🏯 Hangzhou Expansion — Complete Exploration Guide
Released July 10, 2026. Six new zones, hidden dungeon, ship inspections, and a day/night dual-state wasteland. This guide covers everything.
Overview
The Hangzhou expansion opens the city's "port side" — a sprawling waterfront district with international trade, criminal underworlds, and ancient secrets. Unlike previous zones, Hangzhou introduces interactive gameplay mechanics: ship cargo inspection, day/night state changes, and stealth-based investigation.
| Zone | Theme | Key Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| 浙江渡 | Trade Port | Ship inspection + document verification |
| 海客巷 | Exotic Market | Hidden scam investigation |
| 莽滩口 | Lawless Wasteland | Day/night dual-state |
| 钱塘官衙 | Government District | Quest hub |
| 钱江市井 | Marketplace | Trading, vendors |
| 镇远镖局 | Escort Agency | Courier missions |
🚢 浙江渡 (Zhejiang Ferry) — Trade Port
How Ship Inspection Works
New Mechanic: 入港稽查 (Port Entry Inspection)
- Talk to the harbor master to receive inspection warrants
- Board docked ships and examine cargo manifests, crew documents, and hull markings
- Cross-reference documents with port records — look for discrepancies
- Confront suspicious merchants or report them to authorities
- Rewards: Gold, reputation, and rare trade goods
Key NPCs
| NPC | Location | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Master Zhou | Main dock | Gives inspection quests |
| Merchant Liu | Warehouse district | Suspicious cargo — investigate him |
| Inspector Chen | Government office | Turns in completed warrants |
Collectibles
- 3 Ship Logs — Hidden in cargo holds, tell the backstory of a smuggling ring
- Port Authority Seals (×5) — Scattered across docks, needed for achievement
- Rare Trade Map — Complete all inspections to unlock a hidden treasure location
🏮 海客巷 (Haike Alley) — Exotic Market
The Golden Toad Court (金蟾院) Investigation
This is the zone's main questline — a perfume shop hiding a dark secret.
| Phase | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Browse the perfume shop. Note the owner's evasive answers. |
| 2 | At night, sneak behind the shop. Find the hidden cellar entrance. |
| 3 | Inside: evidence of illegal trade and kidnappings. |
| 4 | Report to authorities OR blackmail the owner (choice matters). |
Notable Vendors
| Vendor | Sells |
|---|---|
| Persian Merchant | Rare dyes, exotic fabrics |
| Korean Trader | Ginseng, medicinal herbs |
| Japanese Merchant | Weapon skins, katana accessories |
🌙 莽滩口 (Mangtan Mouth) — Day/Night Wasteland
Dual-State Mechanics
| Time | State | What's Available |
|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Day | Refugee camp | Aid quests, coffin boat blessings, NPC dialogue |
| 🌙 Night | Black market | Secret deals, contraband trade, hidden NPCs |
Hidden Dungeon: 幽明古渡 (Netherworld Ancient Ferry)
Access: Only at night. Find the ferryman at the abandoned dock. Pay with "ghost coins" (found during daytime exploration).
Boss: The Ferryman of the Dead — phase-based fight with spirit minions.
Reward: Exclusive martial art scroll + Netherworld cosmetic set.
Daytime Activities
- Help refugees with supply quests (rep gain)
- Bless coffin boats for karma points
- Gather ghost coins from hidden stashes (needed for dungeon entry)
Nighttime Activities
- Black market trading (rare items, exclusive gear)
- Secret NPC encounters
- Dungeon access (幽明古渡)
📋 Complete Zone Checklist
浙江渡
- [ ] Complete all 5 ship inspections
- [ ] Find 3 Ship Logs
- [ ] Collect 5 Port Authority Seals
- [ ] Uncover the smuggling ring (main quest)
- [ ] Unlock Rare Trade Map treasure
海客巷
- [ ] Complete Golden Toad Court investigation
- [ ] Trade with all 3 foreign merchants
- [ ] Find hidden cellar entrance
- [ ] Make your choice: report or blackmail
莽滩口
- [ ] Complete 5 daytime refugee quests
- [ ] Collect 20 ghost coins
- [ ] Access black market at night
- [ ] Defeat the Ferryman of the Dead
- [ ] Find all hidden night NPCs
Best Builds for Hangzhou Content
The new zones emphasize investigation, stealth, and close-quarters combat in the dungeon.
| Weapon | Best For |
|---|---|
| Strategic Sword | Bleed kills Ferryman minions efficiently |
| Infernal Twinblades | Fast movement for ship-to-ship exploration |
| Mortal Rope Dart | Pull enemies in the dungeon tight spaces |
| Panacea Fan | Sustain during the Ferryman boss fight |
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