Wuthering Waves 3.1 Preload Details Revealed

The preload for The Wuthering Waves 3.1 has been rolled out, and players can now begin downloading the files required for the update before its official release on February 5, 2026. This is a move that is aimed at ensuring that players do not encounter delays when the servers are reopened.

Wuthering Waves 3.1 preload

The Wuthering Waves 3.1 preload can be accessed from February 3, 2026. This is when players can download most of the update data in advance. As per the official announcement, server maintenance for Version 3.1 will commence on February 5 at 4:00 AM (UTC+8). Players will not be able to access the game during this time. After the completion of server maintenance, players who have already preloaded the update should be able to enter the game.

PC Preload Instructions and Platform Limitations

For PC gamers, the preload feature can only be accessed via the official Wuthering Waves launcher. How to preload on PC:

• Launch the official Wuthering Waves launcher.
• Look for the Pre-Install icon located beside the Start button.
• Check the size of the resource package displayed on screen.
• Verify the download to proceed.

Steam players will have to wait until February 5, when maintenance begins, to download the update as a regular patch.

Mobile Preload Steps for Android and iOS Devices

Mobile gamers can preload the update right from the game client, and the process has been more or less the same with previous updates.

To begin the preload process on mobile:

• Open Wuthering Waves on your Android or iOS device.
• Remain on the login screen without entering the game.
• Click on the Pre-Download icon at the bottom right corner.
• Verify the storage notification and proceed with the download process.

Players who complete pre-installation early are usually able to access new content, including upcoming Wuthering Waves 3.1 Events and Rewards, faster than those who wait for the full patch download on launch day.

PlayStation 5 Update Method

PlayStation 5 gamers do not have a preload button within the game. The updates are handled via the system options on the console.

To download the Version 3.1 files on PS5:

• Select Wuthering Waves on the home screen.
• Click the Options button on the controller.
• Click “Check for Updates” to initiate the download.

The update will be available once Sony's servers release it, which should be around the time maintenance starts. This means that PS5 gamers may have to wait until February 5 to download.

Early installation also allows players to focus immediately on new objectives and cosmetics, including How to Unlock Rover’s Signature Outfit Perpetual Spark in Wuthering Waves, once Version 3.1 becomes accessible.

Official Update: Size and Storage Requirements

Kuro Games has also provided information on the file size requirements for the update, giving players a better idea of the space required on their devices.

• PC: The download size is approximately 35 GB, with at least 40 GB of free space required to decompress.
• Android/iOS: The download size is approximately 18 GB, but up to 61 GB of free space may be required temporarily during the installation process.

The Wuthering Waves 3.1 preload indicates that Kuro Games is still improving the process of large update delivery. As the size of updates continues to increase and combat responsiveness remains an integral part of gameplay, preloading becomes less of an option and more of a necessary step before the launch of Version 3.1.