Wuthering Waves 1.4 Release Date, Banners & Complete Guide

scarletrune |  Published: November 05, 2024
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Wuthering Waves’ next update, Version 1.4 “When the Night Knocks,” is almost here, and it brings a solid lineup of content. This update introduces weapon skins, useful quality-of-life improvements, and a permanent new game mode, along with new characters. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect.

Wuthering Waves 1.4 Release Date

Wuthering Waves When the Night Knocks Release Date
Kuro Game Studio

Mark your calendars! Wuthering Waves 1.4 “When the Night Knocks” launches on November 14th, 2024, at 11 AM (UTC+8). This exciting update brings two new characters, weapon skins, and some game-changing features that’ll make your daily grind much smoother.

For players in different regions, here’s when you can jump in:

TimezoneRelease Date and Time
NA West (PST)November 13th at 7 PM
NA East (EST)November 13th at 10 PM
Europe (CET)November 14th at 4 AM
Asia (IST)November 14th at 8:30 AM

Wuthering Waves 1.4 New Characters

From the mysterious Camellya and her unique aerial vine attacks to Lumi and her pet Squeakie, this update has something for every player. Here’s a deeper look into the upcoming characters in Wuthering Waves 1.4:

Camellya (5★ Havoc)


Wuthering Waves Camellya
Kuro Game Studio

Leading the charge in Phase 1 is Camellya, a stylish Havoc sword-user who brings a fresh take on aerial combat. Her kit revolves around using vines for mid-air attacks, making her perfect for players who love flashy combat styles. You’ll be able to pull for her right when the update drops.

Lumi (4★ Electro)


Wuthering Waves Lumi
Kuro Game Studio

Coming in Phase 2 is Lumi, a unique Broadblade wielder who can switch between Red Light and Yellow Light combat modes. She’s accompanied by her pet Squeakie, who helps with attacks. If you’re planning to grab her, she’ll be available on the Yinlin rerun banner.

Wuthering Waves 1.4 Banner Schedule

Wuthering Waves 1.4 Red Spring
Kuro Game Studio

Phase 1 (November 14th, 2024)


  • Character Banner: Camellya (5★)
  • Weapon Banner: Red Spring (New 5★ Sword)
  • Featured 4★: Danjin, Yanyang, Aalto

Phase 2 (Expected December 9th, 2024)


  • Character Banners: Yinlin (5★), Xiangli Yao (5★)
  • Weapon Banners: Stringmaster, Verity’s Hand
  • Featured 4★: Lumi (New), Yuanwu, Baizhi

New Content and Features in Wuthering Waves 1.4

Phantasm Amass Wuthering Waves
Kuro Game Studio

Weapon Projections (Skins)


Finally, you can customize your weapons’ appearance! The update introduces:

  • Somnoire Anchor (Free 4★ sword from event)
  • Transparent weapon skins for all weapon types
  • More skins are coming through events

Quality of Life Improvements


Some fantastic updates to make your daily routine easier:

  • Direct fast travel to farming spots
  • Double Waveplate spending for double rewards
  • Echo level caps for better upgrade control
  • Quick team adjustments in Tower of Adversity

Story and Events


  • Camellya’s Companion Story: “Forking Paths Among the Stars”
  • Somnium Labyrinth (Major event, becomes permanent later)
  • New combat mechanic: Dream Link (event-exclusive)
  • Depths of Illusive Realm: Phantasm Amass
  • Multiple side events with Astrite rewards

Combat Updates


The new Dream Link system lets you create tag-team attacks with your whole party during the Somnium Labyrinth event. While it’s event-exclusive, it might hint at future combat mechanics.

Wuthering Waves 1.4 shapes up to be a fantastic update that caters to both new and veteran players. With permanent additions like weapon skins and Somnium Labyrinth, plus major quality-of-life improvements, it’s a great time to jump into the game or return if you’ve been taking a break. Will you be pulling for Camellya or waiting for Lumi?

About Author

Scarlet is an avid gaming and anime writer with a background in journalism covering both the topics, and fashion. She is a passionate writer since she was in high school. Shida is also a lover of cozy games like The Sims, Stardew Valley, Coral Island, and Fields of Mistria.