Listen, fellow Rover, I don't know what you were doing in May 2024, but I was busy pretending I could draw. The Wuthering Waves Fan Creation Event had just gone live, and my ego said, 'How hard could it be?' Spoiler: harder than dodging a Crownless at 3 a.m. with 200 ping. But was it worth it? Absolutely. And now, in 2026, I'm here to tell you why that chaotic month of fan art still matters—and what you should learn from it if Kuro Games ever runs another one.
The pitch was simple: post your work with #WutheringWaves and #WuWaFanart on X (Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook, fill out the submission form, and maybe win up to 6,000 Astrites. That's right—6,000. Enough to make my gacha addiction purr like a happy cat. The event ran from 2024/05/24 to 2024/06/24 PT, which, in 2026, feels like a relic from a simpler time. But the rules? Oh, they're a masterclass in fandom chaos.
Who doesn't want 6,000 Astrites? Who doesn't want to be judged on 'reception among players'? And who doesn't love a Google Form that asks for your submission details while you question every life choice that led you here? I certainly didn't. But I submitted anyway.
What Could You Submit? Basically, Your Soul (But Cute)
The content requirement was delightfully broad: create your own artwork. Whether it's an illustration of your beloved character, comical moments from your adventures, or difficult combos you've mastered—anything that aligned with the theme was eligible. Artwork or video? Both were welcome.
I chose a comic strip of my Rover getting absolutely demolished by a monkey. Was it high art? No. Was it relatable? I like to think so. The judges were looking for adherence to the theme, degree of completion, reception among players, and other relevant factors. Translation: make it look like you tried, and hope the community laughs with you, not at you.
The Rewards: Astrites for Days
Let's talk prizes, because that's why half of us opened the event page in the first place. The reward table was generous enough to make a F2P player weep:
| Placement | Winners | Astrites |
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| 1st Place | 1 | 6,000 |
| 2nd Place | 2 | 3,000 |
| 3rd Place | 5 | 2,000 |
| 4th Place | 30 | 1,000 |
Thirty winners in 4th place? That's basically a participation trophy with extra sparkle. I respect it.
How to Submit Without Losing Your Mind
The submission process had two steps, and somehow people still messed it up. Step one: post your artwork on X (Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook with both hashtags #WutheringWaves and #WuWaFanart included. Step two: complete the submission form with your submission details. Once done, your submission was considered successful. That's it.
But wait—there was a catch. You had to share your post publicly with the right hashtags on the designated platforms. In 2026, I look back and think, 'Was the real challenge the art, or was it remembering to make the post public?' Yes. The answer is yes.
The Fine Print: Rules That Will Haunt You
Now, let's talk about the notes section, because it was longer than my attention span on a Monday morning. Here's the gist:
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To qualify, you needed both hashtags and the form. Miss one? You're out.
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Deleted posts were not qualified for rewards. So don't be a coward and delete your masterpiece.
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You could submit multiple entries and win multiple rewards. However, the same work published on different platforms would not count. Cross-posters, beware.
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Entries could be excluded for: not being created in accordance with Wuthering Waves, plagiarism or infringement, being outside the event period, AI assistance, extremely aggressive content (pornography, violence, politics, racism), commercial use, previous entry in other fan creation events, or being deemed inappropriate by judges.
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Failure to reply to official staff within 7 days from notification = waiver of rewards. So check your messages, you gremlin.
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The event was open to all languages. Entries differing only in language were treated as equivalent works. Finally, a rule that doesn't punish me for being monolingual.
What I Learned in 2026
If you're reading this in 2026, don't try to submit to the 2024 event. Time travel isn't in the game yet. But if Kuro Games runs another fan creation event—and they probably will—here's my advice:
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Read the rules. All of them. Yes, even the boring ones.
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Don't use AI. They will know. We will know. Your cat will know.
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Keep your post public. Don't delete it. Don't make it private. Don't hide your light under a bushel.
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Reply to staff within 7 days. Set a reminder. Set three.
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Make art because you love it. The Astrites are nice, but the memory of the community screaming over your combo video is nicer.
So, fellow Rover, whether you're a seasoned artist or someone who draws stick figures with passion, the Wuthering Waves Fan Creation Event was a wild ride. In 2026, the waves have only gotten bigger. Will you ride the next one? Or will you let the monkeys yeet you into obscurity?
I know which one I'm choosing. Probably the monkeys. But at least I'll submit the form this time.