Wuthering Waves 3.6 Event Guide: Banners, Rewards, Dates, and Pull Plan

Based on Kuro Games' Version 3.6 notice, Wuthering Waves Version 3.6, "Lamplight in Mirage, Sword's Resolve in Heart," is scheduled to open on August 20, 2026 (UTC+8). The update is a version event rather than a finished historical snapshot yet, so this guide focuses on the officially announced schedule, banners, rewards, entry requirements, and smart preparation steps before the servers move into the live 3.6 cycle. Use it to decide which events to clear first, which banners deserve your Radiant Tide or Forging Tide, and which details still need a final in-game check after maintenance.

Quick answer: Version 3.6 runs from the August 20 update until the September 30 maintenance window. Prioritize the Main Quest unlocks first, claim the 7-day login rewards, save enough time for Resonance Sim Realm and the co-op combat event, and treat Qingxiao/Jingran pull decisions as roster checks rather than automatic must-pulls. If you plan to buy Lunites, confirm your server, account details, and current in-game shop needs before topping up.

Wuthering Waves 3.6 Release Window And Status

The Version 3.6 content window runs from August 20, 2026 after the update through September 30, 2026 before maintenance. As of August 19, 2026, this remains a prelaunch planning guide: schedules and rewards are based on the announcement, while final shop placement, event menus, and any last-minute client notes should be checked again after the update is live.

Version item	Official window	What players should do
Version 3.6 opening	August 20, 2026 after update	Download the update, check maintenance compensation, then confirm banner and store pages inside the client before spending.
3.6 content window	Until September 30, 2026 before maintenance	Plan weekly playtime around event end dates rather than leaving all Astrite rewards for the final week.
Current lifecycle	Prelaunch	Use this as a planning guide. Route, cost, and shop details should be refreshed once the update is playable.

New Story, Accessories, And Challenge Content

The 3.6 update continues Chapter IV with two story entries: Chapter IV Act III, "Song of the Heart Sword," and the segue quest "The Nethermancer's Requiem." These quests matter beyond narrative progress because several later events list Main Quest progress or Union Level as entry requirements. If you want smooth access to the 3.6 event board, clear the main story as early as your account allows.

Wuthering Waves 3.6 story quests accessories and tactical hologram overview

Version 3.6 also introduces two outfit accessories: Cloudbloom for Qingxiao and Snowpaw for Jingran. The announcement lists them as version store bundles first, then permanent shop items in later versions for 400 Astrites. A new Tactical Hologram challenge, Myriad Snare: Rustfire Chassis, is also listed, which gives combat-focused players another progression target after the story unlocks.

Best first step

Push story access before event farming. Several 3.6 activities are gated by Union Level or Chapter IV progress, so clearing the quest path prevents a reward bottleneck later.

What to verify after launch

Confirm whether the accessory bundles, Tactical Hologram menu, and event notices appear exactly as scheduled on your server before making paid or time-limited decisions.

The 3.6 Convene plan is split into two phases. Phase 1 starts with Qingxiao and Denia when the update opens; Phase 2 starts on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 server time and adds Jingran, Hiyuki, and Mornye to the featured pool. The practical question is not only who is new, but where your account is weakest: main damage, element coverage, weapon dependency, or support depth.

Wuthering Waves 3.6 Qingxiao Denia Jingran Hiyuki Mornye banner schedule

Phase	Featured Resonators	Featured weapons	Planning note
Phase 1	Qingxiao and Denia, with Yangyang, Baizhi, and Sanhua rate-up	Glint of Clouds and Forged Dwarf Star, with Commando of Conviction, Fusion Accretion, and Lunar Cutter	Choose this phase if you want Qingxiao early, need Denia, or have enough pulls to secure a weapon without damaging Phase 2 plans.
Phase 2	Jingran, Hiyuki, and Mornye, with Mortefi, Aalto, and Yuanwu rate-up	Thousandfold Deliverance, Frostburn, and Starfield Calibrator, with Waning Redshift, Discord, and Novaburst	Save for this phase if your account benefits more from Fusion/Broadblade coverage, Hiyuki, Mornye, or multiple rerun options in one window.

Qingxiao, Jingran, Denia, Hiyuki, And Mornye Pull Planning

The 3.6 banner decision is easier when each Resonator is treated as an account role instead of a single hype list. Use the table below to separate debut targets, rerun comfort picks, weapon pressure, and the checks that still matter once the trial stages are live.

Resonator	Banner role	Best account fit	Pull-plan check
Qingxiao	Phase 1 debut	Best for players who want the new 3.6 centerpiece early and can support a main damage dealer without draining every Tide.	Pull the character first, then decide on Glint of Clouds only if your pity, guarantee state, and Phase 2 budget still feel stable.
Denia	Phase 1 rerun	Useful when your roster already has a clear reason to add Denia, such as a favorite playstyle, missing team piece, or long-term collection goal.	Avoid spending only because she shares the phase with Qingxiao; compare her value against your next weapon and Phase 2 plans.
Jingran	Phase 2 debut	Worth reserving pulls for if you want a new Phase 2 carry option and prefer to judge the full kit after trial testing.	Wait for launch-week testing before locking him as a must-pull, especially if you also want Hiyuki, Mornye, or Thousandfold Deliverance.
Hiyuki	Phase 2 rerun	Strongest for accounts that already know Hiyuki solves a roster need or fills a favorite team style.	Check whether her rerun competes with Jingran's debut and whether your weapon inventory already supports her.
Mornye	Phase 2 rerun	Best treated as a deliberate rerun choice rather than a default side target in a crowded second phase.	Pull only if you planned for Mornye before the version or if trial/live feedback confirms she fixes a specific account gap.

Version 3.6 Events And Rewards Priority

Version 3.6 has a dense event calendar. The best route is to separate login rewards, daily unlock events, combat events, exploration tasks, and double-drop windows. Login rewards and daily quest unlocks punish missed days more than one-session combat stages, so put them first in your routine.

Wuthering Waves 3.6 event schedule rewards and Union Level requirements

Event	Schedule	Entry gate	Priority
Gifts of Drifting Mist	Version 3.6 update to September 29, 03:59 server time	Union Level 8	Log in across seven days for Radiant Tide and Lustrous Tide rewards.
Resonance Sim Realm	August 22, 10:00 to September 29, 11:59 server time	Union Level 14	High priority for Astrite, a Phantom: Myriad Snare: Rustfire Chassis reward, Premium Tuners, and Sealed Tubes.
Second Coming of Solaris: Coded Deception	August 27, 04:00 to September 14, 03:59 server time	Union Level 14	Use the Zoom Camera to mark anomalies; clear early because the window ends before late-version events.
The Strings Remember	September 3, 04:00 to September 21, 03:59 server time	Union Level 14 and Chapter IV Act II access	One event quest opens each day for seven quests, so begin before the final week.
If Dreams Still Reverberate	September 10, 10:00 to September 29, 03:59 server time	Union Level 22 and Chapter IV Act II progress	Co-op combat event with 14 stages. Save time for Surface Layer, Deep Layer, and boss-rush progression.
Wuthering Exploration: Fogveil Pagoda	September 17, 04:00 to September 29, 03:59 server time	Union Level 14	Daily Survey Tasks convert into Survey Points and Astrite rewards; do not leave this until the last reset.
Chord Cleansing	September 22, 04:00 to September 29, 03:59 server time	Union Level 19	Spend Waveplates on Tacet Suppression while the Echo double drop window is active.
Bountiful Crescendo	September 3, 04:00 to September 10, 03:59 server time	Union Level 14	Use Waveplates on Simulation or Forgery Challenges for material double drops.

Recommended 3.6 Weekly Route

Launch week

Update the client, claim maintenance/login rewards, test Qingxiao and Denia trials, start Main Quest progress, and unlock Resonance Sim Realm when it opens.

Late August

Begin Second Coming of Solaris early. It ends on September 14, so it should not compete with the heavier September event stack.

Early September

Run Bountiful Crescendo and begin The Strings Remember daily tasks. Decide whether your Phase 2 budget is still intact before September 10.

Mid to late September

Clear If Dreams Still Reverberate, Wuthering Exploration, and Chord Cleansing before the September 29 event cutoff.

Pioneer Podcast, Accessories, And Shop Checks

The 3.6 Pioneer Podcast season runs from the Version 3.6 update to September 29, 03:59 server time and requires Union Level 9. The announcement lists free track rewards such as Astrite, Radiant Tide, a Pioneer Podcast Supply Pack, and Premium Tuner, while paid channels add extra resources and Syntonization items. Treat paid Podcast and version store bundles as account-planning decisions, not automatic upgrades.

Wuthering Waves 3.6 Pioneer Podcast accessories and store bundle overview

Paid or store item	Announcement price	Safe planning note
Cloudbloom accessory	3.99 USD in the version bundle; later listed as 400 Astrites	Only buy if you want Qingxiao cosmetics now. Otherwise wait and check the later permanent shop entry.
Snowpaw accessory	3.99 USD in the version bundle; later listed as 400 Astrites	Same logic as Cloudbloom: confirm the bundle is live in your region before spending.
Version 3.6 featured bundles	9.99 USD, 19.99 USD, and 29.99 USD bundles appear in the announcement	Compare the contents with your actual banner goal. A bundle is only useful if the included tides or materials solve a real shortage.
Recurring monthly aid bundles	4.99 USD and 19.99 USD bundles appear in the announcement	Check reset timing and contents after launch; recurring value depends on how consistently you play.

Lunites And Top-Up Planning For Version 3.6

If your 3.6 plan includes paid bundles, accessories, or extra pulls, decide your budget after checking the in-game banner page and shop page. Do not buy Lunites only because a new version is starting. First decide your pull target, check pity and guarantee state, then compare the amount you already have against the cost of the banner, weapon, or shop item you actually want.

Need to check your Lunites budget?
Open the ManaBuy Wuthering Waves top-up page only after you know your server, account details, and 3.6 target.

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What Still Needs A Live 3.6 Check

After launch, verify	Why it matters
Event menu order	The announcement gives dates, but the in-game event menu decides what players see first and whether extra tutorials or unlock quests appear.
Trial performance	Qingxiao and Jingran pull value depends on actual feel, animations, energy comfort, and team compatibility after players can test them.
Store availability	Accessory bundles and paid packs can vary by region, platform, or storefront. Confirm your own shop before spending.
Reward collection state	Daily unlocks, Survey Points, and Waveplate double drops all have reset timing. Check progress after each reset instead of assuming completion.

Wuthering Waves 3.6 Event Guide FAQ

When does Wuthering Waves 3.6 release?

Version 3.6 is scheduled for August 20, 2026 (UTC+8). The content window runs until the September 30 maintenance period, according to the 3.6 content announcement.

Who are the Wuthering Waves 3.6 banners?

Phase 1 features Qingxiao and Denia with Yangyang, Baizhi, and Sanhua. Phase 2 features Jingran, Hiyuki, and Mornye with Mortefi, Aalto, and Yuanwu.

Which 3.6 event should I clear first?

Claim the 7-day login rewards first, then start Resonance Sim Realm and Second Coming of Solaris early. Daily unlock events should not be saved for the final week.

Should I pull Qingxiao or save for Jingran?

Pull Qingxiao if you want the Phase 1 centerpiece and can still protect your weapon or Phase 2 budget. Save for Jingran if your account needs the Phase 2 role more or you want live testing before committing.

Final Preparation Checklist

Before Version 3.6 opens, check your Union Level, finish available Chapter IV prerequisites, review your pity and guarantee state, and decide whether your account is pulling in Phase 1, Phase 2, or not at all. After launch, revisit the event board, banner trials, and shop pages before spending. That simple pause is the difference between using 3.6 as a clean resource cycle and getting pulled into every new item at once.