An iPhone 17 Pro and premium currency are up for grabs in Wuthering Waves’ new fan contest
Wuthering Waves is handing out an iPhone 17 Pro and premium currency to players who make art or videos about the game. The version 3.6 fan creation event, named Lamplight in Mirage, Sword’s Resolve in Heart, is live now, and the entry bar is low enough that even non-artists have a shot.
The prize pool leans heavily on a single item: one winner gets a 512GB iPhone 17 Pro. Beyond that, the official announcement mentions Astrites as additional rewards but does not specify how many winners will receive them or what the prize tiers look like. That left some players guessing whether the event favors one grand winner or spreads smaller currency payouts across multiple entries.
Where to post and what to tag
Submissions are limited to three social platforms: X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. The process requires two steps, and skipping either one disqualifies the entry.
- Post the artwork or video publicly on one of those platforms.
- Include both #WutheringWaves and #WuWaFanart in the post.
- Fill out the official submission form with personal details and the post link.
Private accounts are a non-starter. If the organizers cannot view the post, the submission does not count. That means checking your account privacy settings before posting, not after.
The theme is broad, which helps
The version 3.6 title — Lamplight in Mirage, Sword’s Resolve in Heart — sets the creative direction but leaves plenty of room. Illustrators can draw characters, video editors can stitch together clips, and anyone can capture a funny in-game moment or a difficult combat sequence they nailed. The requirement is that the work references the update in some way, not that it looks like a professional portfolio piece.
A few details the announcement did not clarify
The official materials kept some information vague. The exact number of winners, the distribution of Astrites across prize tiers, and the submission deadline were not published alongside the event rules. Players who want to enter may need to check the official Wuthering Waves social channels or the in-game notice board for those numbers.
Why free-to-play players might want to try
Astrites are the premium currency in Wuthering Waves, and they are hard to come by without spending money. For F2P players saving for an upcoming banner, even a modest amount of free currency from a contest can shorten the wait. The entry costs nothing but time, so the risk-reward math is favorable.
Checklist for a clean submission
Missing one detail can nullify the entire entry. Based on the rules, these are the make-or-break items:
- Keep the post public for the duration of the judging period.
- Use both hashtags in the same post. Omitting one is a disqualifier.
- Copy the correct post link into the form. A broken or wrong link means the judges cannot find the submission.
- Align the work with version 3.6 content. Tangential references may not pass review.
The event accepts videos alongside static art, which opens the door for players who edit gameplay clips or record comedic moments rather than draw. That variety means the contest is not limited to illustrators.
Anyone considering entering should act before the deadline closes. The exact cutoff date was not listed in the initial announcement, so checking the game’s official news feed or the social media post that launched the event is the only reliable way to confirm the window.