As a player who has followed Wuthering Waves since launch, I still remember the first major content drop that changed how I viewed the game: Version 1.1, Thaw of Eons. In 2026, with several later updates behind us, I am revisiting that June 2024 launch window in a news-style retrospective. This was not just another maintenance cycle. It was the moment the world opened outward, the main story pushed ahead, and two new five-star Resonators gave players fresh reasons to rebuild their teams.

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From my perspective, the most practical part of the notice was the maintenance schedule. The update was set for 2024-06-28 06:00 to 2024-06-28 13:00 UTC+8. During that window, players could not log in, so planning ahead mattered. The notice also warned that the update file was large and recommended downloading over Wi-Fi. I appreciated that warning. A major version update is exciting, but a slow mobile download can ruin the mood. 😅

The compensation details were clear and player-friendly. Everyone who created a character and unlocked the Mail feature before 2024-06-28 06:00 UTC+8 was eligible for Astrite x300 and Crystal Solvent x2. The compensation could be claimed before the Version 1.2 update. If maintenance was extended, the development team said it would issue a follow-up notice and adjust the compensation accordingly. The mail was to be sent within six hours after maintenance ended and the servers came back online, and it remained valid for 30 days. That 30-day window was useful for players who could not log in on day one.

Updating the client was split by platform, and I still think this table is the clearest way to explain it:

Platform Update method
Android Launch the game and follow the instructions in the update pop-up window.
iOS Update the game in the App Store.
PC Close the game, restart the launcher, and select Update.

The headline feature, at least for me, was Mt. Firmament. This new area sits to the southeast sea of Jinzhou and is described as a secluded haven. Legend says it is the ancestral land of Jinzhou's early settlers, where the Sentinel Jué once descended. That alone made it feel important. But the area was also wrapped in perpetual mist, and there were whispers that time itself moved abnormally there, almost as if it were suspended. For a player who loves lore, that combination of sacred history and strange time was irresistible. 🌫️

Version 1.1 also added two five-star Resonators: Jinhsi and Changli. Their arrival changed team-building conversations immediately. The update brought two five-star weapons as well: Ages of Harvest and Blazing Brilliance. New Echoes included Sentinel Jué, Lumiscale Construct, Lightcrusher, Glacio Dreadmane, Dwarf Cassowary, Lava Larva, and Clang Bang. I remember how much testing and discussion those additions generated, because new Echoes often reshape how players approach combat and exploration.

Story content was another major draw. The main quest moved into Chapter 1 Act 7, Thaw of Eons. Changli also received a Companion Story titled Immortal Blaze. For players who care about character context, that was a strong pairing: a major world chapter and a focused character story in the same update. Other additions included Phantom Appearances such as Altered: Lightcrusher and Altered: Clang Bang, plus the Tactical Hologram: Crownless. These were not just side notes. They gave combat-focused players more challenges and collectible goals.

The device requirements were extensive, and I think they deserve a place in any retrospective because they explain why the update felt heavy. The minimum and recommended specs were:

Platform Minimum Recommended
Android Android 7.0 or later; Snapdragon 835, MediaTek G71/72, or equivalent; 4 GB RAM or more Android 7.0 or later; Snapdragon Gen1+/Gen2/Gen3 or MediaTek equivalent; 6 GB RAM or more
iOS iOS 14 or later; iPhone 11 or newer, iPad with A13 Bionic or equivalent; 4 GB RAM or more iOS 15 or later; iPhone 13 or newer, iPad with A15 Bionic or equivalent; 6 GB RAM or more
PC Windows 10 64-bit; Intel i5 9th Gen / Ryzen 2700; GeForce 1060 / RX570 / Intel ARC A380; 16 GB RAM or more Windows 10 64-bit; Intel i7 9th Gen / Ryzen 3700; GeForce 2060 / RX5700XT / Intel ARC A750; 16 GB RAM or more

Storage was another point I would not ignore. Android and iOS required 15 GB, while PC required 25 GB, with an SSD recommended for installation. On PC, controller support covered Xbox Series and Xbox Elite series controllers wired or wireless, DualSense and DualSense Edge wirelessly, and DUALSHOCK 4 wired. That was a meaningful quality-of-life detail for players who prefer a controller.

In 2026, I look back at Version 1.1 as a turning point rather than a simple patch. It expanded the map, deepened the story, added two headline Resonators, and set a new baseline for what a Wuthering Waves update could feel like. The maintenance window, the compensation mail, the platform-specific update steps, and the device requirements all sound routine now, but at the time they framed a major moment for the community. For me, Thaw of Eons remains one of those updates I measure later versions against. 🎮