Kuro Games hosted a Preview Special Broadcast that showcased a first look at a new Version 2.3 content including new resonators, upcoming anniversary events, and a new collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, as well as Wuthering Waves year one gameplay stats! The livestream can be watched on the Wuthering Waves official YouTube channel HERE.
Watch the Wuthering Waves one year anniversary trailer HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUSQMHhySr4
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 Livestream Recap:
- Login Events:
- Gifts of Grand Reunion - Login and claim Radiant Tide x5 and Forging Tide x5
- Gifts of Grand Celebration - Login and claim Radiant Tide x10 and Anniversary Avatar “Moment of Resonance”
- Gifts of Melodic Verses - Login and claim Modifier x5, Astrite x300 and more
- Reward Events:
- Cubie Derby: Warmup - Participate in the event to win Radiant Tide x10, Flight Aspect: The Laureate, Phantom: Chest Mimic and more.
- Gilded Nightmarket - Complete Convene Tasks and Activity Tasks to obtain Nightmarket Tokens, which can be exchanged in the Gilded Nightmarket for Radiant Tide x10, Modifier x15, Weapon Projections, Phantom Echoes, and more.
- Tide Festivities - Visit the Tidal Festivities page and view the requisite content to win an Outfit Voucher worth 300 Lunites, which can be used to purchase Outfits in the Store, including those released in Version 2.4.
- Updates and Upgrades:
- Initial Top-Up Bonus Reset - Following the Version 2.3 update maintenance, the initial double top-ip bonus will be reset for all price tiers in the Store.
- Upgraded Returnee Event - During the Reprise of Tides event, complete progress tasks to claim rewards and enjoy exclusive double drop bonuses in both Boss Challenges and Weekly Challenges. The limited-time Returnee Bundle will also be available for purchase. Rovers that have not logged in for 60 consecutive days or more will have access to different 7-Day Login rewards and Returnee Quests. Complete them to obtain up to 10 Radiant TIde and other rewards.
- Upgraded Pioneer Podcast - The item Modifier will be added to Pioneer Podcast rewards. The process of obtaining EXP and Materials will also be optimized. Additionally, in Version 2.3, you’ll be able to access certain quests directly from the Pioneer Podcast page.
- Birthday Blessing - Set your birthdate on the Terminal page to unlock the Birthday Blessing feature. Login on your birthday or 7 days after your birthday and you’ll receive a unique Birthday Blessing gift. If the birthday you set is earlier than the date which you set it, you can still receive your Birthday Blessings for the year. The “Global Pre-Registration and Social Media Milestone” mail and “Beginners Choice Convene” mail expire on 5-22-2025 at 11:59 (UTC+8). Be sure to claim the rewards contained in the mail before they go away. If you register after 5-22-2025 12:00 (UTC+8) but before Version 2.4 is live, you will still receive the “Global Pre-Registration and Social Media Milestone” mail and “Beginner’s Choice Convene” mail, along with the rewards contained within. Following the Version 2.4 update maintenance, more in-game events will become available. If you are new to the game, you can participate in beginner quests to win a selectable 5-Star Resonator and other rewards.
- Version 2.3 Preview Fiery Arpeggio of Summer Reunion
- New Companion Story - A Blaze in the Dark
- New Story Event - Your Summer Will Never Wither
- New Permanent Event - Dreaming Deep
- New Tactical Hologram Challenges
- Tactical Hologram: Fleurdelys
- Tactical Hologram: Lorelei
- New Phantom Echoes
- Phantom: Crownless
- Phantom-Nightmare: Crownless
- Phantom: Nimbus Wraith
- Phantom: Chest Mimic
- Optimizations:
- New Feature: Echo Aspect - Change the appearance of a Resonator’s Glide / Flight apparatus.
- Data Modification: Use a modifier to adjust the first Mainstat of an unenhanced 5-star Echo into a designated stat. Modifiers can be obtained through Special Events, Pioneer Podcast and Item Exchange.
- Ray Tracing & 120 FPS - Version 2.3 will expand support for Ray Tracing to a broader range of graphics cards, including certain AMD and Intel models. Additionally, the 120 FPS option will be made available for a broader range of graphics cards.
- No CD for Boss Fight - You can restart the boss fight immediately after completing a Boss Challenge or Nightmare Challenge.
- Glossary - Underlined hyperlinks will be added to complicated or important in-game terminology. Clicking on a hyperlinked term will bring up its definition.
- Game Resources Download Optimization - PC Game resources will be optimized, and the official launcher will continue to support incremental updating. Furthermore, pre-download will be available on Mobile for Version 2.3.
- New Resonators:
- Zani
- Ciaccona
- Upcoming Featured Resonator Convene:
- Phase I - Between Light and Shadow
- Phase II - Through Verses and Rhythms
- New Weapons:
- Blazing Justice
- Woodland Aria
- Upcoming Featured Weapon Convene:
- Phase I - Blazing Justice
- Phase II - Woodland Aria
- Anniversary Convene:
- Phase I & Phase II
- The rules for the Anniversary Convenes are the same as for their corresponding Featured Convenes, and the 5-Star Guarantee count is shared among them. You can change the target Resonator or Weapon at any time.
- Special Events:
- Cube, Cubic n Cubie - Anniversary Combat Event
- Memory Travelogue - Anniversary Photo Collection Event
- Cubie Derby - Anniversary Spectator Event
- Cubie Derby: Warmup Race - Anniversary Leisure Event
- Celebrate with Friends! - Anniversary Returnee Invitation Event
- Gilded Nightmarket - Anniversary Points Exchange Event
- Gifts of Grand Celebration - Anniversary Limited-Time Login Event
- Gifts of Grand Reunion - 7-Day Login Event
- Gifts of Melodic Verses - Limited-Time Login Event
- Beyond the Waves: Rinascita - Featured Exploration Event
- Collaborations:
- Wuthering Waves x Cyberpunk: Edgerunners coming in 2026
- Tidal Photography - Fan Creation Event
- Resounding Waves - Anniversary in Numbers (Web Event)
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Compose a harmonious battle concerto with characters of different abilities. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breathtaking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 and Steam version launch on April 29.
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, Mac App Store, PC via The Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and wishlist on Steam. For more information on Wuthering Waves, news and updates, join the community on Discord, and follow on X / Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and the game’s official website.
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ABOUT KURO GAMES
Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.
Kuro Games independently developed Punishing: Gray Raven, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG Wuthering Waves is receiving the same public reception.
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