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Kuro Games has officially revealed the next major update for Wuthering Waves! During the Version 3.8 Preview Special Broadcast on November 6, the developers shared a closer look at the upcoming content, including a new 5-Star Resonator, additional story chapters, returning characters, limited-time events, and several quality of life improvements.

Titled “Lilies in a Dying Dream,” Version 3.8 is scheduled to launch on November 12, 2026. The update will continue the story following the events of Version 3.7 while introducing a mysterious new location known as the Soul Train. It will also offer players an early glimpse of what is coming in Version 4.0.

Here is everything revealed during the Wuthering Waves 3.8 livestream!

Lily Joins the Roster as a New 5-Star Resonator

<underline>Lily</underline> was one of the biggest highlights of the livestream. She is a new 5-Star Spectro Resonator who uses Pistols and will make her debut in Version 3.8 alongside her signature weapon, Lullaby.

Lily is a perfumer whose story is closely connected to the Resonator War. She previously served as a combat medic, but after her unit was wiped out, she found herself aboard the mysterious Soul Train. Having awakened her Dream Resonance Ability, she remained there to comfort the spirits of those who lost their lives during the conflict.

Her combat abilities revolve around two states: Sweet Dream and Nightmare. In Sweet Dream, Lily builds up Dreamy Fragrance through her attacks. Once the effect reaches its maximum, she can activate an ability that sends her into the air on a cloud, dealing continuous area damage while restoring her own HP.

Nightmare changes how she uses this resource. At maximum Dreamy Fragrance, Lily can launch a sphere that pulls enemies together while restoring HP to her teammates.

Her Resonance Liberation takes these mechanics further. Lily falls asleep and releases the power of her dreams, continuously drawing enemies toward her while healing allies. Switching to another Resonator leaves behind a dream bubble that continues pulling enemies and supporting the team with coordinated attacks.

With both damage and healing capabilities, Lily looks like an interesting addition to the roster. Her ability to group enemies together while supporting teammates could make her particularly useful in team compositions that benefit from area damage and additional sustain.

Version 3.8 Character Banners and Reruns

The livestream also revealed the upcoming Resonator Convene schedule. Players will have several opportunities to obtain new and returning characters throughout the update.

Phase 1

• Lily
• Sigrika
• Qiuyuan

Phase 2

• Yang Yang: Xuanling
• Suisui
• Hiyuki

Lily will make her debut during the first phase, accompanied by her signature 5-Star weapon, Lullaby.

The update will also feature the return of the Echoes of the Journey 2 Convene, allowing players to select a featured 5-Star Resonator from a group of returning characters. The available choices include Camellya, Rococo, Phrolova, and Brant.

A similar selection system will be available for weapons through Tideforge Reverbs II. Players can select a featured 5-Star weapon as their target and change their selection whenever they wish.

These additional Convene options give players more flexibility when deciding which characters and weapons to pursue. However, anyone planning to pull for Lily should consider their available Astrites before spending resources on the returning banners.

New Main Story: A Bouquet for Tomorrow

Version 3.8 will continue the main story with Chapter IV Act V: A Bouquet for Tomorrow.

Following the events surrounding Monju in Version 3.7, the Rover encounters a stranger connected to the New Federation. This encounter leads to an investigation involving an ancient battlefield and a mysterious realm connected to the Black Shores.

The central location introduced in this chapter is the Soul Train, an unusual train carrying the spirits of people who were sacrificed during the Resonator War.

Its passenger cars combine seemingly ordinary, comfortable spaces with strange anomalies. As the Rover explores the train, they will encounter the lingering spirits of those who lost their lives and uncover more about their experiences.

Lily is particularly important to this story. Having spent her time aboard the train comforting its passengers, she provides a connection between the Rover and the spirits whose stories remain unfinished.

The Soul Train looks like an intriguing setting for the next chapter, especially given its connection to the Resonator War and the history of the New Federation. It also provides another opportunity for Kuro Games to expand the worldbuilding surrounding the events that shaped Solaris.

New Events and Activities

As expected, Version 3.8 will introduce several events featuring different activities and rewards.

One of the more interesting additions is Second Coming of Solaris: Unwritten Dreams, a leisure event built around a school simulation. Players will experience daily life at Second Solaris Academy as a third-year student, interacting with familiar Resonators along the way.

The event will offer Astrites, exclusive profile pictures, and badges. According to the broadcast coverage, it will also remain available as permanent content after its initial event period, giving players an opportunity to experience it even if they miss the limited-time rewards.

Other announced activities include:

• Lahai-Roi Blocks: Turnabout: A block-based puzzle activity featuring Tetris-style gameplay.
• Lollo Campaign: Groundwork: A featured commission event with additional rewards.
• Dreamfield Odyssey: A combat-focused event featuring a series of challenges.
• Gifts of Bygone Dreams: A seven-day login event.
• Whither the Wind: A limited-time login event.

The update will also introduce a new Tactical Hologram challenge, Calamity Effigy, giving players another combat encounter to test their teams against.

With a combination of puzzles, combat challenges, and casual activities, Version 3.8 should offer something for players who enjoy different parts of the game.

Hiyuki Receives a New Outfit

Hiyuki is also receiving a new Deluxe Outfit called Lune Noire, accompanied by a new accessory named Flaming Sakura.

The outfit introduces a different appearance for the Resonator and will be available during Version 3.8. Players interested in customizing their favorite characters will have another cosmetic option to consider alongside the update’s other content.

Quality of Life Improvements and Performance Optimizations

Beyond the new characters and story content, Kuro Games dedicated part of the broadcast to improvements aimed at making the overall experience smoother.

One of the most useful changes concerns Rover’s Resonance Conversion system. Version 3.8 will introduce a redesigned interface that automatically switches to the Echo Set associated with the corresponding Resonance Attribute after conversion. Players will also be able to equip individual Echo Sets for each of Rover’s Resonance Attributes.

The Guidebook and Resonator Ascension Planner are receiving improvements as well. A new Material Locator button will allow players to locate unlocked challenges that provide the materials they need. Rather than manually searching through the map, players can teleport to the appropriate location or begin the challenge directly.

Material farming will also become more convenient through the introduction of Blitz Mode. After claiming rewards from a material collection challenge, players can activate this option to restart the challenge immediately without having to reload the area.

Other improvements include:

• Resonator animations: Turning, movement transitions, and combat hit reactions will receive adjustments for smoother movement and improved visual quality.
• PC resource management: The launcher will introduce Full Resources and Basic Resources options, alongside an upgraded Resource Cleanup feature to help manage storage space.
• Console graphics settings: Supported consoles will receive Performance and Quality graphics options. This setting will not initially be available on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S.
• PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements: Players on PS5 Pro will be able to enable PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to improve image resolution up to 4K.

Kuro Games noted that some of the PC resource management features will be introduced gradually as part of a limited test.

These improvements may not be as exciting as a new Resonator or story chapter, but they address several aspects of the game that can affect the everyday experience. In particular, the new material farming options should be welcome for players who regularly spend time building multiple characters.

Version 4.0 Gets a Tease

Although most of the broadcast focused on Version 3.8, Kuro Games also offered a small glimpse of what lies ahead.

The update will begin setting the stage for Version 4.0, introducing elements of its upcoming world and narrative setting. The New Federation has already become an important part of the latest story developments, and the Soul Train’s connection to its history could provide some clues about what players can expect next.

The broadcast also teased a year-end offline event celebrating memories from the past year. Additional information will be shared through the official community channels at a later date.

For now, players will have to wait for more substantial details about Version 4.0. Nevertheless, the developers appear to be preparing for another major chapter in the game’s ongoing story.

Wuthering Waves 3.8 Livestream Redemption Codes

As with previous special broadcasts, Kuro Games shared three redemption codes that players can exchange for in-game rewards.

Here are the Version 3.8 livestream codes:

Redemption Code	Rewards
TRAINOFSOULS	100 Astrites, Premium Resonance Potions, Advanced Revival Inhalers
BLOOMINGFLOWERS	100 Astrites, Premium Enclosure Tanks III, 40,000 Shell Credits
SCHOOLLIFE	100 Astrites, Premium Tuners, Advanced Sealed Tubes

<text color=”danger” weight=”semibold”>Important: These codes expire on November 8, 2026, at 7:59 AM PT.</text>

Players should redeem all three codes before the deadline. Together, they provide 300 Astrites, along with several useful character and equipment upgrade materials.

Final Thoughts

The Version 3.8 livestream gives Wuthering Waves players plenty to look forward to. Lily’s arrival is easily one of the biggest announcements, especially with her combination of damage, enemy grouping, and healing abilities. Her connection to the Soul Train also makes her an important part of the upcoming story rather than simply another character joining the roster.

The new main quest looks particularly interesting, with its focus on the Resonator War, the spirits aboard the Soul Train, and the New Federation. Meanwhile, the additional events, Hiyuki’s new outfit, and quality of life improvements should provide plenty of reasons to return when the update launches.

However, perhaps the most interesting part of the broadcast is what it suggests about the future. Version 3.8 appears to be a transition toward the next major chapter of Wuthering Waves, with Version 4.0 beginning to take shape in the background.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.8, Lilies in a Dying Dream, launches November 12, 2026. Be sure to redeem the livestream codes before they expire, and stay tuned to The Gamers Cut for more Wuthering Waves news, character guides, and upcoming update coverage!