The highly anticipated Wuthering Waves 2.8 update “To the City Set in Amber” is arriving today, bringing exciting new content including the mysterious Honami City and powerful new Resonators. Here’s everything you need to know about the maintenance schedule to plan your gaming sessions accordingly.
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Wuthering Waves Complete Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance for version 2.8 starts on November 20 at 4:00 AM (UTC+8) and runs until 11:00 AM (UTC+8), lasting approximately seven hours. During this period, servers will be completely offline.
Global Maintenance Times by Region
| Region | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Asia (UTC+8) | 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Europe (UTC+1) | 9:00 PM (Nov 19) | 4:00 AM |
| US East (UTC-5) | 3:00 PM (Nov 19) | 10:00 PM (Nov 19) |
| US West (UTC-8) | 12:00 PM (Nov 19) | 7:00 PM (Nov 19) |
Pre-Download Information
Pre-loading became available on November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM (UTC+8). However, this feature is exclusively available for PC players this time around.
Download Requirements:
- Download size: 20 GB
- Recommended free storage: 30 GB minimum
- Mobile and Mac users must wait until maintenance ends
To pre-download on PC, open your launcher and click the “New Version Pre-download” button below the Start option. You can continue playing while downloading progresses.
Maintenance Compensation Rewards
As compensation for downtime, all players will receive 300 Astrites and 2 Crystal Solvents through their in-game mailbox. Make sure your character has the Mail feature unlocked before maintenance begins to qualify for these rewards.
What’s Coming in Version 2.8
The update introduces exciting new content:
- New Characters: Chisa (5-star Havoc-Broadblade) and Buling (4-star Electro-Rectifier)
- Story Content: New main quests exploring Honami City’s secrets
- Events: Stranger Things in Honami investigation event, photo collection challenges, and tactical combat events
Version 2.8 will be shorter than usual, concluding around December 25, 2025, making way for the major 3.0 patch.
For complete details about the update, visit the official Wuthering Waves website.
Pre-Maintenance Checklist
Before servers go offline, make sure to:
- Complete all daily commissions and tasks
- Claim pending rewards from events
- Finish time-sensitive activities
- Ensure adequate storage space for the update
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Important Version 2.8 Notes
Kuro Games optimized existing resources for this update, which is why pre-download is limited to PC only. Mobile players should expect standard download times once maintenance concludes. The developer has historically maintained reliable maintenance schedules, so delays are unlikely.
Learn more about character builds and team compositions to maximize your performance with the new Resonators.
FAQs
Q: Can I pre-download version 2.8 on mobile devices?
No, pre-download for version 2.8 is exclusively available on PC through the game launcher. Mobile users on iOS and Android, along with Mac players, will need to download the complete update once maintenance ends at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Kuro Games made this decision due to resource optimization changes in this specific update.
Q: What happens if maintenance takes longer than scheduled?
If maintenance extends beyond the scheduled 11:00 AM (UTC+8) end time, Kuro Games will announce the delay through their official social media channels and provide additional compensation rewards to players. The extra compensation typically includes bonus Astrites proportional to the extended downtime. However, the developers have a strong track record of completing maintenance on schedule.
