Wuthering Waves

Wuthering Waves

KURO GAMES

activeReleased Apr 28, 2025steam

Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

Year 2

Apr 28, 2026 - Aug 5, 2026

16 changes

Wuthering Waves launched a significant collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on June 8, 2026, introducing new 5-Star Resonators Lucy and Rebecca, with Rebecca available for free. This update also added a new chapter and various gameplay enhancements, making it a robust period for returning players.

  • New Characters: Lucy and Rebecca joined as 5-Star Resonators, available through the Collab Resonator Convene.
    • 5-Star Weapons: New weapons included Spectral Trigger, Skull Thrasher, and Freeze Frame, obtainable through their respective Convene.
  • New Content:
    • A new Chapter III Side Story, "At Dream's Edge," expanded the narrative.
    • The "Nameless Explorer" Tactical Hologram Challenge and the Phantom "Glommoth" were added.
    • Players received new Expedition Motorbike Liveries: Finish Line and Silent Array.
    • A new accessory, Mornye Cube, and mech accessories Lynae - Unbound Brilliance and Mornye - Corner of the Star Sea were introduced.
    • A new Weekly Activity Event, "Phantasma Dreamland: Rhapsody," was added.
  • Seasonal Events: The collaboration featured a Collab Puzzle Event and a 10-Day Special Login Event, enhancing engagement.
  • Visual Enhancements: Dynamic lighting with ray tracing was implemented for PCs, improving graphical fidelity.
  • Performance Improvements: The Resonator Ascension Planner and in-game camera functionality received optimizations.
  • Quality of Life: The One-Click Skill Upgrade feature was optimized for smoother gameplay.

Year 1

Apr 28, 2025 - Apr 28, 2026

88 changes

Version 3.0 launched on December 24, 2025, with "We Who See the Stars," introducing the new region Lahai-Roi, two 5-star Resonators, and a new combat mechanic called Off-Tune. This major update opened Chapter III of the story, featuring three new Main Quest acts and the Expedition Motorbike utility for enhanced traversal.

  • New Region: Lahai-Roi: This expansive area includes locations like Starward Riseway and Mawburrow Desert, encountered during the Chapter III Prologue.
    • New Combat Mechanic: Off-Tune: A game-wide mechanic changing combat dynamics.
    • Main Quest Chapter III: Introduced with three acts, continuing the narrative journey.
  • New Resonators:
    • Mornye (Fusion / Broadblade): Added in Version 3.0.
    • Sigrika (Aero / Gauntlets): Launched in Version 3.2, expanding the playable roster.
    • Chisa (Havoc / Broadblade): Introduced in Version 2.8.
  • New Exploration System: Orchestration Altars and Utility: Crimson Baton, allowing players to manipulate object states during exploration.
  • New Weapons and Utilities:
    • Expedition Motorbike: A mountable utility added for traversal.
    • New Weapon Series: Spectrum Blaster and Starfield Calibrator, launched alongside Version 3.0.
  • New Seasonal Events:
    • Tidal Defense Simulator: A tower defense event with cosmetic rewards, launched on August 27, 2025.
    • Rhythm Challenge Event: "Soar to the Beat," a limited-time event offering unique sigils during Version 3.2.