Wuthering Waves 3.8 update time is set for Thursday, 12 November 2026, with maintenance expected to finish at 3:00 AM GMT in the UK. Servers go offline at 8:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, 11 November. These are worldwide maintenance times, not separate regional launches, and Kuro Games has warned that maintenance could run longer than planned.
Version 3.8, Lilies in a Dying Dream, brings the new Resonator Lily, a story chapter and several PC and console improvements. If you want to be ready when the servers return, the important details are the maintenance schedule, how to pre-download, the space you’ll need and who gets compensation.
Wuthering Waves 3.8 update time around the world
Kuro’s maintenance notice gives 04:00 to 11:00 on 12 November (UTC+8). Here’s what that means elsewhere:
| Time zone | Servers go offline | Expected return |
|---|---|---|
| UK (GMT) | 11 Nov, 8:00 PM | 12 Nov, 3:00 AM |
| US Eastern (EST) | 11 Nov, 3:00 PM | 11 Nov, 10:00 PM |
| US Pacific (PST) | 11 Nov, noon | 11 Nov, 7:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CET) | 11 Nov, 9:00 PM | 12 Nov, 4:00 AM |
| Japan (JST) | 12 Nov, 5:00 AM | 12 Nov, noon |
| Sydney (AEDT) | 12 Nov, 7:00 AM | 12 Nov, 2:00 PM |
Kuro’s Wuthering Waves 3.8 update time includes seven hours of scheduled downtime. In the UK and US, maintenance actually begins on 11 November, even though the update is dated 12 November in Kuro’s UTC+8 schedule. This date difference is easy to miss when you’re planning to log in. Treat the finishing time as an estimate: if Kuro needs longer, it says it will issue another notice and adjust maintenance compensation. Changing your device’s region or time zone won’t bring the Wuthering Waves 3.8 update time forward.
When can you pre-download Version 3.8?
You don’t need to wait for the Wuthering Waves 3.8 update time to start downloading. Pre-download opened on Tuesday, 10 November at 02:00 UTC (10:00 UTC+8). You can get most of the files out of the way before the server shutdown on the supported official PC and mobile clients.
On the official PC launcher, look for New Version Pre-download beneath the Start button. On Android and iOS, the pre-download control is available from the game’s login screen or the in-game Terminal. You can pause the download if you need your connection for something else.
Steam players have different instructions. Kuro is replacing the Steam client with its Official Launcher during 3.8 maintenance. The replacement Steam launcher isn’t getting pre-download support until Version 4.0. If you play through Steam, follow our Steam launcher replacement guide, not the standalone PC instructions above.
How much free storage do you need?
Kuro lists these pre-download sizes:
| Platform | Download package | Free space required |
|---|---|---|
| Official PC client | 13 GB | 15 GB |
| Android and iOS | 9 GB | 13 GB |
The extra space is used while resources are merged during the update. It isn’t the same as the full game’s storage requirement. Kuro separately lists 100 GB for PC, 60 GB for Android/iOS and 155 GB for Mac in its device requirements. These larger numbers are worth checking if you’re installing from scratch.
Version 3.8 is also testing Full and Basic resource downloads on the official PC launcher, but only selected accounts have access initially. Our PC Resource Cleanup guide explains who can use those options.
Who gets the 300 Astrite maintenance compensation?
Eligible players receive 300 Astrite and two Crystal Solvent. Your account must have created a character and unlocked Mail before maintenance begins: 8:00 PM GMT on 11 November, or 04:00 UTC+8 on 12 November. The Wuthering Waves 3.8 update time is the same worldwide, so the eligibility deadline doesn’t vary by server. You don’t need to stay logged in while servers are down.
The compensation stays claimable until the next version update. If you’re creating a new account specifically for the rewards, make sure the Mail feature is unlocked before that cutoff; just registering an account isn’t enough.
How do you install 3.8 after maintenance?
For the standalone PC version, close the game, reopen the launcher and select Update. Android users can follow the game’s update prompt, while iPhone and Mac users should update through the App Store. On PS5, highlight the game and use OPTIONS > Check for Update. On Xbox Series X|S, check My games & apps > Manage Updates. Xbox PC players can use the game’s Manage screen in the Xbox app.
When the Wuthering Waves 3.8 update time arrives, the servers must also be online before you can play. If your platform says the client is current but login still fails, check Kuro’s official maintenance announcement before reinstalling the game.
Official source: Kuro Games Version 3.8 Update Maintenance Notice.
