Wuthering Waves Version 3.7, titled “Prism’s Illusion, Heart’s Illumination,” will launch on September 30, 2026. The update brings two new Resonators, new story content, and a broad range of exploration and gameplay additions.
Hsin and Suoming headline the character lineup, while Version 3.7 also introduces new Echoes, fresh events, and several quality-of-life improvements designed to expand how players approach exploration, combat, and everyday gameplay.
Wuthering Waves 3.7 release date
Wuthering Waves Version 3.7 will release on September 30, 2026. The update will introduce a new chapter of the Xuanfang storyline alongside a new exploration area and additional quests.
The new chapter is accompanied by the Simulacrum Nexus of Mengzhou, a new area introduced with the update. Additional quests and exploration activities will expand the content available around the latest story chapter.
Hsin and Suoming join Wuthering Waves
Two new playable Resonators join the roster in Version 3.7: Hsin and Suoming. Hsin is a 5-star Electro Resonator who uses a Rectifier, while Suoming is a 5-star Electro Resonator who wields a Sword. Their arrival is closely tied to the new story and gameplay content introduced in Version 3.7.
Their arrival also brings two new 5-star weapons. Blooming Jadehaven is associated with Hsin, while Unspoken Rue accompanies Suoming during the second phase of the update. These weapons will be available through the Featured Weapon Convene alongside their respective Resonators.
Wuthering Waves 3.7 banner schedule
The Version 3.7 Featured Resonator Convene lineup is divided into two phases, with both new Resonators appearing alongside returning characters.
Phase I
Phase I features Hsin in As Full as Tonight, Forever, alongside reruns for Chisa in Horizon of Dawnbreak and Iuno in Across Time’s Waxes and Wanes. The featured weapons are Blooming Jadehaven, Kumokiri, and Moongazer’s Sigil.
Phase II
The second phase introduces Suoming through Nine Deaths, One Unbent Heart, alongside Lucilla in Tomorrow in the Frame and Lynae in Undefined Spectrum. The featured weapons for this phase are Unspoken Rue, Freeze Frame, and Spectrum Blaster.
New Main Quest: Simulacrum of the Heart
The main storyline moves forward with Chapter IV Act IV: Simulacrum of the Heart, continuing the Xuanfang narrative introduced in previous updates. The new chapter forms the central story content of Version 3.7.
Version 3.7 also introduces the Tales Quest Moonlike Heart, Mortal Longing, expanding the narrative beyond the central Main Quest. Two Exploration Quests, Tales from the Capsule: Ashen Fox and Days Without Number, will provide additional story and exploration objectives alongside the main chapter.
Simulacrum Nexus of Mengzhou and new exploration content
The Simulacrum Nexus of Mengzhou is a new exploration area introduced in Version 3.7, opening up a new environment to explore alongside the latest story content. Exploration is further expanded through Inner Threshold, a new gameplay feature connected to the area’s content.
Five new Echoes and three new Sonata Effects
Five new Echoes join the roster: Formrender, Soulfrayer, Skywatch Lancer, Bloomburst Puppet, and Jade Nether Serpent. A new Phantom Echo, Phantom: Skywatch Lancer, will also be available, expanding the Phantom options for players.
Three new Sonata Effects are included as well: Heart of Sworn Vigil, Flash of Electric Reflection, and Flower of Tinged Yearning. Together with the new Echoes, these additions expand the available combinations for players looking to experiment with different Resonator builds.
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Echo stacking improves inventory management
Echo management is receiving one of the more substantial quality-of-life changes in Version 3.7. Unequipped and non-upgraded Echoes will automatically stack into a single backpack item when they share the same Echo type, Sonata Effect, and Main Stat, with each stack supporting up to 999 matching Echoes.
Existing Echo statuses are also taken into account, following the priority of Locked, Discarded, then Unmarked when determining the status associated with a stack. This should make large collections of duplicate Echoes considerably easier to organise without requiring players to manage every individual entry manually.
Version 3.7 also expands Echo Recommendation support for Resonators with two Resonance Modes, providing Echo set recommendations tailored to each applicable mode.
Main Quest Replay brings back earlier stories
Through the Journey Log, players will gain access to Main Quest Replay, allowing them to revisit selected story content from earlier versions. At launch, the feature covers main quests from Version 1.1: Thaw of Eons, the Moon-Chasing Festival event from Version 1.2: In the Turquoise Moonglow, and main quests from Version 1.3: To the Shore’s End.
Replay progress is saved when players leave the feature, while the replay progress can also be reset manually. The system is designed to make selected older story content accessible again without interfering with the player’s current Main Quest progress.
Expands the camera system
Photography receives a major upgrade with several new controls and shooting options. The expanded Camera System adds Handheld Mode and Selfie Mode. Tripod Mode also receives a more freely controllable drone perspective, allowing for greater control over camera positioning.
Additional tools include Reference Lines, Quick Focus, and Lens Templates, alongside controls for time, weather, and foliage wind direction. Global filters and lighting adjustments offer additional control over the final look of each shot.
More flexible team management
Team organisation is also being expanded in Version 3.7. Up to 20 team setups can now be saved, with options to rename and reorder each composition.
Players can also use 3D Team Setup Mode to view their saved teams from another perspective. However, the 3D display may not be supported on every device, meaning the feature’s availability can vary depending on the player’s hardware.
New events coming in version 3.7
Version 3.7 features a mix of combat, exploration, leisure, photography, web, and login activities beyond the main story.
Cubie Wars and Echo Erase are Leisure events that offer activities beyond the update’s main combat and exploration content. Meanwhile, Artisan’s Search serves as the Featured Combat Event, while Dreams in the Capsule and Beyond the Waves: Land of Xuanfang focus more heavily on exploration.
Photography also plays a role through Past Dreams, Traced Seals, which ties into the expanded camera system. Two web events, Waking Moon Fishing and Back to Solaris, will also be available during the update.
Version 3.7 additionally introduces Blooms for the Shadow as permanent content, meaning the event will remain available beyond the usual limited-time event window.
Moonlit Path and new accessories
Moonlit Path returns with Version 3.7, with Moonlit Ring milestones unlocking rewards throughout the event. The livestream also highlighted a 5-star Resonator Selection featuring Carlotta, Shorekeeper, and Phoebe, allowing players to choose one of the three Resonators as a reward.
More details about the event’s specific rules and progression will be provided through official announcements. Version 3.7 also adds several new cosmetic items, including Hsin’s Where Dreams Shine Clear and Rover’s Not Even Close, while Hsin’s Spring in Bloom, Suoming’s Glazed Roseate, and Hsin and Moon WavesLine Look will also be available.
Gifts of Waking Moon and gifts of Singing Drizzle
Version 3.7 includes two login reward events that provide additional Tides for players. The seven-day Gifts of Waking Moon event rewards 5 Radiant Tides and 5 Lustrous Tides for logging in throughout the event period.
A second event, Gifts of Singing Drizzle, runs from October 22, 2026 at 10:00 to November 11, 2026 at 03:59 server time and provides another 10 Radiant Tides. Combined, the two login events give players 15 Radiant Tides and 5 Lustrous Tides, equivalent to 20 pulls.
Tiered client resource downloads
Another quality-of-life addition is the new Tiered Client Resource Downloads system, which will enter a limited test across PC, iOS, and Android. The system gives eligible players more control over how much game data they need to download. Upgrade your setup with the best gaming laptops available to experience the stunning visuals and fast-paced combat of Wuthering Waves Version 3.7.
On PC, players will be able to choose between UHD, HD, and SD resource packages, while mobile devices will offer HD and SD options. This should give players greater flexibility when balancing visual quality against storage requirements.
Final thoughts
Wuthering Waves Version 3.7 brings together the next stage of the Xuanfang storyline with new characters, exploration, events, and a substantial set of system improvements. With the update arriving on September 30, 2026, players can expect a content-heavy version that expands both the game’s latest story and its everyday gameplay systems.
