WuWa 3.6: Expected Date, Banners & How Many Pulls to Save

Updated 2026-08-12 · Wuthering Waves 3.6 expectations · no official info yet

Version 3.6 is the next Wuthering Waves patch after 3.5 (launched July 10, 2026). As of August 12, 2026, Kuro has not yet officially revealed the 3.6 characters, banner schedule, or release date. This page tracks the expected timeline, how many Astrite you should be banking, and what's still unconfirmed — and it gets updated the moment the official Special Program airs.

⚠️ Everything below the "what we know" line is an estimate based on WuWa's past cadence, not an official announcement. Do not treat any specific character or kit name you see elsewhere as fact until Kuro shows it on stream.

When is WuWa 3.6 expected to release?

Wuthering Waves ships a new version roughly every six weeks. With 3.5 out on July 10, 2026, 3.6 is projected for an early-September 2026 window (broadly late August to early September). The exact day isn't official yet; this page will lock it in once Kuro confirms it.

  • Version 3.5 release: July 10, 2026 (confirmed)
  • Version 3.6 expected: early September 2026 (estimate)
  • 3.6 livestream expected: ~2 weeks before release, i.e. late August 2026 (estimate)

For the real, live countdown to whatever banner is currently running, see the Event Calendar & next-banner countdown.

How many pulls should I save for 3.6?

Budgeting early is the single biggest lever for a patch you care about. WuWa's pity works like this:

  • Character banner: 50/50 at 80 pulls, with a guaranteed 5★ at ~160 pulls (hard pity). On a lost 50/50 you're guaranteed the featured unit by 160.
  • Weapon banner: 50/50 at 80 pulls, guarantee at ~160 — and weapons have no 50/50 carry-over, so plan separately if you want a signature.
  • Safe rule of thumb: ~160 pulls = one guaranteed featured 5★; ~320 = a featured 5★ and its signature weapon (both at guarantee).

Don't guess — count what you actually have. The Pull Calculator tallies your current Astrite (dailies, month card, events, quests, and shop) and projects your total by any launch date you set, then shows whether you hit a 50%, 90%, or hard-pity plan.

What we know vs. what's still unconfirmed

Confirmed: nothing about 3.6 specifically yet, beyond the patch existing after 3.5. Kuro typically reveals the new characters, region, and events during the version's Special Program livestream.

Unconfirmed (treat as rumor): specific 3.6 character names, elements, weapon types, banner order, and kit numbers. Leaks and datamining circulate in the community, but historically some shift before launch. We'll only publish specifics here once they're shown on the official stream.

Should you pull in 3.5 or save for 3.6?

If a 3.6 unit is your target, the math is simple: stop spending, bank everything, and let the pull calculator show your projected total by the expected September launch. If you're a new or returning player, finishing the 3.5 meta first (a solid DPS + signature) often beats spreading pulls thin across two patches. Either way, the Pull Strategy 2026 guide covers save-vs-spend trade-offs in detail.

FAQ

When is the WuWa 3.6 livestream?

Not officially announced yet. Based on WuWa's cadence (the Special Program airs about two weeks before a patch), if 3.6 releases in early September 2026 the livestream would land in late August 2026. This page updates the moment Kuro announces it.

When does WuWa 3.6 release?

Expected in early September 2026. WuWa ships patches roughly every six weeks; Version 3.5 launched July 10, 2026, so 3.6 is projected for an early-September window. This is an estimate, not an official date.

How many pulls should I save for 3.6?

For a guaranteed 5-star at 50/50 you need ~160 pulls (hard pity). Budget more if you want the signature weapon too. Use the pull calculator to count your current Astrite and project what you'll have by launch.

What's confirmed for 3.6 so far?

As of August 12, 2026, Kuro has not officially revealed 3.6 characters, banners, or the release date. Anything you see about specific units or kits is unverified datamining until the official Special Program airs.

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Planning pulls for 3.6? Work out exactly how many Astrite you'll have by launch with the 3.6 Pull Planner.