Wuthering Waves version 2.8 "To the City Set in Amber" is now live
Wuthering Waves version 2.8, "To the City Set in Amber", is now live following update maintenance that began on 2025/11/20 04:00 (UTC+8). Players receive maintenance compensation of Astrite ×300 and Crystal Solvent ×2, alongside bug fix compensation of Astrite ×300. The update introduces new 5-Star Resonator Chisa and 4-Star Resonator Buling, alongside the new 5-Star weapon Kumokiri and new main quests.
- New Resonators:
Chisa (5★ 
Havoc), 
Buling (4★ 
Electro) - 1 new weapons
- 6 events
- Compensation:
Astrite ×600 (Maintenance compensation + Maintenance compensation + Bug fix compensation)
New Resonators
Chisa
| Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|
| Element | Havoc |
| Weapon |  Broadblade |
Official description: "Just an ordinary student."
Buling
| Rarity | 4★ |
|---|---|
| Element | Electro |
| Weapon |  Rectifier |
Official description: Taoist of Mengzhou, Black Shores Consultant, feng shui master, and veteran forum dweller.
New weapons
| Weapon | Rarity | Type |
|---|---|---|
 Kumokiri | 5★ | Broadblade |
Convenes announced so far
| Phase | Convene | Boosted 5★ | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon of Dawnbreak | Chisa | After the Version 2.8 update – Dec 11, 2025 | |
| Absolute Pulsation - Kumokiri | Kumokiri | After the Version 2.8 update – Dec 11, 2025 | |
| With Hushed Whispers |  Phoebe | After the Version 2.8 update – Dec 11, 2025 | |
| Absolute Pulsation - Luminous Hymn |  Luminous Hymn | After the Version 2.8 update – Dec 11, 2025 |
Events
| Event | Dates | Stated rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger Things in Honami | After the Version 2.8 update – Dec 24, 2025 | — |
| Whispers of the Waves | After the Version 2.8 update – Dec 24, 2025 | — |
| Tactical Simulacra: Off Tune | Nov 27 – Dec 15, 2025 | — |
| Lollo Campaign: Rising Anew | Dec 8 – Dec 22, 2025 | Rewards: a set number of Lollo Stamps |
| Search for It! Bits of Lahai-Roi | Dec 11 – Dec 24, 2025 | — |
| Gifts of Amber | After the Version 2.8 update – Dec 24, 2025 | — |
New story
- Main Quest: Chapter II Act XII "Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands"
- Main Quest: Chapter II Segue "Flowing Starlight in the Iris"
Update content
Official infographics, shown as published.
Upcoming events
Official infographics, shown as published.
Compensation
- Maintenance compensation: Astrite ×300
- Maintenance compensation:
Crystal Solvent ×2 - Bug fix compensation: Astrite ×300
Create a character and unlock the Mail feature before 2025-11-20 04:00 (UTC+8). The compensation will remain claimable until the next version update.
Also in this update: New Resonators, New Weapon, New Area, New Echoes, New Stories, New Events & Gameplay Features, Other New Content, Features, Leveling, Challenges, Puzzles, & Events, Controls, UI, Graphics & Performance, Audio, Other.
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