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 Wuthering Waves tier list so you know what Wuthering Waves characters to spend your tides on, as well as a breakdown of all the current and upcoming Wuthering Waves events. Consider those waves officially wuthered.
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 2.4 livestream went live on May 30, 2025, at 19:00 (UTC+8). You can watch it on the official Wuthering Waves YouTube or Twitch channels.
When is the next Wuthering Waves update?
The Wuthering Waves 2.4 update went live on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with maintenance starting on June 11.
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 solvent
- Bug fixes compensation (optional): 300 astrite
The Wuthering Waves 2.5 update release date is due on July 24, 2025 - six weeks after the launch of 2.4.
What are the Wuthering Waves update 2.4 banners?
The Wuthering Waves 2.4 banners feature the following characters:
Dance in the Storm's Wake
Roar of Triumph
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.
Are there any new quests in the 2.4 Wuthering Waves update?
Wuthering Waves 2.4 introduces the new main story quests, Chapter II Act V: Shadow of Glory and Chapter II Act VI: Flames of Heart.
These quests see us travel to the new area of Septimont, where we will experience the Great Agon and join Lupa in solving the case of a mysterious mastermind.
Is there a new area in the Wuthering Waves 2.4 update?
The Wuthering Waves 2.4 update introduces the new area of Septimont. This majestic cityscape is located on the shores of Rinascita, reaching towards the heavens with its glorious architecture.
What are the Wuthering Waves update 2.4 events?
Here's a quick summary of the events in the Wuthering Waves 2.4 update:
- Lollo Campaign - a commission event
- Virtual Crisis: Prototype Trials - a combat event
- The Everglorious Summit - a task-based exploration event
- Septimont Travel Atlas - an area exploration event
- Uncovering Past Heroes - a photo event
- All Out! Towards the Peaks of Prestige - a TCG battle event
- Banners Never Fall - a combat challenge event
To find out more about all the current and upcoming festivities (and what rewards you can grab), be sure to check out our full Wuthering Waves events guide.
That's all we've got on the current and next Wuthering Waves update. To fill your calendar with even more fun festivities from all your favorite gacha games, be sure to keep an eye on our Genshin Impact events, Honkai Star Rail events, and Zenless Zone Zero events guides.