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?
Unfortunately, Kuro Games doesn’t hold livestreams to discuss upcoming Wuthering Waves livestream. Instead, the official Twitter account posted a tweet stating “to give you a sneak peek into what we have in store for you in future updates, we’ll share the latest adjustments we’re making to the game via Developer’s Message before each new version’s launch.”
You can read the Wuthering Waves 1.3 Developer’s Message on the official WuWa website.
When is the next Wuthering Waves update?
Wuthering Waves update 1.3 is due to go live on September 29, 2024.
Before each update, the game goes into maintenance for a few hours. 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: 300 astrite
What are the Wuthering Waves update 1.3 banners?
Kuro Games is yet to confirm the full list of characters, but we do know that the Wuthering Waves 1.3 banners will feature Wuthering Waves’ Youhu and Wuthering Waves’ The Shorekeeper.
As for the current update, the following characters feature on the Wuthering Waves 1.2 character banners:
Chromatic Prose – phase one
- Wuthering Waves’ Zhezhi
- Wuthering Waves’ Chixia
- Wuthering Waves’ Baizhi
- Wuthering Waves’ Sanhua
Celestial Revelation – phase two
- Wuthering Waves’ Xiangli Yao
- Wuthering Waves’ Danjin
- Wuthering Waves’ Aalto
- Wuthering Waves’ Yuanwu
And here are the Wuthering Waves 1.2 update weapon banners:
Featured Weapon Convene phase one
- Rime-Draped Sprouts (five-star rectifier)
- Dauntless Evernight (four-star broadblade)
- Jinzhou Keeper (four-star rectifier)
- Hollow Mirage (four-star gauntlets)
Featured Weapon Convene phase two
- Verity’s Handle (five-star gauntlets)
- Marcato (four-star gauntlets)
- Helios Cleaver (four-star broadblade)
- Novaburst (four-star pistol)
You can also obtain a free copy of Xiangli Yao in the second half of version 1.2.
To find out more about all the current and upcoming convenes, be sure to check out our Wuthering Waves banners guide.
What are the Wuthering Waves update 1.3 events?
As always, there are bound to be plenty of fun events to keep you entertained during version 1.3, but Kuro Games hasn’t revealed anything just yet. To keep on top of all the current and upcoming events, check out our Wuthering Waves events guide.
Is there a new area in Wuthering Waves update 1.3?
Wuthering Waves 1.3 introduces a brand new area called The Black Shores. It’s an archipelago enshrouded in mysteries and turmoil, remaining sealed away from the world in a thick, digital fog. When its veil finally lifts, it can once again shoulder the task of connecting the world.
Is there a new boss in Wuthering Waves update 1.3?
There’s a new boss in version 1.3 called Fallaxy of No Return. Created by the Tethys System, it patrols between reality and the digital world, wielding a huge hammer-like weapon and dressed in glowing armor.
There’s also a new tactical hologram called Inferno Rider, which introduces some exciting new challenges.
And, if that’s not enough, there’s also a special new enemy called Hedgepuff. Complete the new collection quests in the Black Shores to unlock this little guy and other special enemies.
Are there any new stories in Wuthering Waves 1.3?
Version 1.3 introduces a new companion story called Small Wooly, Big Adventures, featuring Wuthering Waves’ Encore. As her closest friend, will you join the Wooly Warrior on this exciting journey?
Are there any new features in Wuthering Waves update 1.3?
Version 1.3 introduces a variety of new ‘portal’ puzzles so you can hop between different areas. Kuro Games is yet to announce any other new features, but we’ll update this guide as soon as we learn more.
Are there any Wuthering Waves optimizations coming in update 1.3?
Kuro Games continues to work hard on ensuring the best possible experience for Wuthering Waves players. However, it has yet to confirm any new optimizations coming in 1.3 just yet. You can read the optimizations from 1.2 below.
First, 1.2 introduced a new feature that allows you to store excess waveplates. Once you reach the waveplate cap, you receive waveplate crystals instead. You can then exchange these crystals for waveplates of equivalent value. You generate one waveplate crystal every 12 minutes, up to 480 waveplate crystals. Once you reach this limit, you can’t gain additional waveplate crystals.
Version 1.2 also introduces the option to play at 120 FPS on select PC devices. Additionally, from this update onwards, the activity points reward for the ‘spend 180 waveplates’ daily quest has increased from +20 to +60, so you should be able to complete your daily activity points quests more quickly.
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.