Wuthering Waves version 1.2 update: Release date, characters & events
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Here is all we know about Wuthering Waves version 1.2 including release date, new characters, and events.
Wuthering Waves developers Kuro Games have revealed a bunch of information surrounding everything that is set to arrive in version 1.2. While version 1.0 and 1.1 revolved around solving the crisis of Jinzhou, 1.2 is about celebrating the Moon-Chasing festival.
To celebrate this, Kuro Games is releasing two brand-new 5-star units and offering one of them for free to fans. Additionally, players will able to enjoy a brand-new companion quest and a multitude of events.
If you’re interested in the upcoming version update, we have you covered.
Wuthering Waves 1.2 release date
Wuthering Waves version 1.2 will be released on August 15, 2024.
This was confirmed by the developers on the official X account of the game. –
Version 1.2 characters and weapons
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Characters
Wuthering Waves version 1.2 will have two brand-new characters. They are as follows:
Phase 1 (August 15 – September 6)
- Zhezhi (5-star, Glacio, Rectifier)
Phase 2 (September 6 – September 27)
- Xiangli Yao (5-star, Electro, Gauntlet)
Weapons
Here are the weapons you can pull in version 1.2:
Phase 1 (August 15 – September 6)
- Rime-Draped Sprouts (5-star, Rectifier)
Phase 2 (September 6 – September 27)
- Verity’s Handle (5-star, Gauntlet)
Version 1.2 story
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Wuthering Waves version 1.2 will have a brand new companion quest for Zhezhi called True Colors. Y
ou will be able to play it right after the release of the update on August 15, 2024.
Version 1.2 events
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Here are the events of Wuthering Waves version 1.2:
- By Moon’s Grace: This is the themed event of version 1.2 featuring stories, rewards, and multiple characters.
- Converging Paths: Participate in this event to prepare for the Moon-Chasing festival and claim a free copy of the 5-star unit Xiangli Yao.
- Depths of Illusive Realm: This event will reset like earlier updates with new challenges to overcome and characters to try out. Additionally, you can claim the Phantom Dreamless as a reward for this event.
- Alloy-Smelt II: Alloy Smelt returns once again where you will take part in combat activities to earn Astrite and other rewards.
- Reprise of Tides: This is a Returnee event where players who have not logged in to the game for a while will be rewarded with Astrite and other rewards.
- Do Echoes Dream of Electric Sheep?: This is a tower defense event that you can join hands with your friends to complete.
If you want to learn more about Wuthering Waves, check out our guide on the Exploration event, codes you can redeem, Twitch drops, and all of the voice actors.