The wait is nearly over—Wuthering Waves Version 1.2 "In the Turquoise Moonglow" lands in July 2026, and the dev team at Kuro Game is pulling out all the stops. From a long list of community-requested tweaks to the surprise announcement of a free 5-star Resonator, this update is shaping up to be an absolute banger. If you’ve been grinding away on Solaris-3, the incoming quality-of-life changes are about to make your daily loop feel smoother than a freshly optimized draw distance. Let’s break down everything that’s dropping, because spoiler alert: it’s a lot.
One of the biggest pain points for sweaty combat enthusiasts has always been the auto lock-on system. In Version 1.2, that’s getting a proper fix with the new Custom Lock-On Feature. Buried under Settings - Control, this option lets you fine-tune how the game prioritizes targets. Want to always aim for the closest enemy? Prefer to lock onto the biggest threat? The choice is yours. It’s the kind of granular control that makes boss rushes feel less like a frantic RNG fest and more like a calculated dance. Pair this with the existing Echo skill optimizations from 1.1, and your rotations are going to hit different—in the best way possible.
Say goodbye to the headache of swapping your entire squad just to pop a Photonvault puzzle. The Hoverdroid: Shooter utility is rolling out to give every Rover a pocket pistol, no Resonator required. Accessible through the Utility Wheel, this little buddy fires on command with a simple tap or hold of the basic attack button. It’s a no-brainer for exploration, and honestly, a total game-changer for seamless open-world traversal. The devs teased that more Hoverdroid features are in the pipeline, so this is just the opening salvo.
If you’ve ever cringed at leaving Waveplates on the table because life got in the way, rest easy. Version 1.2 introduces a Waveplate overflow storage system. Hit the cap and you’ll start earning Waveplate Crystals at a rate of 1 every 12 minutes, capped at 480. You can exchange these crystals back into Waveplates later. It’s essentially a safety net that respects your time—perfect for casual players and hardcore grinders alike. No more FOMO-induced panic when you can’t log in for a few hours.
Flex culture is officially supported with the Resonator Showcase. You can now display up to three of your unlocked Resonators directly on your Terminal screen, complete with their Convene arrival animations. It’s a small touch, but it adds a layer of personalization that makes your profile feel more like, well, your profile. Expect to see a flood of screenshots of triple-crowned rosters the moment this goes live.
Beyond these headline features, the patch is absolutely stacked with extra goodies. PC players on supported rigs can finally enable 120 FPS for a buttery-smooth experience—details on compatible hardware will come via official channels. The Depths of Illusive Realm store is getting a refresh with new exchange items tailored to each version’s second-half Convene events, so you can boost more Resonators on the cheap. And in a move that’ll speed up everyone’s daily routine, the Activity Points for the “Spend 180 Waveplates” quest jump from 20 to a beefy +60. Knocking out dailies just got a whole lot snappier.
Now for the cherry on top: during the second half of Version 1.2, every Rover will receive the 5-star Resonator Xiangli Yao for free. That’s right—zero pulls, zero asterisks. The dev team is using the Moon-Chasing Festival event to deliver this gift, and it’s already generating massive hype. In their community note, the developers acknowledged that Wuthering Waves still has room to grow and committed to continuous improvements based on player feedback. Handing out a premium character like this is a pretty strong statement of good faith.
The Moon-Chasing Festival itself promises more story content and limited-time activities, though details remain under wraps for now. What’s clear is that Version 1.2 is all about making the journey through Solaris-3 feel rewarding, responsive, and—dare we say—effortlessly cool. From the lock-on overhaul to the Hoverdroid shooter and the massive Waveplate safety net, this update is a win for quality-of-life enthusiasts. Throw in a free 5-star and 120 FPS, and it’s easy to see why the community is buzzing. Whether you’re a day-one Rover or just jumping into the gacha chaos, there’s never been a better time to dive in headfirst. See you in the Turquoise Moonglow—Xiangli Yao is waiting.