Complete reference for Wuthering Waves redemption codes. Currently active codes for free Astrites, Crystal Solvents, and rewards, plus the verified livestream code archive going back to Version 3.1. We monitor official Kuro Games channels around the clock and update this page within hours of any new code release — including the high-value livestream codes that typically expire within 48 hours.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
Currently Active Codes1 permanent · 0 livestream · Broadcast May 29 · 19:00 UTC+8
Active Codes
1 Available
WUTHERINGGIFTPermanent
Rewards50 Astrites · 2 Premium Resonance Potions · 2 Medium Revival Inhalers · 2 Medium Energy Bags · 15,000 Shell Credits
Permanent code · Available since launch · One-time redemption per account · Required reading for new players
⚡ Coming Soon — 3.4 Livestream Codes
3 codes incoming May 29, 2026
Kuro Games has confirmed the 3.4 Preview Special Broadcast will air on May 29, 2026 at 19:00 UTC+8. Three time-limited redemption codes will be released during the broadcast — each worth approximately 100 Astrites for a total of 300 Astrites per livestream. These codes expire within 48 hours of release, so check back here immediately when the livestream airs. See livestream details on our 3.4 page.
Livestream Code Archive
3 versions tracked
Every Wuthering Waves Preview Special Broadcast releases three time-limited codes. Below is the complete archive of livestream codes since Version 3.1, with verified reward amounts. These codes are all expired — they're listed for reference to understand the typical reward structure and to help players gauge what to expect from upcoming livestream codes.
VERSION 3.3Livestream: April 17, 2026 · Expired: April 19, 2026
2nd Anniversary Special Broadcast — Hiyuki & Denia debuts
FACEALEPH1
100 Astrites + Premium materials
2NDANNIVERSARY
100 Astrites + Premium materials
EVERSHINE
100 Astrites + Premium materials
300
Astrites Total
3
Codes Released
~48h
Validity Window
VERSION 3.2Livestream: March 13, 2026 · Expired: March 15, 2026
Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows — Sigrika debut
VERSION 3.1Livestream: January 23, 2026 · Expired: January 26, 2026
For You Who Walk in Snow — Aemeath & Luuk debuts
PAPERPLANE
100 Astrites + Premium materials
WARMSUNLIGHT
100 Astrites + Premium materials
JOURNEYWELL
100 Astrites + Premium materials
300
Astrites Total
3
Codes Released
~72h
Validity Window
Reward amounts verified from official Kuro Games sources and community-confirmed redemption data. Codes shown are case-sensitive (all uppercase) as originally distributed.
How to Redeem Codes in Wuthering Waves
Redeeming codes takes about 30 seconds once you know where to look. You must be at least Union Level 2 (which requires completing Chapter 1, Act 1 — the main quest "Utterance of Marvels: I") before the redemption feature unlocks. This typically takes 30-45 minutes for new accounts.
Launch Wuthering Waves and reach the main game screen
If you're a new player, complete the tutorial and Chapter 1 Act 1 first. The redemption feature is locked until Union Level 2.
Open the Settings menu
Click the cog icon in the top-right corner of the screen (or press ESC on PC) to access the Pause menu. Then click the Settings cog.
Navigate to "Other Settings"
In the Settings panel, find the tab labeled "Other Settings" with a spanner/wrench icon.
Find the Redemption Code section and click "Redeem"
Under the Account section, you'll see a "Redemption Code" entry with a Redeem button next to it. Click that button.
Enter the code exactly as shown
Codes are case-sensitive. Copy-paste from this page to avoid typos. Hit Confirm.
Claim rewards from your in-game mailbox
Rewards arrive via in-game mail (envelope icon on the main menu). Claim them within 30 days — mail auto-deletes after that.
Alternative: Web redemption
You can also redeem codes via the official Kuro Games web portal at wutheringwaves.kurogames.com. You'll need to log into your account, select your server region, and paste codes there. Web redemption is slightly faster for multiple codes but requires extra login steps. Note that as of May 2026, Kuro Games has not officially launched a dedicated redemption portal — the in-game method remains the most reliable.
How Wuthering Waves Codes Actually Work
Understanding the mechanics behind Wuthering Waves codes helps you plan around the rhythm of when codes drop, why they expire so quickly, and what reward patterns to expect. Kuro Games has been remarkably consistent across the past three livestreams — making the code system predictable enough to plan resource saving around.
Distribution
When codes drop
Codes are released exclusively during the Wuthering Waves Preview Special Broadcasts, which air approximately every 6 weeks (one per major version). The broadcasts air at 19:00 UTC+8 on the official YouTube and Twitch channels. Three codes are revealed sequentially during the stream — typically one near the start, middle, and end of the broadcast.
Expiration
Why codes expire so fast
Livestream codes typically expire 48 hours after release (3.1 codes lasted 72 hours; 3.2 and 3.3 codes lasted 48 hours). The fast expiration drives livestream viewership — players tune in live to maximize their claim window. From Kuro's perspective, short windows also limit code abuse and reduce database overhead on the redemption backend.
Rewards
Standard reward structure
The consistent pattern across the last three livestreams: 100 Astrites per code, 3 codes per livestream, 300 Astrites total. Each code also includes secondary rewards — typically Advanced or Premium upgrade materials (Resonance Potions, Energy Cores, Enclosure Tanks) and varying amounts of Shell Credits (often 20,000 per code).
Naming
Code naming conventions
Codes are always uppercase, alphanumeric, no special characters. They're typically thematic to the patch — 3.3's anniversary patch had FACEALEPH1 and 2NDANNIVERSARY; 3.2's darker storyline had DARKSIDE and RABBITHOLE; 3.1's winter region launch had WARMSUNLIGHT. This makes upcoming codes somewhat predictable from livestream themes.
Eligibility
Who can redeem
Any account at Union Level 2 or above can redeem codes — meaning anyone who has completed Chapter 1, Act 1. Codes work across all platforms (PC, PS5, iOS, Android) and all server regions (Americas, Europe, Asia, HMT). Each code can be redeemed once per account; subsequent redemption attempts return an error.
Delivery
How rewards arrive
Rewards never appear directly in your inventory after redemption. Instead, they're sent to your in-game mailbox (envelope icon on main screen). Mail entries expire after 30 days if unclaimed, so a successful redemption isn't enough — you must also claim from mail. New players sometimes miss this step and lose their rewards entirely.
Why Codes Matter — Especially Before 3.4
Wuthering Waves codes are one of the few reliable sources of free Astrites for F2P and low-spend players. While daily missions yield 60 Astrites and individual quests yield 20-40 each, a single livestream batch typically grants 300+ Astrites in one sitting. The codes effectively compress two-to-three days of grinding into a 60-second redemption window.
This matters more than usual right now because Version 3.4 is the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration — the most resource-intensive patch in WuWa history. Even with Rebecca confirmed free, players targeting Lucy and Lucilla need approximately 51,200 Astrites for both characters (320 pulls). The 3.4 livestream codes will likely add 300+ Astrites to your reserves at zero cost. Do not miss them.
Other ways to earn free Astrites
Daily missions yield 60 Astrites per day (1,680/month). Weekly Tower of Adversity completion grants ~480 Astrites. Main story and side quests give 20-60 each. Exploration (chests, Resonance Nexuses, Tidal Heritages) is the highest hidden source — fully exploring a new region can yield 2,000-4,000 Astrites. Echo absorption to level up your Data Bank rewards Astrites at each milestone. Combined, an active F2P player can earn 12,000-16,000 Astrites between patches.
The compounding case for never missing a livestream
If you've redeemed every livestream code since Version 3.0 (roughly 8 livestreams), you've claimed about 2,400 free Astrites — equivalent to 15 pulls or one guaranteed 5-star within the soft pity range. Players who consistently miss livestream codes are effectively losing one limited 5-star every 8-9 months. The cost of checking this page once every 6 weeks is essentially zero. The cost of not checking compounds dramatically over a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of May 26, 2026, only one code is active: WUTHERINGGIFT (the permanent welcome code worth 50 Astrites plus materials). All previous livestream codes from the 3.3 broadcast (FACEALEPH1, 2NDANNIVERSARY, EVERSHINE) expired on April 19, 2026. The next batch of 3 livestream codes is expected during the 3.4 Preview Special Broadcast, estimated for May 29, 2026.
Open the game, click the Settings cog, go to Other Settings, click Redeem under Redemption Code, paste the code exactly (case-sensitive), and confirm. Rewards arrive via in-game mail. You must be at least Union Level 2 (complete Chapter 1, Act 1) for the redemption feature to unlock. Full step-by-step guide above.
New codes are released during the official Wuthering Waves Preview Special Broadcasts, which air approximately 2 weeks before each major version update. Each livestream drops 3 codes worth 100 Astrites each, totaling 300 Astrites. These codes expire within 48 hours of release. The next batch is confirmed for the 3.4 livestream on May 29, 2026 at 19:00 UTC+8.
Several common reasons: (1) The code has expired — most livestream codes only last 48 hours. (2) Case sensitivity — codes must be entered exactly as shown, including uppercase letters. (3) Wrong server region — make sure you're on the right account/server (though codes work globally). (4) Already redeemed — each code can only be claimed once per account. (5) Account level too low — you need Union Level 2 minimum.
All past livestream codes are expired but listed in our archive section above. Version 3.3 (April 17, 2026): FACEALEPH1, 2NDANNIVERSARY, EVERSHINE. Version 3.2 (March 13, 2026): DARKSIDE, RABBITHOLE, RUNEREADER. Version 3.1 (January 23, 2026): PAPERPLANE, WARMSUNLIGHT, JOURNEYWELL. Each batch granted 300 Astrites total plus assorted upgrade materials.
Yes. Wuthering Waves uses a single global server with full cross-progression between PS5, PC, iOS, and Android. Livestream codes work identically across all platforms. Your rewards arrive in the in-game mailbox accessible from any device you use to log in.
No. WUTHERINGGIFT is a permanent code, but it can only be claimed once per account. If you've already redeemed it, you'll see an error message. The code remains valid for new accounts though — meaning if you have multiple accounts, each one can claim it once.
The Version 3.1 codes (PAPERPLANE, WARMSUNLIGHT, JOURNEYWELL) had the longest validity window at approximately 72 hours. Since then, Kuro Games has shortened the window to 48 hours for both 3.2 and 3.3 livestream codes. The expected pattern going forward is 48 hours, so don't count on extended windows.
Kuro Games has confirmed the 3.4 Preview Special Broadcast airs on May 29, 2026 at 19:00 UTC+8 on the official Wuthering Waves YouTube and Twitch channels. We update this page within hours of new codes dropping. See full 3.4 collab details for the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration content.
No. Unlike some gacha games, Wuthering Waves does not distribute region-locked codes. Every code released by Kuro Games works for all server regions (Americas, Europe, Asia, HMT). The only platform-specific freebies have been one-time launch promotions (Epic Games store starter pack, Twitch subscriber pack from June 2024) that were never redemption codes in the traditional sense.
Bookmark this page. Codes are checked and updated continuously — especially during livestream events. The 3.4 livestream is the next major code drop.