Keeping on top of the current and next Wuthering Waves update can be tricky. With new content, missions, characters, and more cropping up every few weeks, there's always something going on - and let's not forget the Wuthering Waves livestream, which is bound to offer codes to redeem in-game in addition to exciting glimpses into the future of the game.
To help you out, we've put together this update guide, featuring all the latest news on Kuro Games' exciting ARPG. We've also got a list of all the new Wuthering Waves codes, including any livestream codes, ready for you to redeem.
Here's everything you need to know about the current and next Wuthering Waves update.
When is the next Wuthering Waves livestream?
The Wuthering Waves 3.1 livestream went live on Friday, January 23, 2026. You can watch it on the official Wuthering Waves YouTube or Twitch channels.
When is the next Wuthering Waves update?
The Wuthering Waves 3.1 update went live on Thursday, Thursday, February 5, 2026, with maintenance starting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
As long as you've unlocked the mail function, within six hours of the maintenance period ending, you can claim the following compensation rewards from your in-game mail:
- Maintenance compensation: 300 astrite and two crystal solvents
- Bug fixes compensation (optional): 300 astrite
What are the Wuthering Waves update 3.1 banners?
The banners in the Wuthering Waves 3.1 update feature the following characters:
Take Flights in Spring - phase one
- Wuthering Waves' Aemeath
- Wuthering Waves' Mortefi
- Wuthering Waves' Taoqi
- Wuthering Waves' Aalto
Horizon of Dawnbreak - phase one
- Wuthering Waves' Chisa
- Mortefi
- Taoqi
- Aalto
Roar of Triumph - phase one
- Wuthering Waves' Lupa
- Mortefi
- Taoqi
- Aalto
When Winter Thaws - phase two
- Wuthering Waves' Luuk Herssen
- Wuthering Waves' Sanhua
- Wuthering Waves' Lumi
- Wuthing Waves' Yuanwu
From Ashes - phase two
- Wuthering Waves' Galbrena
- Sanhua
- Lumi
- Yuanwu
Alongside these characters, you can also pull for their weapons on the weapon event convene. To find out more about all the current and upcoming convenes, be sure to check out our Wuthering Waves banners guide.
Is there a new area in Wuthering Waves 3.1?
Yes, Wuthering Waves 3.0 introduces a new area in Roya Frostlands called the Frostlands Surface. It was once a lush area, but is now covered in a blanket of snow. This area also features a variety of exciting new locations, including the Spactrek Collective: Polar Research Outpost, which handles humanity's polar research, and even the remains of a space station that crashed into the frostlands.
While out exploring, you need to keep an eye out for the many icy hazards waiting around every corner. Luckily, you can upgrade your expedition motorbike with the new glacier track ability and all-terrain tactics module, which should make exploration a breeze.
Are there any new quests in the 3.1 Wuthering Waves update?
Version 3.1 adds two new main story quests. These are Chapter III, Act II, 'The Star That Voyages Far', and Segue: Afterstory, 'All That Sunlight Touches', both of which expand on our adventure in the new region of Lahai Roi.
What are the Wuthering Waves update 3.1 events?
As always, there are heaps of fresh events in the WuWa 3.0 update. Here are the events in the WuWa 3.1 update:
- Unsigned Good Wishes - claim rewards from your in-game mail, including 1.6k astrites and an exclusive avatar
- Where Stars Cascade Down - attend a party with a variety of minigames and activities
- Unfrozen Traces - complete area exploration tasks to earn rewards
- Footprints on Frostlands - collect photos of the new area to earn rewards
- Full Throttle! Bolt & Blitz! - a motorcycle racing event
- Rein Back! Migration Mayhem! - a boardgame-like event
- Blade Hunter: Wilderness - a combat event with special buffed enemies
- Lollo Campaign: Implementation - complete commissions to earn tickets and spin the reward wheel
- TERM-X: Outreach - upgrade your motorcycle to claim rewards
- Moonlit Path - a premium purchase reward event
To find out more about all the current and upcoming events (and what rewards you can grab), be sure to check out our full Wuthering Waves events guide.