Wuthering Waves 3.7 Review: Kluro's "Big" Update Isn't Just Padding

Before diving into Wuthering Waves' 3.7 update, I had my doubts. Sure, the previous two versions laid plenty of groundwork, but the Xuanfang storyline still left a ton of questions hanging. What's going on with the Sentinel Xinyuehu? What's actually causing the disturbances in Xuanfang? And why won't Xinyuehu reveal their true form?

For a finale chapter, you'd expect Kuro to just tie up loose ends, toss in a teaser for what's next, and call it a day. But after finishing it, I realized this update goes way beyond that. It's not just about piling on content—it's about cleverly weaving the previous two chapters into one cohesive "History of Xuanfang."

Heads up: major spoilers for 3.7 ahead. If you haven't finished the story yet, go play it first.

So why does 3.7 hit so different? The answer isn't in this version alone. Look at the Xuanfang arc as a whole and you'll notice every chapter revolves around the same theme: legacy and protection. From Yangyang's disappearance to your arrival in Xuanfang, from resolving the crisis caused by Muyu—everything traces back to Xinyuehu's instability.

This update drops a bombshell: the "Xinyuehu" we've been seeing isn't the actual Sentinel. It's a fragment called "Xin," created by the real Xinyuehu. Before Xin existed, the Sentinel had already suffered the death of their Resonator, which corrupted the Civilization Box—a kind of universal backup. Then Ditian Jianzhoujian, secretly a member of the Fractsidus, assassinated Xinyuehu, making things even worse.

To protect the Civilization Box, a weakened Xinyuehu split off Xin, tasking her with escaping and completing the mission: repair the Box and build Xuanfang City. That's Xin's origin—and her most painful memory. But during her time in Xuanfang, Xin grew close to its people. She didn't want to kill her Sentinel, but she couldn't bear to see the city destroyed either. In the end, she chose to save the people, and Xinyuehu slowly faded away. That choice—between god and human—left her drowning in guilt.

Instead of glossing over these past events, Wuthering Waves presents them from a fresh perspective, letting you experience them anew. The new open-world areas and side quests tie into the main story too. Exploring feels like peeling back layers—each region has its own theme, like time stopping, growth, or dissolution, and events give every corner a reason to exist.

The presentation is where 3.7 truly shines. From the opening dialogue with Qingxiao to the seamless transition into dual cutscenes, the BGM kicks in and you just know the real show is starting. The boss fight against Tianyan Suxin is the emotional climax—Xin confronting her guilt, the music swelling, Xinyuehu's gentle encouragement pushing her forward. It's a pure audiovisual feast, with Tianyan Suxin transforming into a giant fox shadow and unleashing full-screen attacks.

Even the epilogue gets a gorgeous 2D animation, bringing back familiar faces like Yangyang and Suisui for the Chaoyue Festival. It's like a post-credits scene that leaves you warm and satisfied. Whether it's dialogue, cutscenes, music, or combat, 3.7 delivers a feast for the senses—and for a three-version arc, that's seriously impressive.

What's your favorite moment from the Xuanfang storyline? Let us know in the comments!