When Wuthering Waves launched on May 22, 2024, the reveal livestream confirmed an extensive set of official release bonuses. In total, including pre-registration rewards, players could expect a cumulative 108 free pulls. However, new accounts only yielded 3 to 6 limited rate-up pulls, which made rerolling at launch less appealing than some had hoped. By 2026, these launch bonuses are no longer available to new players, but they remain a notable part of the game's early history and a useful reference for understanding how Kuro Games structured its first major reward campaign.

🎁 Pre-Registration and Social Media Milestones

The 30 million pre-registration and 5 million social media follower targets were reached. The rewards were distributed as follows:

These rewards were delivered to all eligible players who had pre-registered or participated in the social media campaigns. The 20 Lustrous Tide represented a significant portion of the standard pull currency available at launch.

📅 Beginner 7-Day Login Rewards

A seven-day login event provided new players with a steady stream of resources during their first week. The rewards included:

• 4 Lustrous Tide (standard pull)

• 4 Radiant Tide (limited pull)

• Day 5: Free Sanhua

Sanhua, a Glacio character, was offered as a free unit on the fifth day. This helped new accounts build a functional team without relying solely on gacha pulls. The split between standard and limited pulls also gave players a taste of both banner types.

📺 Reveal Livestream Appreciation Gifts

As an appreciation for support during the reveal livestreams, players received additional pulls on two specific dates:

• May 24, 2024: 10 Lustrous Tide (standard pull)

• May 25, 2024: 10 Radiant Tide (limited pull)

These gifts were delivered via in-game mail and were available for a limited time. They contributed to the overall launch celebration and helped players reach pity on the beginner banner more quickly.

🏆 Union Level Rewards

Union Level progression offered a long-term reward track. The milestones and their rewards were:

The total from this track was:

• 40 Lustrous Tide (standard pull)

• 1,600 Astrite

• 5-star weapon selector

• 6 Crystal Solvent (360 stamina)

This made leveling the Union Level a rewarding endeavor for dedicated players. The 5-star weapon selector at Level 45 was particularly valuable, as it allowed players to choose a high-rarity weapon that suited their main character.

⚔️ First End Game Mode Challenge

Completing the first end game mode challenge also provided additional rewards. While the exact details were tied to the mode's initial clear, this served as an incentive for players to engage with the game's hardest content early on. The challenge encouraged team building and mastery of combat mechanics.

⭐ Beginner Banner and 5-Star Selector

The beginner banner featured the five standard 5-star characters. It guaranteed at least one random 5-star standard character at 50 pity and came with a discount: 8 pulls instead of 10 per 10-pull. The available characters were:

• Verina (Spectro - Rectifier)

• Calcharo (Electro - Broadblade)

• Ling Yang (Glacio - Gauntlets)

• Jianxin (Aero - Gauntlets)

• Encore (Fusion - Rectifier)

After the beginner banner, players gained access to a beginner 5-star character selector banner at 80 pity. This allowed them to choose one of the five standard characters listed above. The selector was a significant quality-of-life feature, as it let players secure a specific character rather than leaving it to chance.

🎉 Union Level 30 Giveaway

A Union Level 30 giveaway was also announced as part of the launch rewards. The provided source material cuts off at this point, but it is known that reaching Union Level 30 granted additional items. Players who participated in the launch period were able to claim these bonuses before they expired.

🕒 2026 Perspective

As of 2026, the launch bonuses described above are no longer available. New players entering Wuthering Waves today will not receive the 108 free pulls, the 7-day login rewards, the livestream appreciation gifts, or the Union Level launch track. Instead, they will find a different set of events, banners, and progression rewards. The game has evolved significantly since its 2024 release, with new regions, characters, and systems added over time. For veterans, these launch bonuses are a nostalgic reminder of the game's early days. For newcomers, they offer insight into how generous the initial launch campaign was—and why rerolling at launch was considered less attractive due to the limited number of rate-up pulls available to new accounts.

The total of 108 free pulls was a substantial welcome package, but the distribution mattered. Most pulls were standard, while limited rate-up pulls were scarce. This design choice shaped the early player experience and set the tone for Wuthering Waves' gacha economy. In 2026, the game continues to offer regular events and rewards, but the original launch bonuses remain a unique chapter in its history.