Get ready, Rovers! Wuthering Waves is dropping its Version 2.6 update, called "By Sun's Scourge, By Moon's Revelation," on August 28, 2025. This patch dives deeper into the Rinascita storyline, bringing new characters, a fresh map, and a ton of events. Here’s the lowdown on what’s new, plus when the servers will be down for maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule and Compensation
The game’s servers will go offline for maintenance on August 28, 2025, at 04:00 (UTC+8) and should be back up by 11:00 (UTC+8), so about seven hours. For folks in North America, that’s August 27, 2025, at 16:00 PDT. To make up for the downtime, players at Union Level 8 or higher get 300 Astrite and 2 Crystal Solvents through in-game mail. If maintenance runs long, you might score extra Astrite (up to 300 at 60 per hour). You can pre-download the update to jump in faster once servers are live.
New Characters and Banner Schedule
Version 2.6 introduces two awesome 5-star resonators from Septimont, plus some returning favorites. Here’s who’s hitting the banners:
- Augusta (5★ Electro, Broadblade): The Ephor of Septimont, Augusta’s all about fiery solar damage. She’s a powerhouse main DPS with her signature 5★ Broadblade "Thunderflare Dominion."
- Iuno (5★ Aero, Gauntlet): A priestess with lunar wind powers, Iuno’s great as a sub-DPS or healer. Her signature weapon is the 5★ Gauntlet "Moongazer's Sigil."
The banners roll out in two phases:
| Phase | Start Date | Featured 5★ Characters | Featured Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | August 28, 2025 | Augusta (New), Carlotta (Glacio Rerun), Shorekeeper (Spectro Rerun) | Thunderflare Dominion |
| Phase 2 | September 17, 2025 | Iuno (New), Ciaccona (Aero Rerun) | Moongazer’s Sigil |
Carlotta (Glacio DPS) and Shorekeeper (Spectro support) are back for those who missed them. Phase 2 ties into the Main Quest Chapter II Act IX for extra story vibes.
New Map Areas and Exploration
Say hello to the Sanguis Plateaus, a new area southwest of Capitoline Hill in Septimont. This rugged, mountain-filled zone used to be gladiatorial hunting grounds but is now crawling with Dark Tide and Tacet Discords. Expect glowing wildlife and old arenas turned hazardous. The Flight Utility is now available across all regions like Huanglong and Black Shores, making travel way smoother. Plus, the Sanguis Plateaus Travel Atlas event rewards you for exploring this new spot.
New Events and Rewards
Version 2.6 is loaded with events, from story quests to easy login bonuses. Here’s what’s up:
- Main Quests:
- Chapter II Act VIII: "By Sun's Burning Hand" – Drops on August 28, 2025, with Rover facing the Dark Tide.
- Chapter II Act IX: "By Moon's Revelation" – Hits September 17, 2025, wrapping up Rinascita with a showdown against the Leviathan.
- Limited-Time Events:
- Windrider Project: Learn to fly in new areas.
- Tidal Defense Simulator: Fight Tacet Discords with machines; stays permanent after the event.
- Hunt of Ash and Steel: Battle and collect in Sanguis Plateaus.
- Marks of the Wild: Solve world puzzles for cool rewards.
- Moonlit Revelation: Login for Waveborn Moonstones and a "Wax and Wane" avatar.
- Second Coming of Solaris (Ultra): Hunt anomalies across game modes.
- Prints of Plateaus: Snap photos in the new map.
- Beyond the Waves: Rinascita: Explore with objectives and mini-games.
- Login and Welfare Events:
- Gifts of the Moon Roamer: 7-day login for Radiant Tides and Forging Tides.
- Gifts of the Hunt: Another 7-day login with Lustrous Tides.
- Back to Solaris: Rewards for bringing back inactive players (gone 30+ days). These give up to 15 Radiant Tides, 10 Forging Tides, and 5 Lustrous Tides for banner pulls.
New Features, QoL Updates, and More
This update isn’t just about new content—it’s got some solid upgrades too:
- End-Game Content:
- Tower of Adversity: Two new Hazard Tower floors.
- Whimpering Wastes: New "Ember" mechanic for big "Burning Waves" damage boosts.
- Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways: Revamped with a new stage, better UI, and one-click rewards.
- Quality of Life Improvements:
- Auto-clear floors in end-game modes with record sync.
- Track collectibles for 100% completion in Huanglong.
- Wider Lootmapper range for chest hunting.
- New Weapons Gallery to check out your gear.
- One-click "Claim All" for event and Guidebook rewards.
- Better graphics with frame generation for more GPUs.
- New Echoes and Weapons:
- Echoes like The False Sovereign and Corrosaurus for stronger builds.
- Battle Pass adds the 4★ Hunter's Growl weapon series.
Version 2.6 is a massive step forward, blending epic story beats with smoother gameplay. With the Dark Tide closing in, it’s time to gear up and explore Solaris. Keep an eye out for any post-launch fixes, and happy adventuring!
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