Wuthering Waves 1.1 Update Guide: New Banners, Events & Everything You Need to Know

Hey there, fellow Rover! So, here we are in 2026, and Wuthering Waves is still going strong. I remember the launch like it was yesterday, and now we're getting our first major update with version 1.1. Let me tell you, this update is packed with content that's gonna make exploring Solaris-3 feel brand new again. As a day-one player, I've been keeping a close eye on all the announcements, and I'm here to break down everything you need to know about Wuthering Waves 1.1. Buckle up, because we've got new characters, a whole new area, system adjustments, and more events than you can shake a broadblade at!

Let's Talk About Those 1.1 Banners 🎭

First things first, the star of the show for any gacha update: the new characters! Kuro Games has officially revealed that Jinhsi and Changli are the new 5-Star characters joining the roster in version 1.1. This is huge news for team-building and the meta.

Phase 1: Jinhsi's Banner

Jinhsi's banner runs from June 28th to July 22nd. She's a Spectro broadblade-user, which is an exciting new combination. If you're pulling for her, you'll also have boosted rates for these 4-Star characters on her banner:

• Danjin (Havoc)

• Sanhua (Glacio)

• Yangyang (Aero)

Phase 2: Changli's Banner

After Jinhsi's banner ends, we get Changli in Phase 2. She's a Fusion sword-user. The boosted 4-Star characters on her banner are:

• Baizhi (Glacio)

• Mortefi (Fusion)

• Taoqi (Havoc)

Weapon Banners & Signature Gear ⚔️

Of course, new characters mean new signature weapons! The official X account revealed that Jinhsi and Changli's signature weapons will be featured on the 1.1 Absolute Pulsation weapon banners.

Jinhsi's Signature Weapon: The 5-Star Agent of Harvest broadblade.

Boosted 4-Star Weapons on her banner:

• Discord (broadblade)

• Commando of Conviction (sword)

• Amity Accord (gauntlet)

Changli's Signature Weapon: The 5-Star Blazing Brilliance sword.

Boosted 4-Star Weapons on her banner:

• Comet Flare (rectifier)

• Overture (sword)

• Undying Flame (pistols)

Events Galore! 🎉

Now, let's get to the fun part - the events! Version 1.1 is bringing a whole slew of limited-time activities to keep us busy. According to the official reveals, here's what we've got:

Event Name	Type	Description
Tales from Mt. Firmament	Regional Exploration	Explore the new area and uncover its stories.
Traces of Mt. Firmament	Photo Collecting	A chill event for all you photographers out there.
Tactical Simulacra	Limited-time Battle Challenge	Test your combat skills against tough opponents.
Lollo Campaign	Limited-time Commissioned Event	Complete special missions for rewards.

Plus, there's an update to the Depths of the Illusive Realm called 'Dreams Ablaze in Darkness'. I'm personally hyped for Tactical Simulacra - nothing beats a good combat challenge!

Everything Else New in 1.1 🗺️

Okay, so banners and events are great, but there's SO much more content dropping with this update. Here's the full breakdown of what else is coming:

Story & Exploration

• Main Quest: Chapter 1, Act 7 continues the main storyline.

• New Area: The Mt. Firmament region is opening up for exploration. New vistas, new puzzles, new secrets to discover!

• New Boss: Get ready to face Jué - looks like a tough fight based on the name alone.

• Companion Quest: Changli gets her own companion story quest.

Echo System Updates

This is a big one for the endgame grinders. The Echo system is getting some much-appreciated quality-of-life improvements:

• Shell Credit costs for Echo development will be reduced. Thank goodness!

• The reward cutscene for Tacet Fields will be removed, saving us time.

• The yield of Echoes and Echo development materials will be increased.

• Seven new Echoes are being added: Sentinel Jué, Lumiscale Construct, Clang Bang, Dwarf Cassowary, Lava Larva, Lightcrusher, and Glacio Dreadmane.

Gameplay & Controls

• Depths of Illusive Realm gets more playable characters, challenges, mechanics, and buffs.

• The prerequisite to unlock custom keybinding is lowered to Union Level 2 (much more accessible for new players!).

• The current controller shortcut to open chat will be changed to open the map instead.

• Option to invert the Y-axis is being added for all you inverted controls players out there.

Mark Your Calendars: Release Date & Time ⏰

Wuthering Waves 1.1 goes live on Friday, June 28th at 6am BST in the UK. But thanks to time zones, here's when it drops around the world:

• West Coast US: Thursday, June 27th, 10pm (PT) - Yeah, you get it a bit early!

• Central US: Friday, June 28th, 12am (CT)

• East Coast US: Friday, June 28th, 1am (ET)

• Japan: Friday, June 28th, 2pm (JST)

• Australia: Friday, June 28th, 3pm (AET)

• UK: Friday, June 28th, 6am (BST)

• Europe: Friday, June 28th, 7am (CEST)

So set those alarms or prepare for an all-nighter depending on your timezone!

Final Thoughts from a Veteran Rover 🤔

Look, I've been playing since launch, and this 1.1 update feels like Kuro Games is really listening to player feedback. The Echo system improvements alone are a game-changer - less grinding, more playing. The new Mt. Firmament area means fresh exploration, which is what I love most about open-world games. And two new 5-Stars? My Astrites are already trembling.

The events look varied enough to appeal to different playstyles - whether you're into combat challenges, exploration, or just taking pretty pictures. And that new Jué boss has me both excited and slightly terrified.

My advice? Start saving those Astrites and Shell Credits now. Decide whether you're going for Jinhsi or Changli (or both, if you're lucky or a whale). Clear up some space on your device. And most importantly, get ready to dive back into Solaris-3 with fresh eyes. This update is looking to be a banger, and I, for one, can't wait to see what mysteries Mt. Firmament holds. See you in the new zone, Rovers! 🚀