The "Lost and Mutated" version is now available, and the "Dead Cells" bundle is discounted

The high-speed action meat pigeon game "Windwalker" created by "Dead Cells" developer Motion Twin celebrated its first anniversary of Early Access (EA) today, and simultaneously launched its sixth major content update for free - "Lost and Mutation".

According to the official announcement, this is a special version for the first anniversary celebration. It is also the update with the largest content and the most core system changes since the game was launched.This iteration not only brings new ecological areas, enemies and weapons, but also deeply redoes the core combat system and adds a number of key features that community players have long requested.

Core combat innovation: Special attack system reworked to encourage offense

The most noteworthy thing about this update is the complete redesign of the "Special Attack System".The development team pointed out that this move is intended to make the combat rhythm more strategic and impactful, and mechanically encourage players to adopt more aggressive gameplay.

In the old mechanic, special attacks relied heavily on cooldowns.In the new system, this function has been restructured into a burst skill that needs to be charged by continuously attacking enemies.This means that the more actively players "fight" and "hit continuously" in battle, the faster they can accumulate energy and release explosive high damage.

In addition, the highly acclaimed "Strange Fish" skill has also been integrated into the new special attack logic. If used at a specific activation time, it will have a longer duration and shorter cooldown, providing players with new game space for combat decision-making.

New content filling: ecological "Lost Islands" and themed weapons

As the largest update, "Lost and Mutated" brings a new explorable ecological area - "Lost Islands".

This is a mysterious archipelago composed of the ruins of an ancient ark. Players can unlock the passage here after defeating the first ecological area in a single game.New areas mean brand-new challenges, including monsters as tall as dinosaurs, mutated golems, and a new oppressive boss.

In order to adapt to the new ecology, 4 new melee weapons have been added to the game's arsenal, and their designs are all inspired by the creatures of the "Lost Islands":

• Golem Flail

• Crocodile-headed jaws

• Spine Greatsword

• Worm's Claw

Each weapon has a unique attack module and special moves, further enriching the options for combat construction.

Community voice implementation: settlement review and base function upgrade

In response to feedback from the player community during the early access phase, this update has implemented a number of highly requested experience optimization (QoL) features.

• Settlement review interface (run chart summary): Players can now see a detailed statistics panel after each challenge, clearly reviewing key information such as damage, kills, and construction details of the round.

• Base function expansion: NPC "Kili" now provides two new functions:

a. Backpack: Allows players to temporarily store a weapon or accessory to facilitate switching builds in subsequent levels.

b. Equipment box: Players can spend resources to purchase equipment before setting off to gain a starting advantage for the adventure.

• Challenge treasure chest (Killstreak treasure chest): A new treasure chest type is added, which requires players to kill a certain number of enemies in a row without being hit to unlock it.This treasure chest can be freely switched with the original "limited time treasure chest" before departure, providing new challenge paths for players with different styles.

Future Outlook: 2026 1.0 Roadmap Announced

While celebrating EA's first anniversary, Motion Twin also announced a complete update roadmap for "Windwalker" until the official version 1.0 in 2026, clearly demonstrating the game's future development plan and commitment to long-term polishing.

To celebrate the launch of the update, the Steam “La Motion Week” event has returned simultaneously.

Players can now purchase the "Windrunner × Dead Cells" collaboration package at an extra 10% discount.For players who are still waiting and watching, at this moment when the core system has been reworked, massive content has been filled, and a clear roadmap has been announced, it may be the best time to join this "windy journey".