Following an open beta earlier this month, Motion Twin has just rolled out the first major update in 2026 for Windblown.
The Break the Path update introduces a new map and mini-map, a new item rarity system, and improvements to the game’s exploration.
Players can now more easily navigate their way around Windblown’s floating world as a mini-map has now been added to the HUD. Additionally, an actual map is also now accessible which includes details such as the teleporters you’ve unlocked, chests, areas of interest.
Perhaps the biggest addition is that items now come in several rarities: Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Mythic. This is applied to weapons, trinkets, Gifts, and Hexes, and grants buffs to power and stats. I can imagine this will add more of a thrill to discovering items, and it may even tempt you into using ones that you have never thought about using before.
Other changes have also been applied to the game’s biome generation. Players are now more free to choose how they approach each area and can either opt to head for a boss, explore some more, or go to the shop. Teleporters have now also been added, allowing you to effortlessly revisit the areas that you have already explored.
Developed by Dead Cells creator Motion Twin, Windblown has been in Early Access since 2024 and is expected to launch sometime in 2026. A departure from the studio’s previous work, the game is a co-op roguelite set on procedurally generated floating islands. The game has received eight updates since launch with Break the Path being the very latest.
Mike reviewed Windblown when it first entered Early Access. In his review, he said: “What’s in the box is already highly playable and despite one or two missteps here and there, I’ve enjoyed my time running through the floating world that Motion Twin has delivered.”
You can find a trailer for the Break the Path update below:
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