Wuthering Waves first anniversary update, release date, new characters, new features and more

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 18, 2025, 20:38 IST

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Kuro Games is set to launch Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 on April 29, 2025, coinciding with its Steam debut. A livestream on April 19, 2025, will unveil anniversary features, including new characters Zani and Ciaccona, alongside login rewards. The update promises personalized Echo features, a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration, and enhanced accessibility, marking a significant milestone for the game.

Wuthering Waves first anniversary update, release date, new characters, new features and more

Image via: Kuro Games

With the anniversary of Wuthering Waves, developer Kuro Games has revealed its plans for the boldest upgrade yet. Version 2.3 is expected to go live on April 29, 2025, coinciding with the game’s Steam launch, and promising a packed celebration for fans across the globe.

Release date & livestream

Save the date, Kuro Games will be live streaming on April 19, 2025, at 19:00 (UTC+8). Starting this special stream will be a focus on the upcoming major content in Version 2.3, as well as first looks at anniversary exclusive features. Carrying the rumor that Version 2.2 was a short patch, this update is truly anticipated to be longer, allowing everyone more time to revel.

New Characters: Zani and Ciaccona

The hype is on two characters:

Zani: 5-star Spectro Gauntlet wielder, said to stack Spectro Frazzle hastily and could promote DPS melee attacks to be best later with characters for example, Phoebe.
Ciaccona: Another 5-star character, Ciaccona affects the battle with her Aero Pistols and would likely adopt the Aero Erosion mechanic, making her perfectly great with fresh Rover debut (Aero). These new characters only add to the team builds, but it suggests a growing spectrum of elemental strategies. Anniversary Rewards and Login Events

A seven-day login event with rewards increasing day by day for the anniversary will also be presented to all players by Kuro Games.

Day 1, 3, 5: 300x Astrites
Day 2: 10x Premium Sealed Tubes
Day 4: 5x Main Stat Selector (a new customization item)
Day 6: 200,000 Shell Credits
Day 7: 100x Premium Tuner

New features and updates

The biggest spoiler is regarding the personalized Echo features that may possibly act as an interface from which players can manage their build for characters with freedom. If true, Wuthering Waves shall distinguish itself as one of the few gacha RPGs that allow for this much freedom that early in players' gameplay.

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Steam launch & collaborations

Version 2.3 will also include the official Steam launch of Wuthering Waves. It will make the game evermore accessible. Besides that, the livestream will reveal a collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, hinting at possible themed content, cosmetics, or even crossover characters.
Kuro Games shows that the company is listening. Its quick response to the player feedback bolstered with meaningful content updates has built the company an image among the developing companies. Wuthering Waves is celebrating much more than fulfilling a milestone, as it brings the dawn of a new bold era.

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