The latest update to Wuthering Waves, Patch 1.1, has garnered significant attention over the last few days for a multitude of reasons. Released on July 28, this patch introduces a new main quest for Chapter 1 Act 7, and two new five-star characters, Jinhsi and Changli. The Thaw of Eons update also ushers in fresh events and weapons, including the Ages of Harvest broadblade and the Blazing Brilliance sword.
Moreover, the latest update features a series of limited-time combat events which will occur throughout July. These events will provide players with challenging opportunities to hone their combat skills and earn in-game rewards. However, the centerpiece of Patch 1.1 is the unveiling of Mt. Firmament, a previously unseen island located south of Jinzhou that is now visible in Wuthering Waves‘ most recent patch. Notably, this secluded region offers a unique environment for exploration, populated by novel Echoes and presenting players with fresh challenges to overcome.
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Wuthering Waves Exploration Soars with The Arrival Of Mt. Firmament
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To reach Mt. Firmament, players must complete the “A New Companion” main quest, which can be unlocked after Act 5 Chapter 1. Initially, access to the island is limited to ferryboat travel, but later, activating Resonance Beacons and Resonance Nexus nullifies this requirement. During this journey, players are accompanied by Changli, a counselor of the Jinzhou Magistrate and a prominent Fusion Resonator.
This new region is similar in size to Whining Aix’s Mire, located west of the new area. However, compared to Whining Aix’s Mire, it’s teeming with activity. Mt. Firmament boasts at least 179 supply chests, 61 Windchimers, and 10 Frostbug locations, ensuring plenty of exploration opportunities for adventurers. Interestingly, while Windchimers, Frostbugs, Leap Devices, and Clang Bang Echo Challenges are all novel features in Wuthering Waves‘ latest region, each appears to be a variation of existing concepts within the game.
Enriched by its vibrant music and intriguing origins,Mt. Firmament heralds a promising future for Wuthering Waves‘ upcoming updates. After all, though Jinzhou was likely an area intended to ease players into the game, Mt. Firmament exudes a deeper, more soulful atmosphere. Furthermore, with its snow-capped mountains and vibrant colors, this new region has successfully carved out a distinctive identity that sets it apart from the rest.
Wuthering Waves Patch 1.1 Is Accelerating The Narrative
According to Wuthering Waves‘ official website, Mt. Firmament is a hidden realm that once served as the ancestral home to Jinzhou’s inhabitants. This revelation sheds further light on the mystery behind Solaris-3 and its post-apocalyptic story. These discoveries also raise questions about their reasons for departure and any potential secrets concealed within the mountain.
One of Mt. Firmament’s most captivating aspects is its defiance of time itself. The island exhibits warped temporal patterns, leading some to believe it sits near a source of temporal distortion. Unfortunately, whether this phenomenon is connected to The Lament or predates the cataclysmic events is currently uncertain. Nevertheless, the presence of frozen enemies across the area indicates that these unique temporal patterns may have completely halted in certain parts.
However, a more unsettling revelation unfolds in one of Mt. Firmament’s cutscenes, revealing that within the mountain’s domain, Sentinels can resurrect the dead, exemplified by Jinhsi’s transformation from her initial form as the Deceased Infant. This discovery becomes particularly concerning given the Fractsidus’ known objective of resurrecting the Threnodians to accelerate the next Lament. As such, the potential for manipulating the power of resurrection elevates Mt. Firmament’s significance within Wuthering Waves‘ narrative. As the story unfolds, this region is likely to become a focal point for factions competing to control its temporal anomalies and harness its power.
Wuthering Waves
Kuro Games’ Wuthering Waves is a mobile and PC action RPG set in an open-world.
- Released
- May 22, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Kuro Games
- Publisher(s)
- Kuro Games
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
