obtaining Sound Jade. Confirm the exchange direction and rate in the live client before converting a Core for Pixiu's Prize.

A low number in one currency should not be compared directly with a high number in another. Draw rates, guarantees, and exchange terms can change, so the live Draw Details screen remains the final source for those mechanics.

Which October 11 Cosmetic Should You Prioritize?

The cheapest listing is not automatically the best choice. A 60-Echo-Bead outfit you never equip is still wasted currency, while a more expensive outfit can make sense for a player who has already previewed the pieces and plans to use its dye options.

Aerial Grace Fan Skin: Check the Harmonic Core Route First

The official October 11 preview shows both forms of the Silent Voice: Aerial Grace Fan appearance and its announced Draw Shop route.

Aerial Grace is the most complex item in the group. The default form is listed for 1 Harmonic Core, and the official preview says the weapon appearance can be reforged with Taiyi Stones into five set styles: Vernal Dew, Rushing Beats, Lush Splendor, Galactic Silver, and Mystic Isles. Custom colors and multi-form combinations are also supported through Weapon Reforging.

Treat the 1-Harmonic-Core price as the entry point for the default form, not the complete cost of every possible customized combination. Before exchanging, open the Draw Shop and Workshop, confirm which form you are actually receiving, and check how many Taiyi Stones your preferred style would require.

Plum's Promise vs Kin and Keep: 2,580 or 60 Echo Beads

Plum's Promise is the 2,580-Echo-Bead outfit and includes a matching player avatar according to the official preview.

Plum's Promise is the main direct Echo Beads purchase in this update. It supports separate top and bottom pieces and dyeing, and the announced purchase includes a matching player avatar. Its value depends on whether you want the full design, the separate pieces, or the avatar—not merely on its position as the most expensive new item.

Kin and Keep is listed at 60 Echo Beads and also supports separate top and bottom pieces plus dyeing.

Kin and Keep is the lower-cost alternative at 60 Echo Beads. It does not make Plum's Promise obsolete; the two sets have different visual goals. Preview both on the same character and under the same lighting before deciding. If you want both direct-purchase outfits, the arithmetic is simple:

2,580 + 60 = 2,640 Echo Beads

Subtract the Echo Beads already on your character before selecting any package. If you are still deciding between direct currency, a Monthly Pass, and the current Battle Pass, use the Echo Beads, Monthly Pass and Battle Pass guide rather than treating this one shop release as a reason to buy every option.

Need Echo Beads for a chosen item?

Only top up after the cosmetic, live price, current balance, and receiving Character ID are confirmed. Choose the smallest suitable amount after counting your existing balance, and check the final checkout total before paying.

Check Top-Up Options

Silent Plum and Pixiu's Prize Have the Clear Deadlines

Silent Plum is listed from October 11, 2026 at 05:00 through January 9, 2027 at 04:59:59. It costs 1 Harmonic Core, supports dyeing, and includes a matching dynamic player avatar. Because the official poster does not label its timezone, use the in-game countdown instead of converting this deadline from an assumed zone.

The official preview lists Pixiu's Prize at 2 Sound Jades before its November 23 price change.

Pixiu's Prize is a VFX for Leaping Toad, purchased from the Draw – Echo Shop. It is announced at 2 Sound Jades until November 23, 2026 at 04:59:59, after which the price returns to 3 Sound Jades. This is a real one-Sound-Jade saving, but only for players who use Leaping Toad and want this particular effect.

Prioritize the November 23 price step before the January 9 hair deadline if both items are on your list. Aerial Grace's 360-day window is much longer, while the official poster does not state removal dates for the two Echo Beads outfits.

What to Check Before You Top Up or Exchange

1. Open the live October 11 store page. Confirm the item is available to your account and that its displayed countdown matches the announcement.
2. Choose one target item. Do not begin with a package size or a discount.
3. Read the currency label. Echo Beads, Harmonic Cores, and Sound Jades are not interchangeable in this announcement.
4. Preview the exact appearance. Check character presentation, separate pieces, dye support, weapon form, or VFX before committing.
5. Count your current balance. For Echo Beads purchases, subtract what you already own from the item's live price.
6. Verify the receiving character. If you play across platforms, use the cross-progression and account-linking guide before paying to make sure the same character and Character ID appear everywhere.
7. Stop after the planned purchase. Leftover premium currency is not a saving unless you already have a second confirmed use for it.

Common October 11 Purchase Mistakes

Assuming October 11 is the launch of Version 2.2

Version 2.2 began with the September 16, 2026 update. October 11 is an appearance release inside that cycle, four days before the officially announced Qingzhou arrival on October 15. Do not use this cosmetic post as a checklist for all Version 2.2 gameplay content.

Treating all three currencies as one budget

The item count is small, but the routes are different. Echo Beads cover Plum's Promise and Kin and Keep; Harmonic Cores cover Aerial Grace and Silent Plum; Sound Jades cover Pixiu's Prize. Verify each store tab instead of multiplying or adding unrelated currencies.

Buying 2,640 Echo Beads without checking your existing balance

The 2,640 total is the full announced price of the two Echo Beads outfits together. It is not automatically the amount you need to top up. Subtract your current balance first and choose only after confirming both items remain at their announced prices.

Waiting because every item looks equally urgent

They are not equally urgent. Pixiu's Prize has a November 23 price increase, Silent Plum has a January 9 end date, and Aerial Grace is announced for 360 days. Plum's Promise and Kin and Keep have no removal date stated in the poster, so their live countdowns need to be checked after release.

Related Where Winds Meet Guides

• Where Winds Meet Echo Beads, Monthly Pass or Battle Pass: What Should You Buy?
• Where Winds Meet Cross-Progression: Link Accounts Without Starting Over

Where Winds Meet October 11 Update FAQ

Your October 11 Cosmetic Buying Plan

The October 11 update is a focused cosmetic release with five items across three currencies. Start with the item, not the top-up: verify the live countdown, confirm the exact currency, preview the appearance, and count what you already own. The two Echo Beads outfits total 2,640 before your existing balance, while the clearest time-sensitive value is Pixiu's Prize at 2 Sound Jades before its announced November 23 price increase.