Wuthering Waves 1.1: Release Date, Characters & Banners

Wuthering Waves version 1.0 had its ups and downs, plagued with performance issues, while successfully releasing the game globally, which has been loved more than criticized so far. With the latest dev update from Wuthering Waves, Kuro Games has revealed major changes and updates coming in version 1.1. Wuthering Waves version 1.1 is also set to release earlier than expected, bringing the latest updates quicker to the players. Here is everything we know about the Wuthering Waves version 1.1, including the release date, characters, events, and much more.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 Release Date

Wuthering Waves version 1.1 — “Thaw of Eons” — will be released on June 28, sometime after 06:00 AM (UTC+8). Version 1.0 will end at 05:59 AM, after which the game will undergo a maintenance break for the version 1.1 release. Check out our WuWa 1.1 release countdown.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 Banners: Character Banners

Wuthering Waves version 1.1 will release two new 5-star characters — Jinhsi and Changli. Both the characters play a big role in the story of Wuthering Waves, so expect them to have quite a punch.

Jinhsi Wuthering Waves: Lore, Speculated Element, & Weapon Type

Jinhsi is the magistrate of Jinzhou city. She was chosen by the Sentinel Jué directly to become the magistrate. The city of Jinzhou didn’t have a magistrate for many years until Jinhsi was chosen by Jué.

Jinhsi is a 5-star character and is speculated to feature in the first phase of version 1.1 banners. She is a Spectro character and Broadblade user.

Changli Wuthering Waves: Lore, Speculated Element, & Weapon Type

Changli is the counselor of the Jinzhou Magistrate or Jinhsi. She is also a mentor to Jinhsi and is described as a persuasive and patient person. She is a native of the Jinzhou city.

Changli is a 5-star character and is speculated to feature in the second phase of version 1.1 banners. Changli’s is a Fusion character and a Sword user.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 New Weapons

The WuWa version 1.1 will also feature two new weapons on the limited banners. Here are the two new weapons:

• Ages of Harvest: Broadblade
• Blazing Brilliance: Sword

Ages of Harvest is the signature weapon of Jhinsi and Blazing Brilliance is the signature weapon of Changli. Both the weapons are expected to be very strong.

Wuthering Waves 1.1: New Area and Boss

The latest developer update of Wuthering Waves has revealed that version 1.1 will include a new area — Mt. Firmament. This new area will also feature a new boss named Jué.

This hints that Mt. Firmament is the place where Sentinel Jué is imprisoned (assumedly) by the Fractsidus and players may be expected to fight, either a copy or corrupted version of, Sentinel Jué in version 1.1.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 New Mechanics

The version 1.1 will also add eight new mechanics, which will be utilized for overworld puzzles in the new region. Here is are all the new mechanics being added in the 1.1 version.

• Photon Vault
• Photon Barrier
• Pressure Platform
• Stone Lift
• Light Emitter
• Light Gatherer
• Leap Device
• Chronosorter

Wuthering Waves 1.1 New Gameplay

The upcoming version will also feature two new gameplay modes in the overworld, making your exploration a lot more interesting. Here are the new gameplay modes added in WuWa version 1.1:

• Tactical Hologram Ski — Slide down through check points to reach the destination.
• Echo Challenge: Clang Bang — Use Clang Bangs to solve puzzles in the open world.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 Echoes

The version 1.1 of Wuthering Waves will also add 7 new echoes to the already massive roster of Echoes in the game. Here are all the new echoes being added to the version 1.1:

• Sentinel Jué: Summon Jué to attack the enemies, dealing Spectro damage. You can perform Resonance Skill to deal sustained Spectro damage to enemies over time.
• Lumiscale Construct: Transform into a Lumiscale Construct and enter a Parry Stance. When attacked, perform a Counterattack. If you parry a Special Skill attack, interrupt it and deal extra damage.
• Lightcrusher: Lunge forward as a Lightcrusher, dealing Spectro Damage. Hold the Echo Skill to lunge for a longer distance after gathering momentum in the Lightcrusher Form.
• Glacio Dreadmane: Transform into a Glacio Dreadmane to deal consecutive attacks. Can be cast in mid-air.
• Lava Larva: Summon a lava larva that continuously attacks enemies, dealing Fusion damage.
• Clang Bang: Summon a Clang Bang that follows the enemy and eventually self-combusts, dealing Glacio damage.
• Dwarf Cassowary: Summon a Dwarf Cassowary to attack, dealing Physical damage.

Wuthering Waves 1.1 Events

The version 1.1 will also introduce 6 new events, with tons of mouth watering rewards for players. Here is a quick overview of all the new events coming in Wuthering Waves 1.1:

1. Tales from Mt. Firmament – Area Exploration Event

This is the new area exploration event for Mt. Firmament and it will unlock after completing specific Main Quests. The various related quests will give rewards in plenty. Here are all the rewards for this event:

• Shell Credits
• Astrites
• Premium Resonance Potion
• Premium Sealed Tube
• Premium Energy Core

2. Traces of Mt. Firmament – Photo Collection Event

In this event, players will meet Uncle Fu, who claims to possess a treasure resembling a scale capable of performing “Chrono Tracing” — the ability to replicate past events across time and space. As this is a photo collection event, it appears players will need to captures photos of past events using the Chrono Tracing.

Here are all the rewards for this event:

• Shell Credits
• Astrite
• Advanced Energy Core
• Advanced Resonance Potion
• Advanced Sealed Tube

3. Depths of Illusive Realm: Dreams Ablaze in Darkness

The illusive realm also gets a new event with version 1.1. According to the event preview, you will meet a familiar figure who’s ambition is to engulf the world in flames, which likely points towards Scar.

Here are all the rewards for this event:

• Premium Resonance Potion
• Echo
• Premium Sealed Tube
• Premium Tuner

4. Tactical Simulacra – Limited Time Battle Challenge

Fight in new simulated formidable adversaries introduced by the academy using a new technology to enhance soldier training in the Simulation challenge. Here are all the rewards for this event:

• Astrite
• Echo
• Premium Tuner
• Premium Sealed Tube

5. Lollo Campaign — Limited-time Commission Event

In this event, you will have assist Maji, the courier of Lollo Logistics of the Jinzhou Branch, with the assessment of his plan to start a business. Here are all the possible rewards for this event:

• Astrites
• Shell Credits
• Premium Resonance Potion
• Premium Energy Core
• Sweet & Sour Pork
• Blind Box
• Premium Tuner
• Crystal Solvent

6. Gifts of Celestial Light – 7-day Login Event

The daily login event is back and it is going to reward a ton of free pulls for players. Here is everything you can get by logging in for 7 days:

• 5x Lustrous Tides
• 5x Radiant Tides

7. Special Check-in Event

Wuthering Waves version 1.1 will also have a special check-in event, which will rewards players with exciting gifts for checking in on specific dates. Here are all the dates and rewards you will attain on that date:

• July 4th, 04:00 AM (UTC+8): Radiant Tides x10
• July 6th, 04:00 AM (UTC+8): Forging Tides x 10
• July 10th, 04:00 AM (UTC+8): Lustrous Tides x 10

Wuthering Waves 1.1 QoL Updates

The version 1.1 of WuWa is expected to introduce many QoL changes and updates. Here is a list of the QoL changes expected in version 1.1:

Major updates:

• Waveplate residual storage
• Increased Echo and development material yield
• More Depths of Illusive Realm content

Minor updates:

• Shell Cost Reduction for Echo Development
• Remove the reward cutscene of the Tacet Field
• Reduce the prerequisites for PC custom key bind to Union Level 2.

Other than that, the developers also plan on optimizing the game’s performance, introducing better-limited events and rewards.