WuWa 3.6: Release Date, Banners & How Many Pulls to Save

Updated 2026-08-14 · Wuthering Waves 3.6 — officially confirmed, launches August 20, 2026
✅ Confirmed: Kuro's Version 3.6 Preview Special Broadcast (August 7, 2026) officially announced Version 3.6 "Lamplight in Mirage, Sword's Resolve in Heart" launches August 20, 2026 (11:00 UTC+8). Phase 1 brings Qingxiao; Phase 2 brings Jingran. Details below.

Version 3.6 is the next Wuthering Waves patch after 3.5 (launched July 10, 2026). Unlike earlier speculation, the release date and headlining characters are now officially confirmed — not estimates. This page is your pull-budgeting hub: the confirmed timeline, the banners, and exactly how many Astrite you should be banking before the convenes open.

When does WuWa 3.6 release?

Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 launches August 20, 2026, at 11:00 (UTC+8), right after 3.5's maintenance window closes. The date was confirmed on Kuro's official livestream, so you can lock your countdown to it.

  • Version 3.5 release: July 10, 2026 (confirmed)
  • Version 3.6 release: August 20, 2026, 11:00 UTC+8 (confirmed)
  • 3.6 Phase 2: September 10, 2026 (per Kuro's announced schedule, ~21 days after Phase 1)

For the live, ticking countdown to whatever banner is currently running, see the Event Calendar & next-banner countdown.

WuWa 3.6 banners (confirmed)

Phase 2 begins September 10, 2026 per Kuro's announced schedule (end date is the standard ~21-day phase length and may shift). The new units and their signature weapons are confirmed.

Qingxiao (Phase 1, Aero Sword DPS)

[预估] Kuro has revealed Qingxiao's name, art, banner, and signature weapon, but has not yet officially detailed her kit. Community datamines suggest an Aero Sword main DPS built around a dual-stance system (Sheathed / Drawn) that builds Qin Spirit and Sword Soul, then unleashes a heavy attack and an "Ephemeral Immortal" state, with synergy toward Tune Strain teams. Treat all kit specifics as unconfirmed until the official kit reveal. Her signature weapon Glint of Clouds is confirmed.

Jingran (Phase 2, Fusion Broadblade DPS)

[预估] Kuro has revealed Jingran's name, art, banner, and signature weapon, but has not yet officially detailed his kit. Community datamines suggest a Fusion Broadblade carry whose kit scales off Max HP rather than ATK, converting shields into personal damage with built-in self-sustain, suited to HP-scaling and Fusion teams. Treat all kit specifics as unconfirmed until the official kit reveal. His signature weapon Thousandfold Deliverance is confirmed.

How many pulls should I save for 3.6?

Budgeting early is the single biggest lever for a patch you care about. WuWa's pity works like this:

  • Character banner: 50/50 at 80 pulls, with a guaranteed 5★ at ~160 pulls (hard pity). On a lost 50/50 you're guaranteed the featured unit by 160.
  • Weapon banner: 50/50 at 80 pulls, guarantee at ~160 — and weapons have no 50/50 carry-over, so plan separately if you want a signature.
  • Safe rule of thumb: ~160 pulls = one guaranteed featured 5★; ~320 = a featured 5★ and its signature weapon (both at guarantee).

Don't guess — count what you actually have. The Pull Calculator tallies your current Astrite (dailies, month card, events, quests, and shop) and projects your total by the August 20 launch, then shows whether you hit a 50%, 90%, or hard-pity plan.

New content & events in 3.6

  • New area: Ren Realm, expanding the Mengzhou region (reachable via the Cloudshuttle Fleet / Xuanfang Hold during the main story).
  • Story: Chapter IV Act III "Song of the Heart Sword" and Chapter IV Segue "The Nethermancer's Requiem."
  • New bosses: Calamity Effigy and the Tactical Hologram "Myriad Snare: Rustfire Chassis."
  • Resonance Sim Realm: a new roguelike combat mode (single-player, with mutator factors).
  • Events: "If Dreams Still Reverberate" (co-op), "Second Coming of Solaris: Coded Deception," "The Strings Remember," "Wuthering Exploration: Fogveil Pagoda," and the "Gifts of Drifting Mist" 7-day login.
  • Outfit accessories: Cloudbloom (Qingxiao) and Snowpaw (Jingran), obtained through the main story.
  • QoL: Echo management recommendations, convene-sharing, increased mail capacity (mailbox up to 200), and PC DLSS 4.5 Frame Generation.

Should you pull in 3.5 or save for 3.6?

If Qingxiao or Jingran is your target, the math is simple: stop spending, bank everything, and let the pull calculator show your projected total by the August 20 launch. If you're a new or returning player, finishing the 3.5 meta first (a solid DPS + signature) often beats spreading pulls thin across two patches. Either way, the Pull Strategy 2026 guide covers save-vs-spend trade-offs in detail.

FAQ

When does WuWa 3.6 release?

August 20, 2026, at 11:00 (UTC+8), confirmed by Kuro during the Version 3.6 Preview Special Broadcast on August 7, 2026.

Who are the WuWa 3.6 banner characters?

Phase 1 (from August 20): Qingxiao, a new Aero Sword DPS, with a Denia rerun. Phase 2 (September 10): Jingran, a new Fusion Broadblade DPS, with Hiyuki and Mornye reruns. Signature weapons are Glint of Clouds (Qingxiao) and Thousandfold Deliverance (Jingran).

How many pulls should I save for 3.6?

For a guaranteed 5-star at 50/50 you need ~160 pulls (hard pity). Budget more if you want the signature weapon too. Use the pull calculator to count your current Astrite and project what you'll have by the August 20 launch.

Are the 3.6 livestream codes still valid?

The three broadcast codes (HEARTOFSWORD, ETERNALFLAME, THEANSWER, 300 Astrite total) expired on August 9, 2026. Check the Active Redeem Codes page for currently working codes.

Related guides

Planning pulls for 3.6? Work out exactly how many Astrite you'll have by the August 20 launch with the 3.6 Pull Planner.