Wuthering Waves 3.1: Two New 5-Stars, Major Frostlands Zone,
Wuthering Waves Version 3.1 lands Feb 5 with new banners, two 5-stars (Aemeath, Luuk), and the vast Roya Frostlands. Get event and banner details.
Tyler Smith Wuthering Waves 3.1: Two New 5-Stars, Roya Frostlands Expansion, and Essential Rewards
Wuthering Waves players are preparing for one of the title’s most ambitious updates yet. Version 3.1—dubbed "For You Who Walk in Snow"—launches on 2026-02-05 (UTC+8), introducing back-to-back banners with two new 5-star Resonators, a sprawling frostbound region, and an event calendar packed with new features and free pulls. For collectors and meta chasers alike, this patch sets new benchmarks for the game’s scope and value proposition.
Alt text: Official Wuthering Waves 3.1 banner with Aemeath, Luuk Herssen, and Roya Frostlands backdrop; dramatic, icy landscape sets tone for the update
At a Glance: What Matters Most
- Patch date: 2026-02-05 04:00–11:00 (UTC+8) — Seven hour maintenance, compensation: Astrite x300, Crystal Solvent x2
- New characters/banners: 5★ Aemeath (Fusion/Sword), 5★ Luuk Herssen (Spectro/Gauntlets)
- Flagship event zone: Roya Frostlands — Multiple explorable subareas; new enemies and exploration events
- Limited events: Multiple, including login, zone exploration, and featured combat with high-value free pulls
- QoL: Major movement, UI, and device-performance improvements; new Echo management
Banner Phase Table: Character & Weapon Convene
| Phase | Dates (Server/UTC+8) | Resonator Banner | Weapon Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2026-02-05 – 2026-02-26 | Aemeath | Everbright Polestar |
| Phase 2 | 2026-02-26 – 2026-03-18 | Luuk Herssen | Daybreaker's Spine |
- Aemeath: Exostrider Synchronist turned digital ghost; main DPS. Obtain via [Take Flight in Spring] banner.
- Luuk Herssen: Startorch Academy’s mysterious physician; main DPS. Obtain via [When Winter Thaws] banner.
- Both with signature 5★ weapons; pity and soft rates not changed from previous permanent banners.
- Full details on past/next banners: [EarlyGG Banners Guide]
Should You Pull? (F2P, Low-Spend, Optimizers)
Aemeath and Luuk Herssen both join as standard 5-star damage dealers, each with broadly applicable resonance/element types: Fusion (Aemeath) and Spectro (Luuk). Both banners run their respective best-in-slot weapons.
- Aemeath: Excels at burst Fusion DPS, team-wide amplification, and Tune Rupture playstyles. Early theorycrafting positions her at or near meta for players prioritizing high output, especially with new Fusion-focused Echo sets.
- Luuk Herssen: Focuses on strong Basic Attacks, Strain Response, and unique healing via golden blood effects. Ideal for hands-on, sustainable damage teams.
Banner Guidance
- F2P: Consider priorities. Both characters are strong generalists; those thin on Fusion or Spectro 5-stars may benefit most. Weapon banners remain optional for low-spend.
- Optimizers: Fusion Burst teams with Aemeath expected to become best-in-slot. Existing accounts with heavily invested DPS can safely skip unless pushing for top clears.
- Banner Rates/Pity: No change; 5★ pity at 80, 50/50 system applies. Save pulls for confirmed preference.
Roya Frostlands: Expansion Zone & New Echoes
Roya Frostlands: Frostlands Surface inaugurates the most significant open-world expansion since launch. Features:
– Five new subareas: Frostlands Transit Port, Mount Gjallar, Starblind Crashsite (with new Discord Nest), Upphaf Forest Ruins, Tidelost Forest
– New Echoes: Sigillum, Nameless Explorer, Iceglint Dancer, among others
– Unique exploration events: [Unfrozen Traces], [Footprints on Frostlands]
Explorable after progressing to Main Quest Chapter III Act III. Expect creatures, rewards, and zone tasks tailored to Frostlands’ hazardous conditions.
Major New Events: Rewards & Deadlines
Events run largely in parallel, often with overlapping windows. The following table summarizes the marquee events and their biggest draws.
| Event Name | Dates (Server/UTC+8) | Notable Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where Stars Cascade Down | 2026-02-15 to 2026-03-18 | Phantom: Sigillum, Sigil, Astrite, more | Core combat, earn unique Echo |
| Unfrozen Traces | 2026-02-05 to 2026-03-18 | Event-limited mats, explore | Exploration tasks |
| Gifts of Soft Snow | 2026-02-05 to 2026-03-18 | 7-day login, pulls, Astrite | Daily login, generous for F2P |
| Weekly Subscription | 2026-02-05 to 2026-03-18 | Astrite x1600, Lunite x680 | Paid weekly track |
| Unsigned Good Wishes | 2026-02-17 to 2026-03-19 | Astrite x1600, Avatar | Claim in-mail (Union Lv 2+) |
| Startorch for You | After 2026-02-05 | Free signature Rover outfit | Complete main quest |
Many lesser events (combat trials, comms, and web) fill specific roles—see in-game Event menu for latest.
System & Quality-of-Life Changes
Movement and Controls:
– Resonator movement (walking, running, climbing, jumping) now smoother, with body type differences more pronounced.
– Expedition Motorbike receives upgrades (Glacier Track, All-Terrain Tactics), look customizations, and autopilot improvements.
– Mobile: Joystick mode and camera adjustments; default controls updated.
– Haptics: Controller vibrations for story, riding, and Convene pulls increased on PC/console.
UI & Inventory:
– Echo Management tab added; improved substat modification and merge features on Data Bank.
– Automatic material tracking streamlined; Sonata set display logic improved.
Graphics:
– Ray tracing now supports AMD RX 9000 series (Adrenalin 25.10.2+).
– New visual and snow/vegetation effects in Roya Frostlands (PC).
– More mobile devices unlocked for ultra high-res.
– Performance optimizations across hardware spectrum.
Bugs:
– Extensive bugfixes for character models, event logic, domain enemies, and system prompts; see in-game patch notes for specifics.
Launch Checklist: What to Finish & Day-1 Priorities
Before 2026-02-05 (update):
– Claim pre-patch mail (competitive Astrite/comps may expire)
– Build up main quest progress (Chapter III Act II) to access new area/events
– Reserve pulls if targeting new units or weapons
Day 1:
– Prioritize entering Roya Frostlands and unlocking Echo/zone events
– Log in for Gifts of Soft Snow and event accesses
– Check updated UI/Echo Management; explore Data Bank changes
– Review bugfixes if affected by previous model/UI errors
Key Takeaways & What’s Next
Wuthering Waves 3.1 raises expectations for ongoing content cadence: dual new 5-stars, a meaningful map expansion, and responsive QoL tuning set a high bar for future updates. For those aligning pulls, Aemeath and Luuk Herssen look to shift both meta and aesthetics—Fusion and Spectro mains especially—noting that official rates or pity remain unchanged.
Stay tuned for EarlyGG’s in-depth team comps, Echo build guides, and day-one Rose Frostlands walk-throughs as the patch goes live.
Not stated in official materials: Any future reruns, alternate sets, or next-limited unit teasers remain unconfirmed.