Wuthering Waves 2.3 Anniversary update, rewards, free pulls, Astrites and more

The occasion will mark a year since Wuthering Waves was launched, and Kuro Games is marking the milestone with the Version 2.3 update that goes live on 28 April 2025. Players have been buzzing with a lot of expectations of giveaways, special events, and generous free pulls.
For all intents and purposes, Version 2.3 appears very generous. Roughly 100 free pulls on a limited banner ensures that 5-star character players can score almost 9,420 Astrites, 42 Radiant Tides, 22 Lustrous Tides, and 7 Forging Tides. But here's what happens, that number doesn't differ much from non-anniversary patches in the past.

Most of the rewards come from events, dailies, or login bonuses. Tower of Adversity, Whimpering Wastes, and Holograms repeat still have a similar contribution amount as last patches. There are anniversary events still to be celebrated, such as Cubie Derby, Cube, Cubic n Cubie, and Memory Travelogue though they add flavor, their structures for rewards are still kind of familiar.
Not all rewards are free. The new Echo Data Modifier and good-looking Flight Aspect carry a lot of value for collectors. But people hoping for purely cosmetic free stuff are in for a rude awakening. Some special items Changli's exclusive outfit and Carlotta's exclusive outfit come with price tags that can be discounted if you play your cards right. Kuro Games is refreshing its top-up bonuses, also offering a double recharge bonus that's available only once.


That's what the banners in Version 2.3 are for, the treat ready to entice the eye. Zani and Ciaconna as the headliners with two known 5-star fan-favorites in the selection banners. And on the other hand both halves of the update lie within Jiyan, Yinlin, Jinhsi, and Carlotta. It is a smart play, one that brings nostalgia and wishful thinking in a celebration patch.
And two new permanent modes, Dreaming Deep and Resounding Waves, are awaiting release, while the actual rewards from these events remain decently under the radar. The buzzing question is whether they would weigh the scales downwards.

Version 2.3 is doing its business without going the extra mile. Kuro Games was clearly playing it safe, able to only offer event stuff and somewhat stable generosity rather than overloading players on the first anniversary with bombastic substance. Heartbreaking, fans expected fireworks early on. Yet again, there might be some time left. As events roll in and with a chance for surprise rewards, Version 2.3 may still have some tricks up its sleeve.