Version 3.0 "We Who See the Stars" is set to launch on December 25, 2025 (UTC+8), bringing a massive new region, story content, and events to Wuthering Waves. Leaks from preload data, shared by Chinese insiders toskkur_wuwa and TeamGemberry78, reveal an impressive haul of free rewards.
Spanning roughly 43 days (Dec 25, 2025 - Feb 5, 2026), this patch offers generous Astrite (the premium currency for gacha pulls), Radiant Tides (for limited weapon banner pulls), Lustrous Tides (for the pity selector banner), and Forging Tides (for standard banner pulls). Here's the full breakdown, including totals for Free-to-Play (F2P), Lunite Subscription (LS, ~$5/month for ~3,600 extra Astrite), and LS + Battle Pass (BP).
Total Pull Equivalents
These figures assume:
- 160 Astrite = 1 pull on limited character/event banners.
- 1 Radiant Tide = 1 pull on the limited weapon banner.
- Lustrous/Forging Tides provide direct pulls on their respective banners.
| Player Type | Astrite | Astrite Pulls | Radiant Tides | Total Limited Pulls | Lustrous Tides | Forging Tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F2P | 18,972 | 118 | 22 | 140 | 42 | 7 |
| LS | 22,752 | 142 | 22 | 164 | 42 | 7 |
| LS + BP | 23,432 | 146 | 27 | 173 | 44 | 7 |
F2P players can expect ~140 pulls on limited banners alone - enough for strong pity guarantees on multiple characters or weapons. Low spenders get even more value from the subscription's daily Astrite drip. Note: These exclude hidden map chests, endgame resets (e.g., Tower of Adversity), unexpected compensations, or login rewards, which could add 10-20 extra pulls.
Detailed Reward Sources
Regular Rewards (Repeatable Throughout Patch)
These provide steady income via dailies and weeklies.
| Source | Astrite | Radiant Tides | Lustrous Tides | Forging Tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dailies (60 x 42 days) | 2,520 | - | - | - |
| Tower of Adversity | 800 | - | - | - |
| Front of the Thousand Gates | 960 | - | - | - |
| Whistling Waves | 1,600 | - | - | - |
| Coral Shop | - | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Battle Pass (Free) | - | - | 5 | - |
| Subtotal | 5,880 | 7 | 12 | 7 |
LS Bonus: +3,600 Astrite from 90-day subscription (90 x 40 Astrite).
BP Bonus (Paid): Extra tides and minor Astrite.
One-Time Claimables
Big upfront rewards from story, exploration, and mail.
| Source | Astrite | Lustrous Tides |
|---|---|---|
| Mail (Codes, Compensation) | 900 | - |
| Exploration/Chests/Quests/Achievements | 6,802 | 20 |
| Main Story Ch. III, Prologue-II | 450 | - |
| Tactical Hologram: Dreamless | 120 | - |
| Subtotal | 8,272 | 20 |
Events (Limited-Time)
Packed with 10+ events, including academy-themed fun in the new Laha-Roi region.
| Event | Astrite | Radiant Tides | Lustrous Tides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Go, to Startorch Academy | - | 10 | - |
| Gifts of Freshers Week | - | 5 | 5 |
| Beyond the Waves: Laha-Roi | 400 | - | 5 |
| Peaks of Prestige: Rekindled Duel | 1,200 | - | - |
| Operation: Frontier Renewal | 1,200 | - | - |
| Laha-Roi Pioneers | 500 | - | - |
| Double Pawns Matrix: Pilot | 400 | - | - |
| Startorch Racing | 400 | - | - |
| Signs of Silent Star | 280 | - | - |
| Capturing Starlight | 270 | - | - |
| Ascendant Aces (Trials) | 120 | - | - |
| Sorting Test (Web-Event) | 50 | - | - |
| Subtotal | 4,820 | 15 | 10 |
Grand Total Verification (F2P Astrite): 5,880 (regular) + 8,272 (one-time) + 4,820 (events) = 18,972. Spot on!
Key Takeaways and Tips
- F2P-Friendly: 140+ pulls is on par with major patches like 2.0 (~150 pulls). Prioritize the new map for those 6,802 Astrite from chests/quests.
- Spenders: LS jumps you to 164 pulls - perfect for chasing dual S5* characters.
- Potential Upside: Add ~2,600 Astrite from TGA awards (if eligible), full exploration, and resets for 150-160+ F2P pulls.
- Pull Strategy: Save Radiant Tides for weapon banners, Lustrous for selectors. Redeem codes early via mail!