Recent leaks hint at exciting new content coming to Wuthering Waves in its upcoming 2.1 update.  Players have been eager for more substantial endgame activities, and it seems their requests may finally be answered.

A prominent Wuthering Waves leaker has revealed details about a new permanent game mode called "Fantasies of the Thousand Gateways." This mode is expected to feature weekly resetting challenges and rewards, offering a refreshing gameplay loop for dedicated players. Within the "Thousand Gateways," players will encounter various "gates," each presenting unique challenges and buffs. By successfully completing these challenges, players can accumulate "Illusive Points," with a maximum of 6,000 points attainable per week. Reaching the 5,000-point mark reportedly awards players with up to 160 Astrites per gate, providing a valuable new avenue for farming this premium in-game currency.

Each gate also features a list of recommended characters. Utilizing these characters grants a significant 150% point bonus, encouraging players to experiment with different team compositions.  Additional rewards such as EXP materials and Shell Credits are also expected. However, claiming these rewards will require Waveplates, adding a strategic element to resource management.

This new endgame mode could significantly alleviate the difficulty of farming for Astrites, a key resource for summoning new characters. While this addition is a significant step forward, Wuthering Waves still lags behind competitors like Honkai: Star Rail in terms of endgame content variety.  However, Kuro Games has demonstrated responsiveness to player feedback in the past, suggesting that further endgame additions may be on the horizon.

The 2.1 update is also rumored to include convenient Echo presets, a feature long requested by fans of similar games. This quality-of-life improvement streamlines character customization and build optimization.

Beyond the new game mode, Version 2.1 is set to introduce two new 5-star characters: Phoebe, a Spectro Rectifier unit, and Brant, a Fusion Sword character. Fans are already speculating on their roles and abilities within the game's diverse combat system.  Further down the line, additional Rinascita characters like Zani and the rumored Cantarella are anticipated, promising a continuous stream of exciting new additions to the roster.