Greetings, Rovers! 👋 Stuck deciding where to spend your hard-earned Astrites? We’ve got you covered. As we journey through Wuthering Waves Version 3.5, it’s the perfect time to look ahead. We’ve compiled all the intel—from immediate banner details to distant Version 3.7 rumors—to create a master plan for your pulls. No matter if you're just starting your journey or you've been exploring since launch, let's dive into the schedule and ensure you don't miss out on the key units coming your way.
Wuthering Waves Banner Schedule 2026 History at a Glance
| Version | Phase | New Characters | Rerun Characters | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | Phase 1 | Lynae | Cartethyia, Ciaccona | Dec 26 – Feb 5 | - |
| Phase 2 | Mornye | Augusta, Iuno | Jan 16 – Feb 5 | - | |
| 3.1 | Phase 1 | Aemeath | Chisa, Lupa | Feb 6 – Mar 18 | - |
| Phase 2 | Luuk Herssen | Galbrena | Feb 27 – Mar 18 | - | |
| 3.2 | Phase 1 | Sigrika | Qiuyuan | Mar 19 – Apr 29 | - |
| Phase 2 | — | Phoebe, Zani, Lynae | Apr 9 – Apr 29 | - | |
| 3.3 | Phase 1 | Hiyuki (Glacio DPS) | Mornye, Iuno | Apr 30 – Jun 10 | 2nd Anniversary |
| Phase 2 | Denia (Fusion Support) | Chisa, Phrolova | May 21 – Jun 10 | 2nd Anniversary | |
| 3.4 | Phase 1 | Lucy (Spectro Pistols) Rebecca (Electro Pistols - Free) |
Cartethyia | Jun 8 – Jul 9 | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab |
| Phase 2 | Lucilla (Glacio Rectifier) | Aemeath, Luuk Herssen | Jun 13 – Jul 9 | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab | |
| 3.5 (Now) | Phase 1 | Yangyang: Xuanling (Havoc Sword) | TBC | Jul 23 – Aug 13 | - |
| Phase 2 | Suisui (Glacio Rectifier) | TBC | Aug 13 – Sep 3 | - | |
| 3.6 | Phase 1 | Qingxiao (Aero / Sword speculated) | TBA / Currently unknown | Aug 15 – Sep 1 | Estimated |
| Phase 2 | Jingran (Fusion speculated / Weapon TBD) | TBA / Currently unknown | Sep 2 – Sep 20/21 | Estimated | |
| 3.7 | Phase 1 | Glacio Hybrid DPS (TBC) | — | Oct 18 – Nov 29 | TBC |
| Phase 2 | TBC | TBC | Nov 8 – Nov 29 | TBC |
What’s the current banner in WuWa right now?
Wuthering Waves is currently in Version 3.5, featuring the first alternate form of a starter character alongside a new premium support and healer built around the Havoc Bane archetype.
Wuwa V3.5 Duration: July 23, 2026 – September 3, 2026
Phase 1: Yangyang: Xuanling Banner (Jul 23 – Aug 13)
🆕 New: Yangyang: Xuanling (Havoc Sword) | Rerun Characters (TBC)
Yangyang: Xuanling is a 5-star Havoc Sword hyper-carry and the first SP unit. She switches between Azure Sword Stance and Feather Sword Stance, stacks Havoc Bane, and unleashes powerful Heavy Attacks with free Crit. DMG buffs.
🆕 Weapon Convene: Azure of Heaven (Sword) | Rerun Weapons (TBC)
Phase 2: Suisui Banner (Aug 13 – Sep 3)
🆕 New: Suisui (Glacio Rectifier) | Rerun Characters (TBC)
Suisui is a 5-star Glacio Rectifier support and healer. She amplifies Havoc Bane teams, provides team-wide DMG buffs, and is Yangyang: Xuanling’s best-in-slot partner while remaining a flexible sustain option for other teams.
🆕 Weapon Convene: Dew Imbiber (Rectifier) | Rerun Weapons (TBC)
Pull Strategy:
- Havoc enthusiasts: Yangyang: Xuanling has an extremely high ceiling but performs best with Suisui and Chisa.
- Support seekers: Suisui is the safer and more flexible pull, offering healing and strong team buffs.
What About Wuwa Version 3.6 Banners?
Estimated Release Date: August 15, 2026 – September 20/21, 2026
Theme: Mengzhou-focused update.
Phase 1: Qingxiao (Aug 15 – Sep 1)
Phase 2: Jingran (Sep 2 – Sep 20/21)
Version 3.3 Recap – 2nd Anniversary
Although we are already in 3.4, many players are still wrapping up content from the anniversary patch. Here’s a quick reminder of what dropped in Version 3.3.
Duration: April 30, 2026 – June 10, 2026
Phase 1: Hiyuki
🆕 Hiyuki (Glacio Sword DPS) | Mornye (Rerun) | Iuno (Rerun). Hiyuki remains the pinnacle of Glacio DPS, and her signature sword is best-in-slot for her rapid Resonance Skill chains.
Phase 2: Denia
🆕 Denia (Fusion Rectifier Support) | Chisa (Rerun) | Phrolova (Rerun). Denia is essential for Break-focused teams and Aemeath owners.
Version 3.3 Anniversary Freebies (Missed?)
- 20 Radiant Tides, 10 Crystal Solvents, Anniversary Avatar from login.
- 1,600 Astrites + cosmetics from in-game mail.
- Pinball minigame, year-in-review, and other events totaling ~10,000+ Astrites.
Version 3.4 Recap – Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collaboration
Version 3.4 featured the massive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration, bringing two limited 5-star characters from Night City, with one available completely for free, alongside a new Glacio sub-DPS and the return of Cartethyia.
Duration: June 8, 2026 – July 9, 2026
Phase 1: Lucy & Rebecca Banners (Jun 8 – Jul 9)
🆕 New: Lucy (Spectro Pistols) | Rebecca (Electro Pistols, Free) | Cartethyia (Rerun)
Rebecca was the event reward, a 5-star Electro sub-DPS who amplifies Heavy Attack teams and can swap between three firearms. Lucy was the limited banner 5-star Spectro Main DPS, specializing in Heavy Attack DMG and the Hack mechanic that ignores enemy DEF. Both synergize perfectly, and the boss Nightmare · Adam Smasher drops an exclusive Echo for them.
🆕 Weapon Convene: Mirage Shadow (Lucy), Bonebreaker (Rebecca) | Cartethyia's Signature
Phase 2: Lucilla Banner (Jun 13 – Jul 9)
🆕 New: Lucilla (Glacio Rectifier) | Aemeath (Rerun) | Luuk Herssen (Rerun)
Lucilla is the President of Startorch Academy, a 5-star Glacio sub-DPS and amplifier. She applies Glacio Chafe, buffs team Basic Attack and Echo DMG, and enables the premium Hiyuki hyper-carry team. Her signature weapon Framehold grants team-wide ATK buffs.
🆕 Weapon Convene: Framehold (New) | Luminous Haze | Verity's Handle
Version 3.4 Collaboration Freebies & Events
- Rebecca – Free 5-star Electro character via event.
- 10x Lustrous Tides + exclusive nameplate from “Night City Welcome” login.
- 5x Radiant Tides + Lucy ascension materials from “Sandevistan Sync” 7-day login.
- 300 Astrites + free “Arasaka Casual” outfit for Rebecca.
- First Purchase Bonus reset; special Edgerunners bundle with exclusive Echo.
- New boss Nightmare · Adam Smasher drops Reminiscence Echo exclusive for Lucy/Rebecca.
What’s coming in the Wuwa v3.7 banner roadmap?
Version 3.7
- Glacio Hybrid DPS – With both sustained damage and support capabilities. Further info is scarce.
Must-Pull Recommendations & Resource Planning
Resource Planning 101
- Monthly Income: ~30-40 pulls per version from events and dailies.
- Save Smartly: If you want both Xuanling and Suisui, plan your pity and Astrites carefully across both phases.
- Reruns Happen: Most characters return within 4-6 months, but collab units (Lucy, Rebecca) might not.
- Weapons Can Wait: Characters > Weapons. A new character with a 4-star weapon is better than skipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
🌟 Final Thoughts
Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 is now live with the first-ever SP character and a premium Havoc Bane support, while Version 3.6 is expected to introduce Qingxiao and Jingran. Whether you’re investing in the new Havoc meta or saving for the next Mengzhou characters, plan your Astrites around the units your roster needs most.
Take your time, play at your own pace, and pull for the characters you genuinely enjoy. We’ll keep you updated on every banner and leak right here. Happy adventuring, Rovers, and may all your wishes turn gold!
