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Wuthering Waves (WuWa)

2.1 Release Date, Banners, and Summary

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Version 2.6 Phase 2 is out now!
┣ Iuno Debut: Best Build - Materials - Weapon
┣ Rerun: Ciaccona Build - Materials
┣ Main Quest: By Moon's Fated Light
┣ Area: Sanguis Plateaus - 2.6 Sonance Caskets
┗ Events: Tidal Defense Sim, Marks of the Wild

Wuthering Waves - Version 2.1 Details

Wuthering Waves Version 2.1 will be released on February 13, 2025. Learn more about Version 2.1's release date, the upcoming characters, features, and more!

Version 2.1 Livestream Codes

All 2.1 Livestream Codes

  • TREASUREHUNT - 100 Astrite, 3 Advanced Resonance Potions, 2 Medium Revival Inhaler
  • VAULTOPS - 100 Astrite, 3 Advanced Advanced Energy Cores, 2 Medium Nutrient Block
  • SETSAIL - 100 Astrite, 3 Advanced Enclosure Tanks, 20,000 Shell Credits

These are all of the codes that were revealed during the Wuthering Waves Version 2.1 Livestream. Be sure to claim them before they disappear on February 9, 2025 (7:59 PT) and reap the generous rewards!

Version 2.1 Release Date

Version 2.1 Will Be Out on Feb 13

Version 2.1
2.1 Banner
Version 2.1
Release Date February 13, 2025

Wuthering Waves Version 2.1, Waves Sing, and the Cerulean Bird Calls, will be released February 13, 2025 after Version 2.0. This major update will continue the intriguing plot that is unraveling within Rinascita.

It will also feature two new playable characters, Phoebe and Brant, as well as their signature weapons!

Version 2.0 Summary

Version 2.1 Summary

Version 2.1 Major Updates

Version 2.1

Version 2.1 Characters

2.1 New and Featured Characters
Wuthering Waves - Brant Icon 5-star Brant
(5★ Fusion)
Changli Icon Changli
(5★ Fusion)
Wuthering Waves - Phoebe Icon Phoebe
(5★ Spectro)

2.1 Tier List and the Best Characters

Version 2.1 Weapons

2.1 Weapons
Wuthering Waves - Unflickering Valor IconUnflickering Valor
(Sword)
Blazing Brilliance Blazing Brilliance
(Sword)
Wuthering Waves - Luminous Hymn IconLuminous Hymn
(Rectifier)

Weapon Tier List

Version 2.1 Banners

2.1 Banners
Wuthering Waves Phoebe Phoebe Banner
[Phase 1]
Wuthering Waves Brant Brant Banner
[Phase 2]
Changli BannerChangli Rerun
[Phase 2]

All Current and Next Banners (Gacha)

All Version 2.1 Echoes

2.1 New Echo List
Rage Against the StatueRage Against the Statue Aero PrismAero Prism
HurriclawHurriclaw Phantom Lorelei IconPhantom: Lorelei
Calcified JunrockCalcified Junrock Golden JunrockGolden Junrock

Version 2.1 New Map Areas

2.1 Map and New Areas
Riccioli Islands Vault Underground

2.1 Fishing Event Summary

All Old Man and the Whale Tips and Tricks
How to Arrange Cargo Best Fishing Ability to Unlock First
How to Farm Fishery Coin Legendary Fish Locations
How to Increase Fame List of all Fish
How to Get Fish No. 70 -
All Old Man and the Whale Quests
Set Sail! Pro Angler! Love in the Time of Fishing
Where All Fish Converge Old Man and the Whale
I Alone Survived -

Old Man and the Whale Event Guide

All Version 2.1 News and Events

2.1 News
2.1 Version Summary All Active Redeem Codes
2.1 Events
Apex Ragunna Co-Op Overdash Tactical Simulacra III
Beyond the Waves Infinite Battle Simulation II
2.1 Quests
Exploration Quest
Silent as a Falling Leaf
Brant Companion Quest
Sail Day, Captain!

New Permanent Endgame

2.1 New Endgames
Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways Whimpering Wastes

Version 2.1 Livestream

Wuthering Waves - 2.1 Livestream Announcement Photo

A Special Broadcast for Version 2.1 was aired last February 7, 2025! It explored all the exciting content and features for the update! Redeem codes were also announced so be sure to check the link below:

2.1 Livestream

New Characters and Banners

Version 2.1 Character Banners

Phase 1 Banners
Wuthering Waves Phoebe Phoebe Banner
Phase 2 Banners
Wuthering Waves BrantBrant Banner Changli Banner Changli Rerun Banner

Phoebe and Brant will be the two new playable Resonators in Version 2.1! Their banners will run in the first and second half of Version 2.1 respectively, along with the rerun of Changli alongside Brant's banner!

Phoebe will be available by February 13, 2025 then Brant and Changli will follow on March 6, 2025!

New Weapons

Luminous Hymn (Rectifier)

Luminous Hymn
Luminous Hymn will be a new 5-star Rectifier and is the signature weapon of the new Spectro character, Phoebe. This weapon will be available to get from its own Absolute Pulsation banner in the first half of Version 2.1.

Unflickering Valor (Sword)

Unflickering Valor
Unflickering Valor will be a new 5-star Sword and is the signature weapon of the new Fusion character Brant. Similar to Luminous Hymn, it will be available in its own Absolute Pulsation banner running in parallel with Brant himself in the second phase of Version 2.1.

Ocean's Gift (Rectifier)

Ocean
Ocean's Gift will be a new 4-star Rectifier weapon that is confirmed to be a free weapon from the Old Man and the Whale event in Version 2.1!

New Area

Riccioli Islands

Riccioli Islands

Riccioli Islands will be a new area players can explore in Version 2.1. Most of the area is covered in bodies of water, so players can enjoy the features of the Gondola more here!

How to Use the Gondola Ride

Averado Vault Underground

Averado Vault Underground
The underground of the Averado Vault houses the plenty of echoes, precious metals, and artworks which players can enjoy on the Silent as a Falling Leaf exploration quest!

New Endgame Content

Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways

Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways
Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways will be a permanent weekly combat feature where you can get Astrites, and leveling-up materials as rewards! Here, you can team up with three resonators to defeat the enemies!

Whimpering Wastes

Whimpering Wastes
Whimpering Wastes will be a new permanent end-game content! Here you'll fight enemies across three main sea areas to accumulate points and earn rewards!

Tower and Adversity Will Reset Monthly

Wuthering Waves - Alone in the Abyss - Unlocks Tower of Adversity

Thanks to the addition of Whimpering Wastes and Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways, Tower of Adversity now has a monthly reset. This is longer than its previous reset timer, which is just two weeks!

Tower of Adversity Guide

New Features

Version 2.1 also has a lot of new features for everyone to enjoy!

Echo Recommendation

Echo Recommend

Version 2.1 will introduce a new auto equip feature! This allows the game to automatically equip the recommended echoes based on active player data! This is extremely useful for players who are just understanding how the Sonata Effects synchronize with their resonators!

Echo Loadout

Echo Presets
You will enjoy having multiple loadouts or presets ready for your resonators. This is extremely valuable as some fights require different builds!

Increase in Echo Backpack Capacity

3,000 Max Echo Capacity

Due to player feedback, the Echo Backpack capacity will increase to 3,000 in Version 2.1!

Camera Feature Upgrades

Camera Upgrades
The camera will have new idle poses in Version 2.1, and players can expect more in the following updates! It will also have new filters, intensity features, and horizontal and vertical movement!

How to Use the Camera Feature

Full Ray Tracing

Full Ray Tracing
Full Ray Tracing will make its debut into the game on 2.1! Thanks to Nvidia, players can now enjoy the game with better and more accurate lighting!

This is only supported on specific PC graphics cards, but thankfully WuWa mentioned that more devices can enjoy this in the future as they'll collab with more hardware and software providers!

Mac Release

Mac Release

It was announced on the 2.1 Livestream that Wuthering Waves will be available on the Mac Apple Store on March 27, 2025.

Wuthering Waves Related Guides

Wuthering Waves - News and Updates
Latest News and Updates

Version 2.6 Updates

Version 2.6 Characters

Version 2.6 Phase 2
(Ongoing)
Iuno IconIuno
[New]
Ciaccona IconCiaccona
[Rerun]
Version 2.6 Phase 1
Augusta IconAugusta
[New]
Carlotta IconCarlotta
[Rerun]
Shorekeeper IconShorekeeper
[Rerun]

Tier List and Best Characters

Version 2.6 Weapons

Version 2.6 Phase 2
(Ongoing)
Wuthering Waves - MoongazerMoongazer's Sigil
(5★ Gauntlet)
[New]
Woodland Aria IconWoodland Aria
(5★ Pistols)
[Rerun]
Version 2.6 Phase 1
Wuthering Waves - Thunderflare DominionThunderflare Dominion
(5★ Broadblade)
[New]
The Last Dance IconThe Last Dance
(5★ Pistols)
[Rerun]
Wuthering Waves - Stellar Symphony IconStellar Symphony
(5★ Rectifier)
[Rerun]
New Battle Pass Weapons
HunterHunter's Growl Weapon Series
(4★ All Weapon Types)

Absolute Pulsation Weapon Banner Guide

Version 2.6 Banners

Phase 2 Banners
(Ongoing)
Iuno BannerIuno Banner
(Sept. 17 - Oct. 8)
Wuthering Waves Ciaccona Resonator BannerCiaccona Rerun
(Sept. 17 - Oct. 8)
Phase 1 Banners
Augusta BannerAugusta Banner
(8/28 - 9/17)
Carlotta BannerCarlotta Rerun
(8/28 - 9/17)
Shorekeeper BannerShorekeeper Rerun
(8/28 - 9/17)

Version 2.6 New Quests

2.6 Rinascita Main Quests
By Sun
By Sun's Burning Hand
By Moon
By Moon's Revelation
(September 17, 2025)
2.6 Side Quests
Dream of a Rusted Sword: Part 1 Dream of a Rusted Sword: Part 2
Dream of a Rusted Sword: Finale May Applause Greet You
2.6 Hidden Quests
Wootter Shrines Cursed Gladiator
Crab Shrines Peso's Challenge

Version 2.6 New Area

2.6 Septimont Expansion
Sanguis PlateausSanguis Plateaus

Version 2.6 New Sonata Effects

2.6 New Sonata Effect
Crown of Valor Icon
Crown of Valor
Law of Harmony Icon
Law of Harmony

All Version 2.6 News and Events

2.6 News
2.6 Release Date, Banners, and Info 2.6 Livestream Codes and Release Date
All Active Redeem Codes
2.6 Events
Windrider ProjectWindrider Project Tidal Defense SimulatorTidal Defense Simulator
Hunt of Ash and SteelHunt of Ash and Steel Marks of the WildMarks of the Wild
Moonlit RevelationMoonlit Revelation Second Coming of Solaris (Ultra)Second Coming of Solaris (Ultra)
Prints of PlateausPrints of Plateaus Back to SolarisBack to Solaris
Sanguis Plateaus Travel AtlasSanguis Plateaus Travel Atlas Gifts of the Moon RoamerGifts of the Moon Roamer
Gifts of the HuntGifts of the Hunt Beyond the Waves RinascitaBeyond the Waves: Rinascita

Version 2.6 New Echoes

2.6 New Echoes
The False Sovereign IconThe False Sovereign Lady of the Sea IconLady of the Sea
Corrosaurus IconCorrosaurus Nightmare Violet-Feathered Heron IconNightmare: Violet-Feathered Heron
Nightmare Cyan-Feathered Heron IconNightmare: Cyan-Feathered Heron Nightmare Aero Predator IconNightmare: Aero Predator
Nightmare Electro Predator IconNightmare: Electro Predator Nightmare Chirpuff IconNightmare: Chirpuff
Nightmare Gulpuff IconNightmare: Gulpuff Phantom Fallacy of No Return IconPhantom: Fallacy of No Return
Phantom Kerasaur IconPhantom: Kerasaur

Version 2.6 New Bosses & Holograms

2.6 New Bosses
The False Sovereign IconThe False Sovereign Lady of the Sea IconLady of the Sea
2.6 Tactical Hologram
Lady of the Sea IconLady of the Sea

All Version Updates

Version 2.0 Updates
Version 2.0 Version 2.1
Version 2.2 Version 2.3
Version 2.4 Version 2.5
Version 2.6 Version 2.7

All Livestream Summary Articles

Reveal 1.3 2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3
2.4 2.5 2.6

Latest News and Updates

News and Updates
All Codes and How to Redeem
Available Platforms Maintenance Schedule Start and End Time
Version Preload Information How to Download
Free 5-Star Resonator Selector System Requirements and File Size
Controller Support for PC and Mobile Pre-Registration Guide and Rewards
Differences from Punishing: Gray Raven Differences From Genshin Impact
Age Verification Bug Wuthering Waves for PS5 Released!
Is Camellya a Playable Character? Is Scar a Playable Character?
Is Phrolova a Playable Character? Is Cartethyia a Playable Character?
Who is Cristoforo? Mac Release Date

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3 Anonymous7 months

Until now, WuWa still lags unoptimized at non high-end PCs and mobile devices. I quit playing it because of this hardware upgrade requirements.

2 Anonymous8 months

shut up lil bro go simp for zani

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