Time until Wuthering Waves 2.8 releases

The Wuthering Waves 2.8 update is set to release on November 20, 2025. This version will release a new area, along with two new playable characters and main story quests. Rovers can also look forward to a bunch of events that will give away several in-game rewards, such as Astrites and character level-up materials.

This article covers the release timings for Wuthering Waves 2.8 and features a universal countdown that shows the time until the new update goes live.

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Wuthering Waves 2.8 release countdown

Wuthering Waves

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Dear Rover, To bring you exciting new content and a better gaming experience, we will soon be conducting the update maintenance for Version 2.8: To the City Set in Amber. During the maintenance, you will be unable to log in to the game, so please plan your time accordingly.

The Wuthering Waves 2.8 update will be released on November 20, 2025, at 11 am (UTC+8). However, the exact release timings will vary for each player depending on their location.

Here's a countdown that shows the exact time until version 2.8 releases globally:

Chisa and Phoebe's banners are in the first phase, so this countdown also applies to them.

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Version 2.8 preview

Here's a preview of what to look forward to in WuWa 2.8:

• New Resonators: Chisa (5-star Havoc - Broadblade) and Buling (4-star Electro - Rectifier)
• New weapon: Kumokiri (5-Star Broadblade)
• New location: Chronorift Metropolis
• New Echoes: Nightmare Roseshroom, Nightmare Tick Tack, and Nightmare Dwarf Cassowary
• New Sonata Effect: Thread of Severed Fate (3pcs Set)
• New Stories: Chapter II Act XII "Stagnant Dawn on Wastelands" and Chapter II Segue "Flowing Starlight in the Iris"
• Special Events: Stranger Things in Honami Combat Event, Whispers of the Waves Photo Collection Event, Tactical Simulacra: Off Tune Featured Combat Event, Lollo Campaign: Rising Anew Featured Commission Event, Search for It! Bits of Lahai-Roi Showcase Event, and Gifts of Amber 7-Day Login Event.

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Version 2.8 preload now available

WuWa 2.8 pre-download now available (Image via Kuro Games)

The developers have also released a pre-download feature for version 2.8. The download size for PC is around 20 GB, but it is recommended to have at least 30 GB of free storage. The pre-download will not begin if you don't have enough storage space.

To use the pre-download feature, open the launcher to find a new download option near the Start button. Click on the button to start the download. Rovers can still play the game while the pre-downloading process is ongoing on the PC launcher. This will speed up the update process once the maintenance is over, and players can enjoy the new content faster.

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