Wuthering Waves Patch Notes for Version 2.1

New Resonators

5-Star Resonator: Phoebe (Spectro)
Phoebe, a devoted Acolyte of the Order of the Deep, is a gentle yet steadfast young woman. Her unwavering dedication allows her to carry out her duties with grace and diligence. With every prayer she offers, she brings solace and serenity, much like the radiant light she bears.

Combat Roles: Primary Damage Dealer, Concerto Efficiency, Spectro Frazzle
Available through the [With Hushed Whispers] Featured Resonator Convene.

5-Star Resonator: Brant (Fusion)
Brant, captain of Rinascita’s Troupe of Fools, is a passionate dreamer and a spirited performer. With an unpredictable nature and boundless energy, he serves as the troupe’s vibrant core.

On stage, he seamlessly transforms into countless roles, donning new masks to bring each story to life. Yet beyond the performance, he remains unwaveringly authentic, offering those around him nothing but heartfelt sincerity.

Combat Roles: Support & Healer, Basic Attack DMG, Fusion DMG Amplification, Resonance Skill DMG Amplification
Available through the [Blaze Across the Deep] Featured Resonator Convene.

New Weapons

5-Star Weapon: Luminous Hymn (Rectifier)
“O Sentinel’s grace, how sweet thy song. Our home was lost, yet found anew. With twigs in beak, I brave the tide—bound by love, embraced in holy light.”
※ Available through the [Absolute Pulsation – Luminous Hymn] Featured Weapon Convene.

5-Star Weapon: Unflickering Valor (Sword)
Blistering winds howl, waves crash—the sea swallows all in its path. Yet, amidst the chaos, a lone boat lamp flickers, unyielding.
Onward! Sail forth to the world’s very edge!
※ Available through the [Absolute Pulsation – Unflickering Valor] Featured Weapon Convene.

4-Star Weapon: Ocean’s Gift (Rectifier)
To fishers, the sea is their boundless field, and every harvest is a promise of hope.
※ Obtainable for free by participating in the “Old Man and the Whale: Fishing Adventure” event, along with materials to enhance its Syntonization Rank.

New Regions

[Vault Underground]
Nestled beneath the Averardo Bank, this vault serves as the lifeblood of the Montelli family’s immense fortune, holding the greatest concentration of wealth in all of Ragunna.

Beyond its trove of conventional treasures, it houses an extensive collection of Echoes. Rumors whisper of a hidden cache deep within, safeguarded by the Montellis with utmost secrecy.
Accessible via elevator during the Exploration Quest “Silent As a Falling Leaf.”

[Riccioli Islands]
A secluded cluster of islands off Rinascita’s shores, remarkably serene despite the restless tides surrounding them. These remote isles remain largely uninhabited, visited only by passing fishers and the occasional wanderer who stumbles upon them.
Accessible during the Tutorial Quest “Set Sail! Pro Angler!”

New Stories

[Exploration Quest] Silent as a Falling Leaf
Two letters arrive—one from the Montelli family, the other from the Order—inviting you to witness their newfound alliance and assist in escorting the Order’s collection to the Montelli vault.

But within the depths of the Averardo Vault, where a secret cache is rumored to rest, what mysteries await discovery?

Duration: Permanently available after the Version 2.1 update.
Eligibility: Complete Main Quest Chapter II Act III What Yesterday Wept, Today Doth Sing.

[Brant’s Companion Story] Sail Day, Captain!
What does the Captain of the Fool’s Troupe do on an ordinary day? A spontaneous performance? A daring adventure? Why not hear it straight from Brant himself? A thrilling journey surely awaits!

Duration: Permanently available after 2025-03-06 10:00 (server time).
Eligibility: Reach Union Level 20 and complete Main Quest Chapter II Act III What Yesterday Wept, Today Doth Sing.

New Echoes

Rage Against the Statue, Golden Junrock, Calcified Junrock, Aero Prism, Hurriclaw

New Events & Gameplay Features

New Events

[Old Man and the Whale] Fishing Adventure Event
Embark on a scenic fishing journey with Phoebe in the Riccioli Islands! Take control of the Gondola Rachel and reel in rare, local fish to enhance your Fame and become a true master angler.

✦ Duration: Version 2.1 update – 2025-03-26 03:59 (server time)
✦ Eligibility: Reach Union Level 14 and complete Main Quest “Through the Sea Thou Break” (completing “Silent as a Falling Leaf” first is recommended for a better experience).
※ Once the Limited-Time Event ends, exclusive rewards will no longer be available. However, the event will become permanently accessible, allowing players to earn standard rewards at any time.

[Gifts of Blue Water] 7-Day Login Event
Log in daily during the event to claim special rewards!

✦ Rewards: Radiant Tide ×5, Lustrous Tide ×5
✦ Duration: Version 2.1 update – 2025-03-26 03:59 (server time)

[Apex Ragunna] Featured Co-op Overdash Event
Invite friends and challenge other players in a high-speed Overdash race! The first to cross the finish line wins.

✦ Duration: 2025-02-20 10:00 – 2025-03-10 03:59 (server time)

[Tactical Simulacra III] Featured Combat Event
Take on waves of formidable enemies in various simulation domains, utilizing unique buffs to gain the upper hand.

✦ Duration: 2025-02-27 10:00 – 2025-03-13 03:59 (server time)

[Infinite Battle Simulation II] Featured Arena Combat Event
Defeat opponents, unlock supply chests, and earn Tactic Points and Low-Capacity Variables in this intense combat simulation.

✦ Duration: 2025-03-06 10:00 – 2025-03-27 03:59 (server time)

[Beyond the Waves] Featured Exploration Event
Explore the world and submit your findings at the Lollo courier truck to claim various rewards!

✦ Duration: 2025-03-13 04:00 – 2025-03-27 03:59 (server time)

New Gameplay Features

[Whimpering Wastes] New Permanent Challenge Mode
Born from the depths of the corrupted tides, swarms of Tacet Discords weave a treacherous path, ensnaring all who dare pass. It is once again your duty to purge these perilous waters.

✦ Availability: Permanently accessible after the Version 2.1 update
✦ Eligibility: Reach Union Level 30 and complete Tutorial Quest “Ocean Is a Soul’s Rest.”

[Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways] New Weekly Combat Mode
A mysterious gateway has appeared in Rinascita, leading to the enigmatic realm of Somnoire. Hidden memories lie deep within dreams—only those who venture inside can uncover the truth.

✦ Availability: From 2025-02-17 04:00 (server time)
✦ Eligibility: Reach Union Level 30 and unlock the Resonance Nexus in Ragunna City during Main Quest “The Sacred Breeze So Often Breathes.”

Others

✦ New “Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain” Challenge: Hecate
✦ New Weapon Projection: Projection – Ocean’s Gift
✦ New Phantom Echo: Phantom – Lorelei
※ Participate in “Old Man and the Whale” to obtain the Weapon Projection “Projection – Ocean’s Gift” and Phantom Echo “Phantom – Lorelei” for free.

Adjustments and Optimizations

Resonators & Weapons

An On/Off toggle for injury effects has been added, available under Settings > Graphics > Custom.

Features

New Feature: Echo Suggestion

Access the Echo Suggestion feature in the Echo Assembly interface to view recommended Echoes for your character.
If multiple Sonata Effects are suggested, the usage percentage for each Resonance Effect will be displayed separately.
From the Echo Suggestion interface, you can navigate to the Sonata Gallery for detailed information on Echo sets.

New Feature: Mainstat & Substat Filtering

In the Echo Equipment details interface, you can now filter Mainstat and Substat combinations based on your preferences.

New Feature: Echo Preset

Access the Echo Preset feature by clicking the Echo Preset icon in the bottom-right corner of the Echo Assembly interface.

Save your current Echo setup as a Preset and apply it instantly to a Resonator whenever needed.

Compare attributes between different Echo Presets using the attribute comparison interface.

Store up to 20 Echo Preset configurations.

Backpack – Echoes storage capacity has been increased to 3,000.

Camera Mode

New Feature: Filters

Apply various filters (Vivid, Dystopian, Film, Noir, etc.) to enhance your photos.
Adjust filter intensity for customized effects.

New Feature: Idle Animation Poses

New poses have been added for select Resonators, giving you more options for photography.
※ Additional poses will be introduced in future updates.

Improved image quality and adjusted image dimensions in Camera Mode.

Optimized “Camera Position” function, allowing smoother movement up, down, left, and right for better angles.

Enhanced “Reset” function, restoring the camera to its original position more effectively.

Challenges, Puzzles, & Events

Added notifications to indicate when certain gameplay features are temporarily unavailable.
While completing a quest or engaging with a gameplay feature, some other activities may be restricted. You can check the Map to see if a specific feature or challenge is accessible by referring to its icon.
Adjusted the availability of certain gameplay features in the Rinascita – Fagaceae Peninsula area.
After the Version 2.1 update, the challenges “Dream Patrol: Knight in a Storm” and “Nightmare: Tempest Mephis” will be temporarily unavailable in this area during the Exploration Quest “Where Wind Returns to Celestial Realms.” These challenges will be accessible again once the quest is completed.
Adjusted the availability of Utility in select Tacet Fields.
Utility: Flight will be disabled during Tacet Field challenges in Rinascita following the Version 2.1 update.
Enhanced visual effects when entering a Tacet Field in Fagaceae Peninsula or Penitent’s End.
Improved Mobile visual quality when using Utility: Flight.
Refined the description for Echo Challenge: Flight for better clarity.

Control

Optimized cursor speed in Controller Mode to ensure consistency across different frame rates.

UI

Optimized the Quests menu layout for improved navigation.

Graphics & Performance

Upgraded NVIDIA DLSS to Version 3.7, enhancing Super Resolution and Frame Generation effects when enabled. The “Settings > Graphics > Super Resolution” option has been reset to Auto.

※ The development team continues to optimize and expand support for additional graphics cards, including other NVIDIA RTX Series and AMD models. Stay tuned for official announcements on future compatibility updates.

Others

Adjusted the maximum Monnaie storage limit per slot in the Valuables menu.
Improved the display of certain NPC names for better clarity.
Refined the descriptions of various in-game settings and functions for improved readability.

Bug Fixes

Resonators & Weapons

Fixed an issue where Death Knell might not activate after Resonator Carlotta cast Resonance Liberation: “Era of New Wave.”
Fixed a visual glitch in Ideal Animation, where certain movements of Carlotta’s character model appeared incorrect.
Fixed an issue where the crystallization effect on Carlotta’s hair sometimes failed to disappear after Twilight Tango ended.
Fixed an issue that could cause Carlotta and Roccia’s character models to behave abnormally upon entering the scene.
Fixed a duration discrepancy in Execution Mode, triggered by Resonator Yinlin’s Resonance Skill: “Magnetic Roar,” ensuring it matches the described time.
Fixed an issue where the strings connecting Yinlin and her puppet, Zapstring, would disappear under certain conditions when casting a skill.
Fixed an issue in Controller Mode where Jiyan, Jianxin, Camellya, Roccia, Sanhua, and Youhu performed multiple Heavy Attacks when the button combination was pressed.
Fixed an issue that might prevent Counterattack effects from triggering properly or cause visual glitches during combat.
Fixed an issue where switching Resonators could sometimes cause the incoming character’s model to behave abnormally.

Echoes & Enemies

Fixed an issue where defeated enemies on the second floor of the Echoing Tower in the Tower of Adversity’s Overdrive Zone might remain on the scene.
Fixed an issue in “Tactical Hologram: Calamity” – “Tempest Mephis” where the enemy’s Vibration Strength might fail to recover after exiting its Immobilized state.
Fixed an issue where a Resonator might be unable to exit their Thundering Mephis transformation.

Features

Fixed an issue in Co-op mode where P2 or P3 players might become invisible.
Fixed an issue in Controller mode where certain button combinations sometimes failed to function.
Fixed an issue where using Switch Appearance for the first time caused Rover’s Ascension voicelines to appear locked.
Fixed an issue in Huanglong’s Tactical Hologram, where attempting to visit the Points Shop mistakenly opened the Trial Store.
Fixed an issue where certain collectible item icons in Rinascita did not appear correctly.
Fixed an issue where some tasks or challenges were not marked as completed on the Mini Map after finishing them.
Corrected textual errors in the descriptions of “Molded Echo – Crimson Curtain Call I” and “Molded Echo – Crimson Curtain Call II.”
Fixed an issue that caused an endless loading screen under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue where a momentary black-screen effect did not fully cover the screen on some devices when exiting the Map.
Fixed an issue where character models might behave abnormally when taking photos in Camera mode.

Challenges, Puzzles, & Events

Fixed an issue in Echo Challenge: Clear Cloud, where Supply Chests in certain Rinascita – Nimbus Sanctum areas could be obtained before fully absorbing the Nightmare Clouds.
Fixed an issue in Echo Challenge: Clear Cloud where Nightmare Cloud visual effects might not display correctly.
Fixed an issue in Echo Challenge: Unfinished Book, where transformations into Lottie Lost became ineffective in certain Rinascita – Nimbus Sanctum areas.
Fixed an issue where a Points Circle incorrectly appeared at Echo Challenge: Flight III even if the challenge was not yet activated.
Fixed an issue in Tactical Hologram: Vitreum Dancer, where activating Camera mode could cause gameplay glitches.
Fixed an issue in Difficulty VI of Tactical Hologram: Mourning Aix, where certain debuffs to the enemy Mourning Aix did not take effect.
Fixed an issue that might cause a Resonator’s character model to behave abnormally after landing from Flight.
Fixed an issue in Dream Patrol: Lord of the Windmill, where the enemy “Chop Chop” had a defective character model.
Fixed an issue in Dream Patrol: Plushies’ Parade, where the Plushie Squad might not separate properly after performing an attack.
Fixed an issue in certain events or challenges where visual cues did not disappear after the Resonator moved out of range.
Fixed an issue where Somnium Labyrinth Limited-time Event rewards were incorrectly obtained under certain conditions.

Quests

Fixed an issue in Companion Story “Forking Paths Among the Stars”, where Resonator Camellya’s model behaved abnormally in certain cutscenes.
Fixed an issue in “Shape-shift into Inferno Rider” during the Exploration Quest “We Promise, We Deliver,” where jumping over the broken bridge gap was impossible, blocking quest progression.
Fixed an issue in Side Quest “Restore Plushie Village,” where multiple Bells of Resonance were incorrectly obtained upon completion.
Fixed an issue in Side Quest “Restore Plushie Village II,” where the apprentice NPC became invisible under certain Graphics settings.

Environment

Fixed an issue where identical NPCs appeared in multiple locations simultaneously.

Fixed an issue where certain NPC models displayed abnormal behavior.

Resolved instances of objects or NPCs unexpectedly floating in mid-air.

Fixed an issue where a character model, while seated, overlapped with an NPC model.