Wuthering Waves Version 2.3, Fiery Arpeggio of Summer Reunion, launches on April 29, 2025, and kicks off the RPG’s major anniversary celebration.

This update brings a ton of free rewards, new playable characters, powerful weapons, exciting events, and important system upgrades. Whether you’re just starting your journey or you’ve been playing since launch, there’s something fresh to explore this time around. Got questions about guilds, gaming, or our product? Join our Discord for discussions and support!

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s coming with Version 2.3!

Anniversary Events and Rewards

To celebrate the anniversary, Wuthering Waves is offering players loads of free rewards through multiple special events. One of the highlights is Tidal Festivities, a new in-game page where players can track ongoing anniversary events, claim Astrites, and even earn an Outfit Voucher worth 300 Lunites. The voucher can be used in Version 2.4 to buy outfits from the shop, including two brand-new designs.

Login rewards are plentiful in this update. Starting May 23, logging in will earn you Radiant Tide ×10 and the exclusive Anniversary Avatar “Moment of Resonance” through the Gifts of Grand Celebration event. Additionally, Gifts of Grand Reunion will grant players Radiant Tide ×5 and Lustrous Tide ×5 just for checking in. Gifts of Melodic Verses sweetens the deal even further by offering Modifiers, Astrites, and more valuable upgrade materials over several days of logins.

Exciting Limited-Time Events

Version 2.3 is packed with anniversary-themed activities designed to reward both active and returning players. The Gilded Nightmarket event challenges players to complete daily tasks and Convene missions, earning Nightmarket Tokens. These can be exchanged for items like Radiant Tide, Modifiers, Weapon Projections, and Phantom Echoes.

Players looking for a lighter experience can enjoy Childhood’s Warmth, a mini-event centered around simple games and playful interactions, with cute cosmetic items and Astrites available as rewards. Gilded Rhapsody offers a more intense combat-focused experience, asking players to take on new battle missions with big prizes attached.

Several smaller anniversary events like Cube, Cubic n Cubie, Cubie Derby, and Memory Travelogue add more options to engage with the celebrations at your own pace.

New Characters and Weapons

Two brand-new 5-star Resonators debut in Version 2.3, bringing fresh strategies to your roster. Zani is the star of Phase I’s featured banner, Between Light and Shadow, while Ciaccona will headline Phase II’s Through Verses and Rhythms. Both characters offer new styles of gameplay and are set to become major picks for top teams.

Two powerful 5-star weapons also join the line-up. Blazing Justice will be featured during Phase I of the weapon banners, followed by Woodland Aria in Phase II. These weapons have been designed to complement the new characters’ strengths but are also versatile enough for broader use.

One of the biggest changes in Version 2.3 is the introduction of Anniversary Convenes, where players can choose a specific 5-star Resonator or Weapon they want to target. If you’ve been saving up, now’s the best time to spend your resources wisely.

System Improvements and Quality of Life Changes

A number of system-wide upgrades are arriving with the anniversary update. First, the Initial Top-up Bonus has been fully reset, allowing players to enjoy double rewards on all first-time premium currency purchases once again. If you missed it during the game’s launch, now’s your second chance.

The Returnee Event has been expanded as well. Players who have been away for 60 days or more can now access a refreshed set of rewards, Returnee Quests, and double-drop bonuses in Bass Challenges and Weekly Challenges. Even if you’re a newer player, you can still benefit from beginner bonuses rolling into Version 2.4.

Meanwhile, the Pioneer Podcast has been improved to offer Modifiers as rewards, alongside a streamlined process for accessing certain side quests. A small but thoughtful update adds the new Birthday Blessing feature, allowing players to claim a unique gift and birthday greeting just by setting their birthdate in-game.

Another important improvement is that Boss Challenges and Nightmare Challenges no longer have a cooldown. Players can now restart them instantly without waiting, which makes farming bosses much more efficient.

New Content and Permanent Additions

New story content continues with the Your Summer Will Never Wither event quest, offering a heartfelt look at Solaris during the festive season. A new Companion Story, A Blaze in the Dark, has also been added, giving players even more lore and world-building.

In addition, a permanent new event called Dreaming Deep joins the game, providing ongoing rewards and new content over time. Players looking for tougher challenges can dive into the new Tactical Hologram battles against powerful enemies like Lorelei and Fleurdelys.

Several new Phantom Echoes, including Crownless, Nightmare Crownless, Nimbus Wraith, and Chest Mimic, have also been introduced, offering new possibilities for building and customization.

Visual and Technical Optimizations

On the technical side, Version 2.3 makes Wuthering Waves look and play even better. Ray Tracing support has expanded to more AMD and Intel GPUs, and 120 FPS mode is now available on a broader range of devices. Players with capable hardware will notice smoother visuals and sharper lighting effects.

A new Echo Aspect system lets players change the appearance of their Resonators’ Glide or Flight apparatus for a bit of extra personalization. The newly introduced Data Modification system allows players to adjust the primary stat of unenhanced 5-star Echoes using Modifiers, making it easier to fine-tune builds without relying purely on luck.

Other quality-of-life improvements include an in-game Glossary system for key terms, optimized resource downloads, and incremental PC updates, ensuring a more convenient gaming experience.

Fiery Arpeggio of Summer Reunion is a true celebration of Wuthering Waves’ growth and its incredible community. With free Radiant Tides, anniversary gifts, new Resonators, powerful weapons, and system improvements across the board, Version 2.3 offers a fantastic mix of content for all types of players.

Make sure to log in during the event period, participate in the Tidal Festivities, and claim every reward while you can. And if you want the best Wuthering Waves experience possible, play on your PC with BlueStacks for the highest performance, crisp visuals, and ultra-smooth gameplay.

For full patch notes and additional details, don’t forget to check the official Version 2.3 update notes!