Version 3.1, titled For You Who Walk in Snow, is the next major update for Wuthering Waves, bringing a new chapter climax, two debut 5-star Resonators, fresh banners, and a frozen frontier to explore.
Quick answer: Wuthering Waves 3.1 is scheduled to start around February 4–5, 2026 (depending on region) and run until March 18–19, 2026, featuring Aemeath and Luuk Herssen as the new 5-star Resonators, with Chisa, Lupa, and Galbrena reruns, two new 5-star weapons (Everbright Polestar and Daybreaker's Spine), the Roya Frostlands: Frostlands Surface subregion, new Echoes and Sonata effects, the main story quests The Star That Voyages Far and All That Sunlight Touches, a free Rover outfit Perpetual Spark, and eleven limited-time events.
Wuthering Waves 3.1 release dates and duration
Version 3.1 follows after version 3.0 (We Who See the Stars) and is planned to roll out globally in early February 2026. The schedule differs slightly by server region.
| Server / region | Start date (local) | End date (local) |
|---|---|---|
| North America (NA) | February 4, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
| Europe (EU) | February 5, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Asia | February 5, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| TW, HK, MO | February 5, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
The internal version name on the official wiki for 3.1 is For You Who Walk in Snow, releasing at 11:00 (UTC+8) on February 5, 2026 for that timezone.
Version 3.1 new Resonators
Two limited 5-star Resonators headline the update, both tied to Startorch Academy and to the climax of Chapter III.
| Resonator | Rarity | Attribute | Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aemeath | 5-star | Fusion | Sword | Former Startorch Synchronist, now a digital ghost visible only to Rover. |
| Luuk Herssen | 5-star | Spectro | Gauntlets | Head physician of the Resonator Nursing Unit and mental health counselor at Startorch Academy. |
Wuthering Waves 3.1 character banners
Character convenes in 3.1 are split into two phases, each running for roughly half of the version.
Phase 1 character convenes
| Banner name | Featured 5★ Resonators | Planned window |
|---|---|---|
| Take Flight in Spring | Aemeath (new) | Start of version 3.1 to late February 2026 |
| Horizon of Dawnbreak | Chisa (rerun) | Same as Phase 1 window |
| Roar of Triumph | Lupa (rerun) | Same as Phase 1 window |
Phase 1 banners share the following 5-star lineup when considering the full set of character convenes:
- Aemeath (Fusion, Sword)
- Chisa (Havoc, Broadblade)
- Lupa (Fusion, Broadblade)
Phase 2 character convenes
| Banner name | Featured 5★ Resonators | Planned window |
|---|---|---|
| When Winter Thaws | Luuk Herssen (new) | Late February 2026 to end of version |
| From Ashes | Galbrena (rerun) | Same as Phase 2 window |
Across both phases, the full 5-star character pool unique to 3.1’s limited convenes is:
- Aemeath
- Luuk Herssen
- Chisa (rerun)
- Lupa (rerun)
- Galbrena (rerun)
Wuthering Waves 3.1 weapon banners
Absolute Pulsation weapon convenes mirror the two character phases and introduce two new signature 5-star weapons, alongside reruns.
| Phase | Banner name | 5★ weapons featured |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Absolute Pulsation: Everbright Polestar | Everbright Polestar (new, Sword) |
| Phase 1 | Absolute Pulsation: Kumokiri | Kumokiri (Broadblade, rerun) |
| Phase 1 | Absolute Pulsation: Wildfire Mark | Wildfire Mark (Broadblade, rerun) |
| Phase 2 | Absolute Pulsation: Daybreaker's Spine | Daybreaker's Spine (new, Gauntlet) |
| Phase 2 | Absolute Pulsation: Lux & Umbra | Lux & Umbra (Pistols, rerun) |
At a high level, the new 5-star weapons in 3.1 are:
| Weapon | Rarity | Type | Intended signature user |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everbright Polestar | 5-star | Sword | Aemeath |
| Daybreaker's Spine | 5-star | Gauntlet | Luuk Herssen |
New main story quests in version 3.1
The update rounds out Chapter III and links toward the next story arc with two main quests.
| Quest type | Quest name | Function in the story |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter III main quest | Chapter III Act III: The Star That Voyages Far | Final act of Chapter III, featuring Aemeath and travel on the Roya Frostlands surface. |
| Segue: Afterstory | All That Sunlight Touches | Bridges toward the next chapter and focuses on Luuk Herssen’s backstory. |
Finishing The Star That Voyages Far also unlocks the new Rover outfit, as detailed below.
Rover outfit Perpetual Spark and unlock condition
Version 3.1 grants a new free outfit for Rover, themed as a school uniform suitable for Startorch Academy.
Unlock condition: clear the main quest Chapter III Act III: The Star That Voyages Far. After completing this act, the Rover outfit Perpetual Spark becomes available at no additional cost.
Verification: once the act is completed, Perpetual Spark appears in Rover’s outfit selection menu. If the outfit does not appear, ensure the entire Act III quest chain is finished and that you are checking the correct Rover variant.
New region: Roya Frostlands – Frostlands Surface
Exploration in 3.1 expands into a new subregion of Roya Frostlands called Frostlands Surface. This zone is positioned as the latest explorable region and the setting for parts of Chapter III’s conclusion and related events.
The region adds new activities, new Echo drops, and new Duelist and combat scenarios, especially through the Peaks of Prestige content and other limited-time events tied to Roya Frostlands.
New Echoes in version 3.1
3.1 adds multiple Echoes, including two identified Phantom (shiny) Echoes.
| Echo | Type / note |
|---|---|
| Phantom: Sigillum | Phantom (shiny) variant of Sigillum |
| Sigillum | Normal Echo |
| Nameless Explorer | Normal Echo |
| Reminiscence Kronaclaw | Normal Echo |
| Kronablight | Normal Echo |
| Glammoth | Normal Echo |
| Phantom: Iceglint Dancer | Phantom (shiny) variant of Iceglint Dancer |
| Iceglint Dancer | Normal Echo |
| Shadow Stepper | Normal Echo |
Collecting these Echoes progresses the Data Bank and feeds into the new Sonata effects added in this version.
New Sonata effects in version 3.1
Three Sonata effect sets join the existing lineup in 3.1, expanding build options particularly around the new characters and the Frostlands Echo drops.
| Sonata name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Trailblazing Star | New Sonata introduced with 3.1; detailed bonuses are not listed in the provided material. |
| Chromatic Foam | New Sonata introduced with 3.1; detailed bonuses are not listed in the provided material. |
| Sound of True Name | New Sonata introduced with 3.1; detailed bonuses are not listed in the provided material. |
These Sonatas are associated with the new Echoes and with content in Roya Frostlands: Frostlands Surface.
New Tactical Hologram in 3.1
Combat-focused players gain a new Tactical Hologram challenge in this version.
| Hologram | Description |
|---|---|
| Reactor Husk | New Tactical Hologram boss with multiple difficulty tiers and associated trophies. |
Clearing increasing difficulty levels awards trophies and contributes to long-term progression tied to Tactical Hologram content.
Version 3.1 events list
A large slate of limited-time and web events runs throughout 3.1, many of them centered on Roya Frostlands and the Expedition Motorbike systems.
| Event name | Category | Core activity |
|---|---|---|
| Where Stars Cascade Down / Where Stars Cascade Dawn | Limited-time event | Mix drinks, play card games, and decorate a party venue for Astrite and materials. |
| Gifts of Soft Snow | 7-day login event | Daily logins for Lustrous Tide, Radiant Tide, and related rewards. |
| Full Throttle! Bolt & Blitz! | Leisure / combat event | Fight while riding the Expedition Motorbike. |
| Unfrozen Traces | Area exploration event | Explore Roya Frostlands and interact with new region mechanics. |
| Footprints on Frostlands | Photo collection event | Capture specific sceneries across Roya Frostlands for Astrite. |
| Rein Back! Migration Mayhem! | Leisure event | Herd Exoswarms for rewards. |
| Peaks of Prestige: Rekindled Duel | Echo combat / Duelist event | New Duelist Challenges on Roya Frostlands with extra rewards. |
| Blade Hunter: Wilderness | Featured combat event | Combat-focused content with reward tracks. |
| Lollo Campaign: Implementation | Featured commission event | Repeatable commissions as part of Lollo Campaign rerun. |
| TERM-X: Outreach | Exploration / upgrade event | Upgrade Expedition Motorbike Expansion Modules for rewards. |
| Veins of the Frostlands | Web event | Repair Frostlands power lines through web interactions. |
| Unsigned Good Wishes | Mail-based reward event | Receive Astrite (up to 1600), Avatars, and other rewards via in-game mail. |
| Starpaths Intertwined | Progress-based event | Complete tasks to earn Journey Points and spend them toward reward milestones. |
Events stagger across the version window, but all share the same overarching 3.1 duration, ending together with the patch around March 18–19, 2026 depending on region.
Taken together, version 3.1 defines a clear state for Wuthering Waves going into early 2026: Aemeath and Luuk Herssen join the roster, Roya Frostlands opens up further, the main story closes Chapter III, and players gain a dense schedule of events and combat activities anchored in the new frozen frontier.
