Wuthering Waves 2.8 Updates: Everything You Need to Know

Hey Rover!

Version 2.8 of Wuthering Waves, expected to launch on November 20, may serve as a transitional update, introducing a fresh modern-style map, Honami City, with a desolate, urban ruin atmosphere. Players can also look forward to the debut of the new characters Chisa and Buling, along with several quality-of-life optimizations to enhance gameplay.

Based on insights from the player community, this update is packed with exciting new details. Let LDShop guide you through everything you need to know!

 

New Map

In Version 2.8, the new map Honami is portrayed as an empty city, featuring distinctive locations such as the Neon Tower and Hanakage Underground Street. It is likely a standalone area rather than part of the main overworld. What can be confirmed is that the map’s design is closely tied to Chisa, though it will likely differ from the large-scale maps coming after Version 3.0.

Main Quest

Uncharted Area Chapter II

Act XII：Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands

Act XII Epilogue：Flowing Starlight in the Iris

New Event

Tactical Simulacra

It allows players to enter a special simulated domain where they face multiple powerful enemies under unique buffs.

As players progress through the challenges, additional special buffs will be unlocked to help them complete later stages more efficiently. The final score is determined by two factors: enemy score and time score.

Seek the Lahai-Roi Drifting

Once the event begins, Namipon will provide a new clue each day about a drifting item. Find the corresponding item and uncover the hidden message within to earn rewards.

New Information

Spacetrek Collective

An international scientific organization jointly established by various nations and organizations of Solaris. It oversees the research, development, and construction work in Lahai-Roi. It was the Spacetrek Collective that built the Research Institute and the Startorch Academy in the vast space beneath the frostlands.

Startorch Academy

Startorch Academy is a comprehensive research facility that doesn't belong to any country, built with the goal of collaborative scientific research. It is an academic metroplis driven solely by educational and research pursuits. Compared to its official title of "Startorch Academy" the people of Solaris prefer to call it the "Resonator Academy."

New Elite Enemy

New outfit

Zanni will have specially customized outfits with two different looks in separate phases—stay tuned! If you want to catch all the latest character outfit news, LDShop has you covered~

New Optimizations

Echo absorption

A new Echo optimization has been added — players can now absorb all nearby Echoes at once with a single click.

Material Supply

Added a “Material Supply” window: when material conditions are met, you can use it to synthesize materials, replace materials, open material chests, and more.

Automatic Mute

Added automatic mute functionality when the game runs in the background.

Lady of the Sea

Optimized the re-challenge process for the Lady of the Sea dungeon.

Conclusion

In summary, Version 2.8 brings a wealth of new content, including a new map, main quest and various optimizations. Besides the debut of the new character Chisa and Buling, returning favorites Phoebe, Phrolova, and Cantarella will also be available, offering both fresh experiences and opportunities to revisit beloved characters.

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