On May 30, 2025, Kuro Games hosted the official Wuthering Waves Version 2.4 Preview Special Broadcast on their official YouTube and Twitch channels. The livestream aired at 7:00 PM (UTC+8) and revealed comprehensive details about the upcoming version 2.4 update , which is estimated to release on June 12, 2025.

We watched the broadcast for you and gathered all the most valuable information from the stream.

🏛️ New Location: Septimont

Septimont - a new city-state in Rinascita, dramatically different from Ragunna:

City Features:

• City of Warriors - residents undergo combat training to fight against the Black Tide
• Gladiator Culture - worship heroes, not deities
• Open and liberal attitude towards the outside world
• Tourist Hub with arenas, restaurants, thermal baths, and hotels

Architecture:

• Upper City  - atop Capitoline Hill
• Lower City - expansion down the slopes
• Old Quarter - flooded and abandoned after the last Black Tide manifestation
• Colosseum Olympos - main arena with digital screens

⚔️ Main Story

Story Acts (Phased Release):

• June 12th: Chapter II, Act V - Shadow of Glory
• July 3rd: Chapter II, Act VI - Flames of the Heart

Main Plot:

Cartethyia suddenly disappeared, and her frequency drifted toward Septimont. The Rover must participate in the Grand Agon (main gladiator tournament) to meet the Glorious Lioness - a legendary Echo that may hold the key to finding Cartethyia.

🎭 New Characters

🌪️ Cartethyia (5⭐ Aero, Sword)

Role: Main DPS with transformation mechanics

Abilities:

• Dual Form: can transform into Fleurdelys
• Three Legendary Swords: Tyrvine, Haultir, and Hognis
• Sword Shadow Mechanics: leaves weapon shadows that enhance attacks
• Aero Erosion Effects: control and damage enhancement
• Water Walking in Fleurdelys form

Signature Weapon:

Thorn of the Defiant (5⭐) - ceremonial Order sword with elegant design and blue energy effects

🔥 Lupa (5⭐ Fusion, Spear)

Role: Team support and cooperative attacks

Characteristics:

• Wolf Features: tail, fangs, flaming spear
• Former member of "Legion Branch" team
• Principled fighter against unfair play
• Mobile combat style with aerial attacks

Unique Mechanics:

• Wolf Flame - special energy
• Wolf Faith - accumulation for ultimate
• Cooperative Attacks - remains on field after character swap
• Team Protection - helps allies recover from stuns

Signature Weapon:

Mark of Untamed Fire (5⭐) - large self-designed saber with wolf head on hilt

🎪 Events and Activities

🏆 Assault on the Summit of Glory

Echo Duels - new game mode:

• Control Echo teams through special terminals
• Strategic battles against local duelists
• Rewards: Astrites, "Variant: Giant Teddy Bear" Echo, Echo skins

🚩 Victory Flags

Regional Event:

• Flag capture in Septimont districts
• Trial Level increase to strengthen characters
• Bonuses for dodges, counterattacks, and parries
• Rewards: Astrites, "Variant: Fire Fae"

🔍 Exploration Events:

• Mount of Eternal Glory - region exploration
• On the Mount of Glory - Travel Between Districts
• Memories of Septimont - limited-time progress event

⚔️ Combat Events:

• Tactical Hologram: Kelpie - Revenge Against a Single Enemy
• Virtual Crisis: Extreme Trials - Enhanced Simulations with Two Support Modules

👗 Cosmetics and Items

Summer Outfits:

• Changli: "Laurel Nymph"
• Carlotta: "Summer Freshness"

New Echo Sets:

• Aspect premium "Thorny dawn" - glider and flight skins

Echo Resonance Effects:

• Pilgrimage of the Wind - crit rate and Aero damage bonus
• Burning trace of the claw - Resonance Liberation damage enhancement

🔧 System Improvements

Graphics Enhancements:

• Global Filters - apply photo mode effects to entire game
• Enhanced Interactives - reactions to leaves, water, and environment

Quality of Life:

• Focus Mode for story quests - no interference from side quests
• In-Game Guide Hub - character development advice from content creators
• Express Progression for version 2.0 main story

🎁 Rewards and Bonuses

Exchange Codes:

3 codes presented during the livestream for in-game rewards

Community Gifts:

• 10x Radiant Tide - celebrating the Grand Agon opening

📅 Release Dates

• June 12th, 2025 - Version 2.4 launch and first story act
• July 3rd, 2025 - Second story act

Convene Banners:

1. “Dance in the Storm's Wake” - Cartethyia + Thorn of the Rebellious
2. “Cry of Triumph” - Lupa + Mark of Untamed Fire

🎨 Upcoming Projects

• "Solaris Seaside Story" - new fan creation program
• Cartethyia Puppet - collectible merchandise
• More details to be announced on social media