Version 3.1 of Wuthering Waves is a timed update with a fixed patch rollout and a two‑phase banner schedule. Knowing the exact release window and banner dates is essential if you are planning pulls around Aemeath, Luuk Herssen, and their signature weapons.
Quick answer: Version 3.1 is planned to go live on February 5, 2026 after maintenance ends at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Phase 1 character and weapon banners for Aemeath, Chisa, and Lupa run from February 5 to February 26, 2026, followed by Phase 2 banners for Luuk and Galbrena from February 26 to March 18, 2026.
Wuthering Waves 3.1 global release time
Version 3.1 is scheduled to release on February 5, 2026 as the next major update after Version 3.0, which runs until February 4, 2026. The update is expected to become available once maintenance finishes at 11:00 AM (UTC+8).
That maintenance end time is the key reference point for when you can log back in, download any remaining patch data, and access the new version content, including the new region segment and main story chapter.
Maintenance timing and when you can log back in
Version 3.1 is delivered through a short maintenance window on February 5, 2026. During that window, servers are unavailable and you cannot access the game. Once maintenance concludes at 11:00 AM (UTC+8), servers reopen on Version 3.1 and the new content, banners, and events become active.
You know the update is live when the game client indicates Version 3.1 on the update notice and your launcher no longer prompts for additional patch downloads beyond the 3.1 package.
Character banner schedule in Version 3.1
Version 3.1 splits limited character banners into two distinct phases, each with its own 5‑star lineup.
| Phase | Duration (2026) | Featured 5★ Resonators |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Aemeath (new), Chisa (rerun), Lupa (rerun) |
| Phase 2 | Feb 26 – Mar 18 | Luuk (new), Galbrena (rerun) |
Phase 1 begins immediately after maintenance ends on February 5, 2026. At that moment, the Aemeath, Chisa, and Lupa character banners appear in the Convene menu and remain available until Phase 1 ends on February 26, 2026.
Phase 2 starts on February 26, 2026 and continues until March 18, 2026. When Phase 2 goes live, Aemeath, Chisa, and Lupa leave the event banner rotation and are replaced by Luuk and Galbrena.
You can confirm which phase is active by checking the Convene page banner artwork and the date range displayed in the event banner description.
Weapon banner schedule in Version 3.1
Absolute Pulsation weapon banners in Version 3.1 mirror the character phases and pair each new 5‑star resonator with a signature weapon.
| Phase | Duration (2026) | Featured 5★ Weapons |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Everbright Polestar (new), Kumokiri, Wildfire Mark |
| Phase 2 | Feb 26 – Mar 18 | Daybreaker's Spine (new), Lux & Umbra |
The Everbright Polestar banner runs alongside Aemeath’s character banner from February 5 to February 26, 2026. The Daybreaker's Spine banner runs alongside Luuk’s character banner from February 26 to March 18, 2026.
To verify the active weapon lineup, open the Absolute Pulsation tab in the Convene menu and check the listed featured 5‑star weapons and the date range shown on that banner.
New content tied to the Version 3.1 release moment
Several core additions are bound directly to the Version 3.1 patch going live on February 5, 2026:
- New region slice – The Frostlands Surface subregion of Roya Frostlands becomes explorable once you log in on Version 3.1.
- Main story progress – Chapter III, Act III “The Star That Voyages Far” unlocks as part of the new main quest line.
- New Tactical Hologram – The Reactor Husk Tactical Hologram challenge is added to the Tactical Hologram rotation.
These items do not wait for banner phase changes; they become accessible as soon as the patch is live and you meet the in‑game requirements for each activity.
Cosmetics and rewards linked to the 3.1 timeline
One notable cosmetic in Version 3.1 is the Rover outfit Perpetual Spark. This skin is obtainable for free by completing Chapter III Act III “The Star That Voyages Far” after updating to Version 3.1.
You know you have successfully unlocked Perpetual Spark when the outfit appears in the Rover’s outfit selection menu and its associated avatar is added to your profile customization options.
The update also introduces a set of limited‑time and recurring events, including login rewards, event combat challenges, exploration activities in Roya Frostlands, and a web event. Each of these follows its own internal schedule within the overall 3.1 window from February 5 to March 18, 2026, but all require the base Version 3.1 update before they can appear.
If you only need the timing, the critical points are simple: update to Version 3.1 after maintenance ends at 11:00 AM (UTC+8) on February 5, 2026, plan Phase 1 pulls before February 26, and shift to Phase 2 targets between February 26 and March 18, 2026.
