Wuthering Waves 3.1 Update Summary

Attention, Rovers! Version 3.1 is packed with content: dual 5-star characters, brand-new story maps, fresh Echo sets, themed skins, exciting events, and meaningful optimizations. Whether you chase combat, exploration, or collection—this update delivers. Below is the full breakdown of what's coming in 3.1.

3.1 Special Program & Release Schedule

The Version 3.1 Special Program livestream is scheduled for January 23, 2026, marking the first official broadcast of the year. During the livestream, players can expect redeem codes worth a total of 300 Astrite, making it well worth tuning in. For those who cannot watch live, the redeem codes will be shared shortly after the broadcast.

The Version 3.1 update itself is expected to launch on February 5, 2026. Similar to previous versions, there will be a short gap between the livestream and the actual update release.

 

Version 3.1 Banners Overview

Phase 1 Banners

• Main Banner: Aemeath
• Rerun Banners: Chisa, Lupa
• Featured 4★ Characters: Mortefi, Taoqi, Aalto

Aemeath
Chisa	Lupa
Mortefi	Taoqi	Aalto

Phase 2 Banners

• Main Banner: Luuk
• Rerun Banners: Galbrena, 
• Featured 4★ Characters: Sanhua, Lumi, Yuanwu

Luuk
Galbrena
Sanhua	Lumi	Yuanwu

New 5★ Characters

Aemeath– Fusion Sword Main DPS

Aemeathis a five-star Fusion character wielding a sword, designed as a high-impact main DPS with a unique dual-form combat system. She alternates seamlessly between her normal form and a mech form, both of which are integrated into her core combo loop rather than functioning as a temporary summon.

Best Weapon

 Everbright Polestar

Attack:588  Critical damage: 24.3%

 

Luuk–Spectro Gauntlet Aerial DPS

Luuk is a five-star Spectro Gauntlet DPS who specializes in mid-air combat. Jumping, plunging, aerial dodging, and rapid repositioning define his playstyle, with many of his strongest damage loops requiring sustained airborne uptime.

Best Weapon

Spine of Day

Attack: 588      Crit DMG: 24.3%

 

New Story, Map, and Endgame Content

Version 3.1 introduces:

• A brand-new story quest
• Approximately five new areas to explore
• A new weekly robot boss
• Multiple new Echoes
• A new Hologram Challenge: Reactor Husk, designed for players seeking difficult endgame encounters

Exploration-focused players will find plenty of new content, lore, and rewards in this update.

 

New Echoes

• Singillum

Deals strong Fusion damage and excels at burst scenarios. When equipped as a primary echo on Aemeath, it boosts her Resonance Liberation damage by 25%, making it an optimal choice for ultimate-focused builds.

• Nameless Explorer

A damage-focused echo that fires a powerful arrow through enemies. As a primary echo, it increases Arrow damage and Echo Skill damage, making it ideal for arrow-based characters who rely heavily on echo abilities.

• Kronaclaw

A damage-oriented Echo delivering multi-strike Aero DMG barrages; as a core Echo, it amplifies Aero damage output and synergizes seamlessly with Melting-focused builds and teams, with its two Sonata sets offering layered Melting DMG bonuses plus useful crit and team synergy effects for Melting-centric characters.

• Kronablight

This Echo hits hard with Conductive damage, excels in burst play, and boosts Aemeath’s Resonance Liberation by 25%—the top choice for ultimate builds. Its dual Sonata Effects add Fusion damage bonuses, with 5-set perks amplifying burst and team Fusion damage.

• Glommoth

This echo boosts Frost damage for the next Variation Skill user and grants Crit Rate & Melting damage bonuses when inflicting Blast Burst or Resonance Shift·Offset with its 5-set bonus.

• Iceglint Dancer

This Echo excels at dealing high Frost damage with a low COST and synergizes with the Star of the Long Voyage set to boost Melting damage and CRIT Rate when applying Blast or Resonance Shift effects.

• Shadow Stepper

 

New Echo Sets

Trailblazing Star

• 2-Piece: +10% Fusion Damage
• 5-Piece: After applying Fusion Burst or Tune Rupture and swapping out, the next character gains a large Crit Rate and Fusion Damage boost for 8 seconds. A swap-oriented set designed to amplify team rotations.

Chromatic Foam

• 2-Piece: Fusion Damage increase
• 5-Piece: Applying Fusion Burst grants a long-lasting Fusion Damage buff. When switching out via Outro Skill, the incoming character also gains a massive Fusion Damage boost.Best suited for Fusion-focused team compositions and DPS chaining.

Sound of True Name

• 2-Piece: Increased Aero Damage
• 5-Piece: Using an Echo Skill boosts Echo Skill Crit Rate and Aero Damage for 5 seconds. The buff refreshes with repeated Echo Skill usage.

Designed for fast-paced arrow characters with frequent echo activation.

 

New Skin

Version 3.1 introduces a new school-themed Rover skin. While visuals have not yet been fully revealed, the concept alone has generated significant excitement within the community.

 

3.1 New Event

Where Stars Cascade Down

 

Gifts of Soft Snow

 

Full Throttle! Bolt& Blitz!

 

Unfrozen Traces

 

Footprints on Frostlands

On Lahairo's icy plains, countless curious gazes fall upon this silent, endless stretch of white.
Seekers tread across the polar expanse, leaving one footprint after another, spending a lifetime just to extract a faint echo of truth from these wordless snows.
Now, walk alongside those curious eyes. Step onto the icefield and venture toward distances no one has ever reached.

 

Rein Back! Migration Mayhem!

 

Peaks of Prestige: Rekindled Duel

 

Blade Hunter: Wilderness

Near Sonora, you encounter a researcher wearing a troubled expression. He seems to carry a mission of great importance...

 

TERM-X：Outreach

During model training, Genowu of the Bio-Research Society accidentally fed excessive student data into her device, which caused her handcrafted "Heuristic Exploration Motorcycle-Embedded Perception Unit Type Il "(short name :H.E.R.M.E.S.) to develop a wild, unrestrained personality-and refuse to be driven by anyone.
The project came to a halt.Desperate and out of options, Genowuturned to the Academy's legend-the Rider among Riders--the "Illusory Bug Knight": the Rover.

 

Lollo Campaign: Implementation

 

Veins of the Frostlands

 

Quality of Life Improvements

Exploration Motorcycle Updates

• Frost Dash: Allows motorcycles to travel across water surfaces instead of stopping at rivers or lakes, significantly improving traversal flow.
• Motorcycle Skill Tree: New expansion modules allow players to actively upgrade motorcycle performance through progression.
• Movement & Control Optimization: Improved responsiveness, smoother inputs, and better transitions across character movement, dodging, and action chaining.

Overall, these changes aim to make exploration faster, traversal more flexible, and moment-to-moment gameplay feel smoother without altering core mechanics.

 

Conclusion

Wuthering Waves 3.1 is a powerhouse update, delivering new characters, deeper combat, expanded exploration, and key quality-of-life improvements. Whether you chase meta, explore worlds, or collect it all, this update has you covered.

Ready to unlock everything on day one? Fast-track your progress with a secure Top Up Wuthering Waves through LDShop, and dive straight into the action.