Version 3.6 at a Glance
Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 — "Lamplight in Mirage, Sword's Resolve in Heart" went live across all platforms on August 20, 2026. The update arrives in two phases: Phase I is active now, introducing new 5-star Resonator Qingxiao and returning banner character Denia. Phase II begins September 10 and adds a second new 5-star Resonator, Jingran.
| Version | 3.6 "Lamplight in Mirage, Sword's Resolve in Heart" |
|---|---|
| Developer / Publisher | Kuro Games |
| Release Date | August 20, 2026 |
| Phase I Opens | August 20 — Qingxiao, Denia (rerun) |
| Phase II Opens | September 10 — Jingran |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, Android |
| Business Model | Free to play |
Why This Update Is Worth Tracking
Wuthering Waves launched on Xbox Series X|S just weeks ago, extending the game's platform reach to Microsoft's ecosystem for the first time. Version 3.6 is the first major content update to land across that expanded player base simultaneously — PC, console, and mobile all receiving the same content on the same day.
The technical highlight for PC players is a meaningful one: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Frame Generation is now supported, replacing the previous DLSS implementation. Frame Generation uses AI to insert intermediate frames, delivering a substantially higher perceived frame rate on supported hardware. For a game where fast, responsive combat is central, the difference is practical, not cosmetic.
Combined with new main story chapters, six limited-time events, and two new characters to evaluate for roster planning, 3.6 is among the more content-dense updates in the game's 2026 run.
Phase I: What's Available Now
Qingxiao
Qingxiao is the Phase I featured 5-star Resonator. She is also the central figure in the new main story content shipping with 3.6. Players interested in her role within the narrative have an immediate reason to engage with Chapter IV Act III before approaching her banner.
Her dedicated weapon, Glint of Clouds, is available in the Phase I weapon banner. Her outfit accessory, Cloudbloom, is also available now.
Denia (Rerun)
Denia returns as the Phase I companion featured Resonator. Players who missed her original banner get their second opportunity here. No gameplay changes to Denia have been announced alongside the 3.6 rerun.
Phase II: Available September 10
Jingran
Jingran arrives on September 10 when Phase II opens. Her weapon, Thousandfold Deliverance, and outfit accessory, Snowpaw, release simultaneously.
Full 3.6 Changelog
| Category | Change | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| New Resonator | Qingxiao (5-star) | I |
| Rerun Resonator | Denia (5-star) | I |
| New Resonator | Jingran (5-star) | II |
| New Weapon | Glint of Clouds | I |
| New Weapon | Thousandfold Deliverance | II |
| New Echo | Calamity Effigy | All |
| New Phantom Echo | Phantom – Myriad Snare: Rustfire Chassis | All |
| New Tactical Hologram | Myriad Snare: Rustfire Chassis | All |
| PC Technology | NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Frame Generation | All |
| Echo System | Refined equipment recommendations and improved build suggestions | All |
| Mailbox | Capacity expanded to 200 messages; attachment limit increased; Mail Collection added | All |
| Exploration | Expedition Motorbike backgrounds now unlockable | All |
| Social | Sharing extended to 5-star Convene pulls, Gallery content, and challenge completions | All |
Before vs. After: Key Feature Comparison
| Feature | Before 3.6 | After 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| PC upscaling | Prior DLSS generation | DLSS 4.5 Frame Generation |
| Echo recommendations | Manual or community guides | In-client refined recommendations |
| Mailbox capacity | Lower limit | 200 messages |
| Social sharing | 5-star pull sharing | Pulls + Gallery + challenges |
New Main Story Chapters
Version 3.6 extends the Chapter IV arc with two quests:
| Quest | Title |
|---|---|
| Chapter IV Act III | "Song of the Heart Sword" |
| Chapter IV Segue | "The Nethermancer's Requiem" |
Both are main story quests and require completion of the preceding Chapter IV content before they unlock.
Limited-Time Events in 3.6
Six events run during the 3.6 window. No end dates were specified in Kuro Games' announcement; events in prior versions have typically run through the end of the version cycle.
| Event | Type |
|---|---|
| Resonance Sim Realm | Combat simulation |
| If Dreams Still Reverberate | Story-tied |
| Second Coming of Solaris: Coded Deception | Seasonal |
| The Strings Remember | Music / story |
| Wuthering Exploration: Fogveil Pagoda | Exploration |
| Gifts of Drifting Mist | Reward collection |
How to Play
Wuthering Waves is free to play on all platforms. Kuro Games has not announced a Version 3.6 price for any content outside the standard in-game currency store.
| Platform | Where to Download |
|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | store.steampowered.com |
| PC (official client) | wutheringwaves.kurogames.com |
| PS5 | PlayStation Store |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Store |
| iOS | App Store |
| Android | Google Play |
Xbox Game Pass does not include Wuthering Waves; the game is free to download separately on Xbox hardware.
Sources
- ▶Kuro Games official press release, August 20, 2026: gamespress.com
- ▶Version 3.6 official trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=ksCqVD10Cqc
- ▶Qingxiao Combat Showcase: youtube.com/watch?v=op22gIZneCk