Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 To the City Set in Amber update to release on November 20th, 2025

Wuthering Waves will soon release version 2.8. The developers have already revealed details about the update, showcasing what players can expect during a recent livestream, while version 2.7 is currently live.

Let’s quickly review what was new in the 2.7 update. Hopefully, you’ve already had a chance to check it out! The next update, version 2.8, will be available in the game on November 20th, 2025.

The official trailer for Wuthering Waves Version 2.8, titled “To the City Set in Amber,” is here! The update promises new challenges – no matter how difficult the Tower may be, players will find a way through. Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 launches on November 20th (UTC+8). #WutheringWaves
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New Resonators and Resonator Convene will be available

With each new game update, players are always eager to discover the latest resonators. This update will introduce two new resonators: a powerful five-star version and a four-star version.

Chisa (5-Star)
Buling (4-Star)

The 2.8 update will also include two limited-time events featuring special resonators. Here are the details for these upcoming events:

Resonator Convene Phase I

Horizon of Dawnbreak
With Hushed Whispers..

Resonator Convene Phase II

Requiem Without End
Neptune’s Library

Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 Update brings new Main Quests

Besides the resonators, there will be new main quests. Here are the upcoming quests:

Chapter II Act XII: Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands
Chapter II Segue: Flowing Starlight in the Iris

WuWa Version 2.8 Update brings new Weapons, Echoes, and Sonata Effect

In addition to new characters, the game will feature two new weapons. These weapons have unique abilities and effects designed to fit seamlessly with the game’s overall style and atmosphere.

New Weapons

There will be a new five-star weapon for the players.

Kumokiri (5-Star)

And, weapons to be added for the upcoming update are:

Weapon Convene Phase I

Kumokiri
Luminous Hymn

Weapon Convene Phase II

Lethean Elegy
Whispers of Sirens

New Echoes

I’m so excited – we’re getting new echoes! This update is bringing three completely new ones, plus a really cool phantom echo. I’ve been checking out the latest version, and here’s a rundown of what’s new:

Nightmare: Tick Tack
Nightmare: Baby Roseshroom
Nightmare: Dwarf Cassowary

Sonata Effects

Sonata Effects are the set bonuses in Wuthering Waves and provide a variety of useful stat bonuses.

Thread of Severed Fate – 3pcs Set: Inflicting Havoc Bane increases the Resonator’s ATK by 20% and grants 30% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 5s.

New Tactical Hologram Challenge

Tactical Hologram: The False Sovereign

New Event arriving with WuWa Version 2.8 Update

The 2.8 update will be packed with events! Here’s a preview of the special events coming up. We don’t have details on the standard, recurring events just yet.

Special Events

This update includes several limited-time events where you can earn awesome rewards! Here’s a look at what’s coming up:

Stranger Things in Honami: Combat Event
Gifts of Amber: 7-Day Login Event
Tactical Simulacra: Off Tune: Featured Combat Event
Whispers of the Waves: Photo Collection Event
Lollo Campaign: Rising Anew: Featured Commission Event
Search for It! Bits of Lahai-Roi: Showcase Event

Optimizations coming with the Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 update

The WuWa 2.8 update includes more than just new content – it also has several improvements designed to make playing the game even better. Here are some of the highlights:

Performance Optimizations

After updating to version 2.8, ray tracing will put less strain on your graphics card, leading to better performance while still looking great.

We’re improving the lighting in some scenes to make them more realistic and visually stunning. We’re also adding a feature called Distance Field Ambient Occlusion for PC users, which will create more natural and detailed lighting effects.

Echo Absorption

After the Version 2.8 update, you’ll be able to collect all nearby Echoes with a single click. We’re also adding a “Main Echo” slot to the Echo suggestions menu, making it easier to manage your Echoes.

Upgrade Materials Management

I’m so excited about the new “Auto Supplement” feature coming to Resonator, Weapon, and Skill Ascension! Basically, if I don’t have enough upgrade materials, I can just hit this button and it’ll take me to a screen showing exactly what I’m missing. From there, I can use things like Synthesis, Conversion, or Supply Packs to get what I need. And the really cool part is, if I’m short on higher-rarity materials, it’ll automatically look for lower-rarity ones and even use my Supply Packs to fill everything out – it’ll keep going until I have everything required! This is going to save me so much time and hassle.

Better Combat Experience

We’re updating the Guidebook to make it more helpful. The tabs will be rearranged so you can quickly find information on Recurring Challenges and the best places to gather materials. We’re also adding more details to the Recurring Challenges section, like how much time is left and your progress, to make them easier to manage. When you start a “Tactical Hologram: Phantom Pain” challenge again, your Resonators will now have full stamina. Finally, we’re improving the Boss Challenges experience – after finishing or leaving a challenge, you’ll see a “Restart” button instead of a “Cancel” button.

Auto Mute

We’re adding a new setting for Windows PC players: “Mute when Game is in the Background.” When turned on, this will automatically silence the game if you switch to other applications or minimize it.

Although it’s a short list, the recent system changes will affect how you play, so it’s worth checking out.

Havoc Bane

Certain Havoc attacks can inflict a debuff called Havoc Bane on enemies. While Havoc Bane is active, the enemy’s defense is lowered. This debuff can stack up to three times, and each stack reduces the enemy’s defense by 2%.

Fusion Burst

Certain Fusion attacks can apply a ‘Fusion Burst’ effect, which builds up with each application. Once ‘Fusion Burst’ reaches its maximum of 10 stacks, all stacks are removed, causing an explosion that deals Fusion damage to nearby enemies. The more stacks accumulated, the greater the damage from the explosion.

Glacio Chafe

Okay, so in this game, some of my Glacio attacks can cause this ‘Glacio Chafe’ effect on enemies. It’s like a debuff that stacks – the more times I apply it, the more Glacio damage they take. It can stack up to 10 times, and each stack also slows them down. If I get all 10 stacks on an enemy, they’ll get completely frozen! But getting unfrozen isn’t easy – it takes a lot of effort to recover.

Electro Flare

Certain Electro attacks can apply an effect called Electro Flare to enemies. This effect repeatedly deals Electro damage over time. Each time the enemy is hit, they lose half of their Electro Flare stacks. Electro Flare can stack up to 10 times, increasing the damage dealt with each stack. Once at maximum stacks, adding more stacks creates Electro Rage. Electro Rage boosts the damage of the next Electro Flare burst, but disappears immediately after being used. Like Electro Flare, Electro Rage can stack up to 10 times, further increasing the damage of Electro Flare.

New Contents

There will be three new contents in the 2.8 update. Here’s an overview of them:

Stranger Things in Honami: After the end of Honami’s City looping crisis, Namipon from Shashou Cafe contacts you to request your and Chisa’s help in investigating a series of strange occurrences throughout Honami City. Assist Namipon with the investigation while also gathering supplies to renovate Shashou Cafe.
Tactical Simulacra: Off Tune: With your help, the Tactical Simulacra has achieved initial success. The Academy has managed to measure the Tunability of Tacet Discord frequencies. Disrupting their Tunability would mean a lethal blow to them…
Lollo Campaign: Rising Anew: Maji, the idea king, is back with yet another new campaign. This time, he’s riding the tech wave and trying to create his very own smart assistant, Lollo Genie. Interact with adorable Echoes and submit their behavioural data to Maji to collect Lollo Stamps and participate in the thrilling lottery!

New Regions

Chronorift Metropolis

Okay, so I’m looking at this city, and it’s totally wrecked, like a perfect moment preserved in stone, but a really sad one. It’s like everything just… stopped. The streets are covered in weeds, and the lower parts are flooded. There’s this constant, echoing sound – they call it the Lament – and everything feels broken and out of sync. But this particular spot? It’s like time itself just gave up and froze, creating this eerily silent, eternal snapshot.

New Outfit

Zani Deluxe Outfit: Downtown Repose

That is all from the Wuthering Waves version 2.8 update coming soon.

2025-11-15 08:14