Duet Night Abyss, the innovative hybrid action RPG featuring dual narratives and free-to-earn characters and weapons, is set to receive its first major content update on December 23, 2025. Dubbed the Huaxu Version or Wind Awakening, this patch coincides with the game's Steam launch, promising seamless cross-platform account linking between PC and mobile. Players can look forward to a stunning graphical overhaul, a massive new region, fresh characters, and quality-of-life improvements that address community feedback.
Release Date and Livestream Rewards
- Launch: December 23, 2025 (UTC+8 server time).
- Livestream Recap: The Huaxu Preview aired on December 12, revealing key features. Redeem these codes before December 24, 23:59 (UTC+8) for Phoxene, Carmine Globules, and more:
| Code | Rewards |
|---|---|
| HUAXUAWAITS | Phoxene x100 + resources |
| THEWINDAWAKENING | Phoxene x100 + resources |
| DNA20251223 | Phoxene x100 + resources |
Log in post-update for a free Serenity Character Skin Selection - Dark Jade chest.
New Region: Huaxu
Dive into Huaxu, an expansive Eastern-inspired realm larger than Icelake, governed by the Nine Chapters of Dafeng. Key subareas include:
- Mistwharf: Features Starwharf, Reedshore, Hall of Ephemerality, Gritblight Expanse, Zhuyin Altar, and Everspring.
- Day/Night System: Freely toggle in Mistwharf for dynamic exploration.
New main storyline "Mistwharf - Veiled in Fragrant Haze" and 6 side quests expand the lore.
New Characters and Weapons
Immersive Theatre rotations bring powerful additions:
| Date | Character | Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Fushu (Hydro summoner, voiced by Crystal Yu) | Halcyon Gracefall (Whipblade) |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Kezhou (Sword user, voiced by Robin Liew Harper) | Ephemeral Lumina (Assault Rifle) |
Nocturnal Echoes:
- Dec 23: Fina, Dreamweaver's Feather, Cloudveil Unfurl.
- Jan 20: Fushu, Halcyon Gracefall, Dove of Tomorrow.
New Demon Wedge: Reaping Waltz (unlocks dual-blade combos).
Previews teased Zhiliu, Yuming, Su Yi, Camilla.
Events and Rewards
A packed schedule with login bonuses and challenges:
- Under the Apricot Petals (Dec 23): 10 Prismatic Hourglasses.
- Huaxu - Incense and Marvels: Exploration/combat rewards (Track-Shift Module, Twilight Tread).
- Covenant of Avian Spirit: Trials for points.
- Luno's Special Theatre (Dec 25): Co-op Silvecandle Carnival.
- Bountiful Day: Demon wedge bonuses.
- Drift of Youth (Jan 20): 10 Prismatic Hourglasses (7-day login).
- Roaring Drills (Jan 20): Turret defense.
- Phoxhunter Summit: PvP rankings for Phoxcoins, avatars, titles.
- Gleam of Flowing Waters: Fushu skin preview.
Cosmetics and Skins
- Free: Verdant Serenity (all characters, 40% discount via chest).
- Fushu Exclusive: Tidal Repose (swimsuit).
- Weapon Skins: Fintastic Riptide, Tough Love, Vigor Rise, Pawsibilities (multi-type).
- Accessories: New auras, postures (Shore Leisure, Bubbly Duck), footprints, teleport effects; Helix Leap visuals updated.
Ocean's Distant Rhythm Banner (Dec 23 - Feb 10): Bundles skins and effects.
Battle Pass and Shop Updates
- Bard's Tome: Starlit Hymn II: Level cap to 100; free/paid rewards include coins, manuals, Luno Memento; Collector's Edition adds skin chest.
- Interwoven Thoughts Chest: 150 Phoxene Plumules + dailies (Thoughts, Toy Hammers).
- Thoughts Chest: 10 Thoughts of featured characters.
Quality-of-Life Improvements and Optimizations
Major upgrades across platforms:
- Graphics: Realistic art, lighting, materials; PC scene rendering/memory fixes (less stuttering); mobile overheating/lag resolved.
- Mobile UI: Customizable/resizable buttons; Helix Leap standalone; left-side shoot/helix; sprint lock.
- Commissions: Teleport prompt for distant players; grappling points.
- Geniemon: Gold traits auto-lock; inactive Deft Trait distribution.
- Equipment: Mix purple/gold Blaze·Resolve +5.
- Languages: French (early 2026); German/Spanish planned.
Mounts (ground/air) and expanded co-op (full zones) teased in dev streams.
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