Wuthering Waves, the action-packed open-world RPG from Kuro Games, is riding high on a wave of acclaim. Just announced, the game has secured a nomination for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, pitting it against heavy hitters like Destiny: Rising, Persona 5: The Phantom X, Sonic Rumble, and Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Fans can vote now on the official site, with the ceremony set for December 11.
A Phenomenal Rinascita Arc: The Road to Recognition
This nomination caps off an extraordinary run for Wuthering Waves from Version 2.0 through 2.7, centered around the breathtaking Rinascita storyline. Launched in early 2025, 2.0 introduced the Rinascita region—a sprawling, lore-rich expanse that marked a narrative renaissance for the game. Players raved about the improved storytelling, stunning visuals, and high-stakes quests that transformed WuWa from a promising contender into a must-play title.
Subsequent patches built on this momentum: refined combat, new Resonators, and events that kept engagement soaring. By 2.7, the game's polish, player feedback integration, and consistent content drops had solidified its status as a gacha standout. Notably, none of HoYoverse’s heavyweights—Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, or Zenless Zone Zero—snagged a Best Mobile nod this year, highlighting Wuthering Waves’ breakout dominance in the category.
Version 2.8: "To the City Set in Amber" Drops November 20
Just two days away, Version 2.8 launches globally on November 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC+8, bringing fresh adventures to the time-trapped Chronorift Metropolis (aka Honami City)—a neon-lit, looping urban sprawl evoking a cyberpunk Tokyo frozen in eternal recurrence.
Spotlight New Resonators: Chisa and Buling
- Chisa (5★, Havoc, Broadblade): The star of Phase 1, this tactical engineer from beyond Rinascita wields her signature Kumokiri for devastating structural dissections. Leaks and previews paint her as a versatile support/healer with eye-catching animations and Havoc synergy.
- Buling (4★, Electro, Rectifier): Debuting in Phase 2, this fortune-telling exorcist brings talisman flair and Electro prowess, perfect for F2P teams.
Banner Breakdown
| Phase | Dates (UTC+8) | Featured 5-Stars | Boosted 4-Stars | Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Nov 20 – Dec 11 | Chisa, Phoebe (rerun) | Taoqi, Yuanwu, Aalto | Kumokiri, Luminous Hymn |
| Phase 2 | Dec 11 – Jan 1 | Phrolova, Cantarella (reruns) | Buling, Danjin, Chixia | Lethean Elegy, Whispers of Sirens |
Save your Astrite—Chisa’s kit synergizes with top DPS like Lupa and Zani.
Events and Must-Play Content
- Stranger Things in Honami: Permanent combat/management event; upgrade Shashou Cafe for Astrite ×1200, titles, Phantoms, and materials (limited rewards until Dec 24).
- Tactical Hologram: The False Sovereign: New boss challenges with escalating difficulties.
- Gifts of Amber: 7-day login for Tides.
- Lollo Campaign: Rising Anew: Lottery twists with Maji.
- Whispers of the Waves: Photo-hunt in Honami for Astrites.
- Search for It! Bits of Lahai-Roi: Teases the next region.
- Ascendant Aces: Character trials.
Plus, QoL gems: one-click Echo absorption, auto-material supplements, and Havoc Bane tweaks.
New Sonata: Thread of Severed Fate (Havoc ATK/DMG buffs).