Wuthering Waves is set to release its Version 2.3 update, “Fiery Arpeggio of Summer Reunion,” on April 29, 2025. Celebrating the game’s first anniversary, this update introduces two new 5-star Resonators—Zani, a powerful Spectro Gauntlet user, and Ciaccona, an Aero Pistol-wielding bard—each with their signature weapons and new banners. The Anniversary Convene event will also return, bringing back popular characters and weapons for players to collect. Alongside exciting new Phantom Echoes, gameplay optimizations, and special anniversary events and stories, this update promises a rich and rewarding experience for all players.
Get a first look at the exciting new content coming in Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 with the official "Fiery Arpeggio of Summer Reunion" trailer!
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3: Exciting New Character Banners Revealed
Version 2.3 introduces two new 5-star Resonators:
- Zani (Spectro, Gauntlet): A powerful melee fighter with unique Spectro Frazzle stacks.
- Ciaccona (Aero, Pistol): A bard who applies Aero Erosion to enemies, boosting team damage.
Zani’s banner and signature weapon Blazing Justice (Gauntlet) will launch in Phase 1 on April 29. Ciaccona and her weapon Woodland Aria (Pistol) will arrive in Phase 2, with the exact date to be announced.
Additionally, two Anniversary Convene banners will bring back fan favorites like Roccia and Phoebe, giving players a chance to pull limited characters and weapons.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3: New Weapons and Powerful Phantom Echoes Introduced
The Version 2.3 update of WuWa will also introduce new weapons for the new featured characters in the upcoming banners.
New 5-Star Weapons
- Blazing Justice (Gauntlet): Signature weapon for Zani.
- Woodland Aria (Pistol): Signature weapon for Ciaccona.
New Phantom Echoes
Echoes are needed to enhance your Resonators’ abilities, and Phantom Echoes are rare variations of them in Wuthering Waves.
- Crownless.
- Nightmare Crownless.
- Nimbus Wrath.
- Chest Mimic.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3: Special Anniversary Events and Companion Stories Unveiled
With the upcoming update, players will gain access to a new permanent event called Dreaming Deep, as well as a fresh story event titled Your Summer Will Never Wither. Additionally, a new companion story named A Blaze in the Dark will be available to further enrich the game’s narrative experience.
Wuthering Waves Dreaming Deep Event (Image via Kuro Games)
Celebrate the first anniversary with a variety of events:
- Gifts of Grand Reunion – A seven-day login event.
- Gifts of Grand Celebration – An Anniversary limited-time login event.
- Gifts of Melodic Verses – A limited-time login event.
- Cube, Cubic n Cubie – An Anniversary combat event.
- Memory Travelogue – An Anniversary photo collection event.
- Cubie Derby – An Anniversary spectator event.
- Cubie Derby: Warmup – An Anniversary leisure event.
- It’s Carnevale Time! – An Anniversary returnee invitation event.
- Gilded Nightmarket – An Anniversary Point Exchange event.
- Beyond the Waves: Rinascita – A featured exploration event.
Tactical Hologram Challenges：
- Fleurdelys.
- Lorelei.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3: Gameplay Enhancements and System Optimizations for Smoother Experience
Version 2.3 brings quality-of-life improvements such as:
- Customizable Echo Aspects to change your Resonator’s glider appearance.
- Data Modification system to enhance unupgraded 5-star Echo stats.
- Expanded ray tracing and 120 FPS support on more devices.
- No cooldown for boss and nightmare challenges.
- In-game glossary for easy term reference.
- Optimized resource downloads and mobile pre-download availability.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3: Exciting Upcoming Collaboration Teased for Future Content
Image via Kuro Games
Kuro Games teased a Wuthering Waves x Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration planned for 2026, promising fresh crossover content.
Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 offers a rich mix of new characters, engaging events, and technical upgrades. Mark your calendar for April 29, 2025, and prepare to dive into the “Fiery Arpeggio of Summer Reunion”!
Wuthering Waves April 2025 Update: How to Download
To access all of the new features of Wuthering Waves's April update, players should update the game via Google Play or a trusted source like APKPure.