Wuthering Waves 3.5 Release Date & Banner Details

Kuro Games is rolling out Wuthering Waves 3.5 on July 9, 2026, bringing a fresh region and a new alternate form for a familiar Resonator. The patch introduces Mengzhou, a zone promising new exploration and lore, and debuts Yangyang: Xuanling — a powered-up version of the wind-wielding guide. For the latest Wuthering Waves news, this update also packs a highly anticipated rerun and a set of reliable 4-star rate-ups.

If you’ve been saving Astrites, this phase could be worth a look. The banner lineup and maintenance schedule are now confirmed, so let’s break down what you need to know before servers go down.

At a Glance

• Version 3.5 Release: July 9, 2026 (ET) / July 10, 2026 (most of Asia & Europe)
• New Region: Mengzhou
• New Resonator: Yangyang: Xuanling (5-star Aero? – official details pending)
• Phase 1 Banner: Yangyang: Xuanling debut + Luuk Herssen rerun
• 4-Star Rate-Ups: Danjin, Chixia, Aalto
• Banner Duration: July 9 – July 30, 2026

Banner Overview

Phase 1 runs from July 9 to July 30, 2026. Alongside the new Yangyang: Xuanling banner, the rerun for Luuk Herssen makes a return. Both are limited 5-star Resonators.

The following 4-star characters will have increased drop rates on both banners:

• Danjin (Havoc, Sword)
• Chixia (Fusion, Pistols)
• Aalto (Aero, Pistols)

Should You Pull?

Yangyang: Xuanling is an alternate form of the base Yangyang (a 4-star Aero unit). While full kit details are not yet public, alternate forms in Wuthering Waves tend to be significant upgrades. If you enjoy Yangyang’s design or need a strong Aero DPS, this debut is promising.

Luuk Herssen is a solid support/healer; his rerun may benefit players who missed him in 3.1. F2P players should weigh their Astrite reserves — the 4-star lineup (Danjin, Chixia, Aalto) all have niche uses, but none are meta-defining.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance lasts approximately 7 hours. Servers will go down and come back up at these times:

Timezone	Maintenance Start	Maintenance End
PT (UTC-7)	July 9, 01:00 PM	July 9, 08:00 PM
ET (UTC-4)	July 9, 04:00 PM	July 9, 11:00 PM
GMT (UTC+0)	July 9, 08:00 PM	July 10, 03:00 AM
JST (UTC+9)	July 10, 05:00 AM	July 10, 12:00 PM

Full timezone table: see our Wuthering Waves 3.5 Update guide.

Pre-Patch To-Do List

• Spend any remaining Waveplates before the update – they won’t carry over capped reserves.
• Complete limited-time events from 3.4 before they expire.
• Stock up on Forging, Sealed, and Crystal Solvents – they may be useful for new Mengzhou materials.
• Save 5-star pity if you want Yangyang: Xuanling or Luuk Herssen.

Day 1 Priorities

• Claim maintenance compensation from in-game mail.
• Check out the new Mengzhou region: new world quests, puzzles, and collectibles await.
• Test Yangyang: Xuanling in the trial run to gauge her playstyle.
• Review new event details (should be announced via the in-game notice board).

What’s Next?

Version 3.5 runs for approximately six weeks, ending on August 19/20, 2026 depending on your timezone. Phase 2 will likely bring a new 5-star or a second rerun, though nothing is confirmed yet.

For the most comprehensive coverage of banners, builds, and regional guides, keep your feed locked on the Wuthering Waves hub.

Unconfirmed details are labeled as such; always check official patch notes after maintenance.