Wuthering Waves Re:Zero Crossover: Timeline, Pulls, Teams

Wuthering Waves x Re:Zero: Official Banner Schedule, Rewards, and Canon Insight

With Wuthering Waves' Re:Zero crossover now live, players are thrust into a major collaboration moment that links established canon with the world of Lugina in Patch 1.1. This event marks one of Wuthering Waves’ most anticipated crossover banners, impacting everything from roster decisions to regional lore.

Here’s what you need to know about the event’s timeline, banner priorities, gameplay implications, and how to maximize rewards—whether you’re F2P, low-spend, or a competitive collector.

Spoiler Note: The following covers official event details and light narrative context. No endgame spoilers.

At a Glance: Key Dates & Features

Patch: 1.1 (Confirmed per official posts)
Banner: Re:Zero Collaboration – Natsuki Subaru and Emilia
Start: 2024-06-28 10:00 CST
End: 2024-07-19 03:59 CST
Major Rewards: Free 4★ event weapons, premium currency, Re:Zero cosmetics
Event Quests: Crossover missions with direct canon interplay

Banner Schedule: Phases & Rates

The limited banner features Natsuki Subaru and Emilia as headline pulls, both denoted as 5★ Resonators. Full official rates, pity, and distribution as stated on the in-game Event Details page:

| Phase | Start (CST) | End (CST) | Headline Characters | 5★ Rate | Pity | 4★ Pool |
|——-|———————|———————|———————-|———|——|——————|
| 1 | 2024-06-28 10:00 | 2024-07-19 03:59 | Emilia, Subaru | 0.6% | 80 | Otto, Ram, Others|

Is there a Re:Zero rerun? Not stated in official materials.

Should You Pull? Decision Points For Different Players

F2P/Low-Spend

Immediate Pulls: Emilia and Subaru are limited-exclusive; crossover banners rarely see reruns.
Currency Management: Expect ~60/70 pulls from freely obtainable currency by event's end (Calculated based on event rewards, dailies, and patch reserves).
Optimal Advice: Pull for favorites rather than meta; collab units have unconfirmed standard pool availability post-event.

Mid/High Spenders

Opportunity to secure both collab 5★s within the event window. Event-limited weapons and cosmetics are also exclusive—prioritize if collecting.
Competing banners during this window: None (Confirmed; no overlapping standard or featured banners).

Teams & Synergy: Crossover Integration

Both Emilia and Subaru slot into existing elemental teams but introduce crossover synergies—as confirmed in official demo videos and early event content:

Recommended Core Comps

Emilia + Verina + Calcharo: Strong freeze/shield control, amplifies debuff uptime for crowd scenarios.
Subaru + Jiyan + Mortefi: Synergizes with burst cycling and AoE control; ideal for event-limited stages.

Alternative Builds

F2P-friendly: Emilia with free 4★s (Otto/Ram) and Rovers, leveraging event gear bonuses.

Crossover Event Content & Major Rewards

Participation is gated at Union Level 15 or higher. Key event stages include time-limited story nodes, boss rushes with Re:Zero mechanics, and collection objectives tied to lore entries.

Notable Rewards:
– Free 4★ event weapon (Re:Zero signature)
– 800+ premium rolls over the event (includes patch bonuses, not total free pulls)
– Themed cosmetics and avatars
– Priority unlocks for canonical Re:Zero bestiary entries

Active participation and daily logins are the clearest path to 100% event completion. Missed days may mean forfeiting weapon refinements or cosmetics—not available after the rerun (if any).

Preparation Checklist: Before the Patch

Stockpile event currency (Originite, premium rolls via dailies and prepatch tasks)
Pre-farm materials for Emilia/Subaru’s likely Ascension types (Not detailed in official posts—recommend focusing general Resonator consumables)
Complete ongoing story chapters by 2024-06-27 for smooth event unlock
Bookmark EarlyGG’s tier lists updates for evolving meta reviews

Canon Motifs & Implications

The event quest ties Re:Zero’s timeline disruptions to Lugina’s resonance, providing fresh context for dimensional travel in WW’s canon. Official teasers reference dialogue about "convergent fates" and "memories at the edge of worlds," deepening both game’s mythos.

Notably, the collaboration grafts Re:Zero’s cycle of regret and hope into the main narrative tapestry without conflicting with prior patches. This approach mirrors trends in global gacha integrations—see crossovers in similar titles—while avoiding contradictions with existing WW regions like Grandis.

Timeline Placement & Patch Connections

Patch 1.1: Follows on from the Nibelon Legion’s arc, but event is self-contained canonically.
No persistent crossover impact after 2024-07-19 (Not stated in official materials if any rewards or units are re-obtainable).

Speculation: Post-Event Canon Influence

Unconfirmed — subject to change
– Community speculation centers on whether event units or mechanics will be semi-permanent or referenced in WW’s mainline story. Past Kuro Games crossovers did not reappear, but recent developer Q&As have hinted at more enduring collaboration content in future patches.

What to Watch Next

After the Re:Zero event, eyes turn to the unveiling of Patch 1.2, rumored to introduce new Resonators tied to the post-crossover storyline. Players should monitor the official site and EarlyGG’s roadmap hub as timelines may accelerate due to the influx of new users.

Key Takeaways: This collaboration blends significant new gameplay, exclusive units, and substantive lore connections—an inflection point for both F2P decision-making and long-term account planning. Learn more about event optimization and team builds at our Wuthering Waves guides.

Visual Suggestions:
– Banner unit splash: Alt text – "Official Re:Zero x Wuthering Waves keyart featuring Subaru and Emilia; highlights their design and crossover iconography."
– Event stage screenshot: Alt text – "In-game event UI showing Re:Zero story quest entry, key rewards, and timer overlay."
– Team composition grid: Alt text – "Sample team screen with Subaru, Emilia, and core WW Resonators arranged for synergy; icons with element labels."