Wuthering Waves 3.8 arrives on November 12, 2026, but players in Europe and North America will see its scheduled downtime begin a day earlier. Kuro Games has confirmed a seven-hour maintenance window for “Lilies in a Dying Dream”, alongside compensation for eligible accounts and new details about Lily and Hiyuki. Before the servers close, there are two things worth checking: your local maintenance schedule and whether your account qualifies for the free rewards.
Wuthering Waves 3.8 maintenance begins on November 11 for Western players
Although the official release date is November 12 in UTC+8, the update begins rolling out during November 11 in several Western regions. Kuro Games has scheduled maintenance from 04:00 to 11:00 (UTC+8), meaning servers should remain unavailable for seven hours. During that period, players will not be able to log in.
Here is the Wuthering Waves 3.8 maintenance schedule converted into several major time zones. Each entry shows when servers go offline and their planned return.
- China, Singapore and UTC+8: November 12, 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- UTC: November 11, 8:00 PM to November 12, 3:00 AM.
- Eastern Time (ET): November 11, 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Pacific Time (PT): November 11, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- United Kingdom (GMT): November 11, 8:00 PM to November 12, 3:00 AM.
These are scheduled times rather than a guarantee that every player will regain access at precisely the listed hour. If maintenance takes longer than expected, the development team says it will publish a follow-up notice. Consequently, anyone planning to play immediately after the update should allow for a possible delay.
Kuro Games also recommends using Wi-Fi to download the update because of its large size. That advice is especially relevant for mobile players with limited data allowances. The complete timetable and connection recommendations appear in the official Version 3.8 maintenance announcement.
Wuthering Waves 3.8 compensation requires an eligible account before maintenance
Server downtime comes with a small compensation package, although it is not automatically available to every future player. Kuro Games has established a clear eligibility deadline, so newcomers should pay attention before November 12 arrives in UTC+8.
The Wuthering Waves 3.8 maintenance compensation and its conditions are as follows.
- 300 Astrite: included in the maintenance compensation package.
- 2 Crystal Solvent: provided alongside the Astrite.
- Account requirement: players must create a character and unlock the in-game Mail feature before November 12, 2026, at 04:00 (UTC+8).
- Eligibility deadline in UTC: November 11 at 8:00 PM.
- Claim deadline: compensation remains claimable until the next version update.
The distinction between eligibility and claiming is important. Players must meet the account requirements before maintenance begins, but eligible players do not need to claim the compensation immediately when servers reopen. They have until the following version update to collect it.
For existing players, the practical approach is simple: check that the Mail feature is already unlocked, then collect the rewards after the game becomes accessible. New players, meanwhile, should not assume that creating an account after maintenance begins will qualify them for this particular package.
Lily and Hiyuki give Lilies in a Dying Dream its first confirmed highlights
Beyond the server schedule, Kuro Games has started establishing the identity of “Lilies in a Dying Dream” through its character-focused promotional material. Lily appears in a reveal video, introducing herself as someone players can confide in. The presentation offers an early glimpse of her personality, with an emphasis on reassurance and emotional connection.
However, the reveal should not be confused with a complete gameplay breakdown. The confirmed information does not establish Lily’s abilities, combat role, rarity or banner schedule. Those details should remain open until Kuro Games provides further clarification.
Hiyuki also has a prominent role in the update’s presentation, appearing as the focus of Version 3.8 promotional artwork. Together, the character reveal and artwork give the release a recognizable visual identity without revealing every aspect of its playable content.
This character-led approach arrives during an active November for anime-inspired RPGs. For example, Battle4Play has covered how NTE’s 1.5 update expands its open-world activities, while Nexus Anima’s final beta introduces more companion interactions and strategic battles. Each project has a different focus, but all three give players fresh reasons to follow their respective worlds this month.
Hiyuki’s Lune Noire outfit has a limited discount but will remain available
One of the clearest purchase-related announcements concerns Hiyuki’s Deluxe Outfit “Lune Noire”. Unlike a cosmetic item that disappears when its introductory promotion ends, this outfit is confirmed as a permanent Store addition once Version 3.8 goes live.
There is still a reason for interested players to pay attention to the release window. During Version 3.8, Lune Noire will cost 1,980 Lunites. After that version ends, its price will increase to 2,480 Lunites. Purchasing during the introductory period therefore saves 500 Lunites compared with the later standard price.
That difference represents approximately 20.2% off the regular price. However, the discount should not be mistaken for a limited availability period. Players who prefer to wait will still be able to purchase the outfit later, although at the higher price.
The costume also has a specific narrative background. According to Kuro Games, Lune Noire is the outfit Hiyuki wore while filming a movie with students from Startorch Academy. This gives the design a connection to an in-game fictional production rather than presenting it solely as an unrelated cosmetic variation.
The developer explains the outfit’s permanent availability and promotional pricing in its official Lune Noire outfit announcement. No additional outfit bonuses or gameplay advantages are established by the confirmed details.
Ultimately, Wuthering Waves 3.8 is an update worth preparing for before its November 12 release. The immediate priorities are checking local server downtime, meeting the compensation requirements and deciding whether Hiyuki’s discounted costume is worth purchasing during the version. Lily’s reveal adds another point of interest, but players should wait for official gameplay information before making assumptions about her role.
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