Wuthering Waves 3.0, “We Who See the Stars,” marks the most important narrative turning point in the game’s history. Launched on December 25, 2025, this update delivers far more than a new region—it fundamentally reshapes the direction of the story and raises the stakes from regional conflict to cosmic survival.
For the first time, players descend into Lahai-Roi, an underground sanctuary sealed away by violent Void Storms, and step into the halls of Startorch Academy—a place tied directly to Rover’s forgotten past and the disturbingly ambitious long-term plans of the Fractsidus.
This guide breaks down the full We Who See the Stars story arc, connecting past revelations with the new mysteries unfolding in Version 3.0 and explaining why this chapter changes everything.
📖 The Story So Far: Setting the Stage for Chapter 3
To understand where Wuthering Waves is headed, it’s crucial to revisit what the Version 2.X storyline established in Rinascita and Jinzhou.
The Fractsidus’ True Goal
The Fractsidus were revealed to be far more than chaotic antagonists. Their objective is a brutal form of “transcendence”—forcing humanity and Resonators to evolve through extreme hardship to prepare for a looming, existential threat.
As their overseer Schwarzloch declared at the end of Version 2.7:
“All so that humanity may cross that final gateway into eternity.”
Critical Foreshadowing
Before disappearing, Schwarzloch made one final, chilling remark: it was time to “turn our gaze to our accomplishments in Lahai-Roi.”
This single line confirmed that the Fractsidus had been active in the region long before Rover’s arrival—and that Lahai-Roi was never just another hidden refuge.
🏰 The Core Stage: Lahai-Roi and Startorch Academy
Version 3.0 shifts the narrative away from surface civilizations to a technologically advanced underground frontier, immediately changing the tone of the story.
What Is Lahai-Roi?
Lahai-Roi is a warm, humid underground sanctuary buried beneath the frozen Roya Frostlands. Isolated for generations due to recurring Void Storms, it developed independently from the outside world.
Key characteristics:
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A self-sustaining ecosystem
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Refuge for prehistoric life
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Periodic sealing by Void Storms, creating perfect conditions for secret research
This isolation makes Lahai-Roi an ideal location for long-term experiments hidden from the rest of Solaris-3.
The Heart of the Story: Startorch Academy
At the center of Lahai-Roi stands Startorch Academy, a multinational institution dedicated to the study and advancement of Resonators.
Its motto says everything:
“Let Knowledge Be Your Guiding Star, Raise High the Torch of Tomorrow.”
More than a school, Startorch Academy is a high-tech research hub focused on:
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Space travel
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Exostrider mech engineering
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Void Storm monitoring
Early impressions highlight how alive the location feels, with layered environments that reinforce its importance to the world.
Most importantly, prior story hints reveal that Rover once studied here. Version 3.0 marks their return—not as a student, but as someone searching for the truth behind their lost memories. What begins as an investigation quickly becomes deeply personal.
🧩 Main Quest Structure & Core Plot Threads
Chapter 3 unfolds across three quests, released in two phases.
| Quest Title | Release Date | Story Focus |
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| Prologue: When the Unknown Thrums | Dec. 25, 2025 | Rover’s journey into the sealed region of Lahai-Roi |
| Act I: What Burns Beneath Frostlands | Dec. 25, 2025 | Rover’s return to Startorch Academy and the truth behind their absence |
| Act II: Ode to the Second Sunrise | Jan. 15, 2026 | Deeper exploration of Lahai-Roi’s hidden history |
The Central Conflict
The story strongly suggests that Startorch Academy and the Fractsidus may not be opposing forces.
Both share strikingly similar goals:
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Startorch Academy seeks to “reach for the stars” through technology
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The Fractsidus seek to force evolution to prepare humanity for what lies beyond
The Fractsidus’ “accomplishments” in Lahai-Roi may involve funding, infiltration, or direct control of the academy’s research—blurring the line between progress and manipulation.
🔭 Future Threats & the Story’s New Direction
Version 3.0 makes it clear that Wuthering Waves is building toward a cosmic-scale conflict.
The Fractsidus’ obsession with strengthening humanity at any cost implies the existence of a threat:
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Beyond Solaris-3
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Possibly originating from the stars or another dimension
Startorch Academy’s focus on space exploration may therefore be a desperate survival initiative, not a scientific curiosity.
New Characters Reinforce the Theme
Characters like Lynae and Mornye (a professor in the Department of Exostrider Engineering) embody recurring themes of:
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Fire and light
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Breaking physical limits
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Human augmentation through technology
Their mechanical enhancements hint that experimentation on Resonators is normalized in Lahai-Roi—aligning disturbingly well with the Fractsidus’ ideology.
💡 How to Experience the “We Who See the Stars” Story
For Returning Players
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Follow the new quest markers immediately
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Pay close attention to environmental storytelling inside Startorch Academy
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Watch for dialogue referencing Rover’s past and missing years
For New or Catching-Up Players
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Use the Main Quest fast track to unlock Lahai-Roi early
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Revisit earlier chapters later via archives or summaries
Key Activities That Add Context
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Operation: Frontier Renewal: Rebuilding Lahai-Roi’s infrastructure deepens your understanding of the region
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Exploration Quests: Missions like “Where Light Takes Shape” reveal lore through environmental storytelling
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Expedition Motorbike Exploration: Designed to push you into hidden areas packed with story details
Conclusion: A Story That Finally Looks to the Stars
Wuthering Waves 3.0 successfully transitions the narrative from regional struggles to a character-driven mystery with cosmic stakes. We Who See the Stars invites players to walk the halls of Rover’s forgotten school, question the morality of forced evolution, and look skyward toward threats—and hopes—beyond the world we know.
It’s the most significant story expansion the game has seen, and the perfect moment for every Rover to answer the call back to Startorch Academy.
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