Cubie Derby Anniversary Spectator Event - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Version 2.3

Cubie Derby Anniversary Spectator Event - Wuthering Waves (WuWa) - Version 2.3

The **Cubie Derby Anniversary Spectator Event** is a highlight of *Wuthering Waves (WuWa)* Version 2.3, celebrating the game’s first anniversary. Running from **May 14, 2025, 8:00 AM to May 26, 2025, 3:59 AM (server time)**, this event lets players support cube-shaped Resonators in a racing competition hosted by the Pioneer Association. Below is a detailed guide.

### Event Overview
- **Type**: Anniversary Spectator Event.
- **Location**: Access via the **Events** menu after reaching **Union Level 8**. No additional quest requirements are needed.
- **Objective**: Vote for your favorite Cube to win daily races, earn **Popularity Support** through tasks, and collect rewards based on race outcomes.

### Event Schedule
- **Voting Period**: Daily from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM (server time), May 14 to May 23, 2025. Players can use Popularity Support to back a Cube for the day’s race.
- **Race Time**: Daily at 8:00 PM (server time). Watch live broadcasts and cheer via in-game chat.
- **Post-Race Period**: From May 23, 2025, 7:30 PM to May 26, 2025, 3:59 AM, voting closes, but players can view results, check the patron board, watch replays, and claim rewards.
- **Total Duration**: 10 rounds across 10 days, with elimination rounds leading to a final winner.

### Gameplay Mechanics
- **Competing Cubes**: 12 Cubes, each representing a Resonator, are divided into two groups:
- **Group A**: Jinhsi Cube, Changli Cube, Calcharo Cube, Shorekeeper Cube, Camellya Cube, Carlotta Cube.
- **Group B**: Roccia Cube, Brant Cube, Cantarella Cube, Zani Cube, Cartethyia Cube, Phoebe Cube.
- **Race Structure**:
- Two Cubes are eliminated per group in the first two rounds.
- The remaining four Cubes per group advance to the finals to compete for the title of fastest Cube.
- **Popularity Support**:
- Earn by completing **Daily Tasks** (e.g., logging in, completing Guidebook missions for 100 activity points).
- Use Popularity Support to vote for the predicted round winner each day.
- **Underdog Odds**:
- Refreshed daily at 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM (server time), based on Cube rankings and community support.
- Higher Underdog Odds yield greater rewards if your chosen Cube wins. Wait until 6:00 PM to vote for the final odds to maximize returns.
- **Risk and Reward**:
- If your supported Cube wins, you receive Popularity Support multiplied by their Underdog Odds.
- If your Cube is eliminated, 80% of your invested Popularity Support is refunded.

### Rewards
- **Main Rewards**:
- **300 Astrites** (premium currency for pulls).
- **116,500 Shell Credits** (in-game currency for upgrades).
- **Popularity Rewards**: Unlocked as you accumulate Popularity Points through successful predictions and task completion.
- **Additional Notes**: Rewards are tied to your Popularity Support investments and the performance of your chosen Cubes.

### Tips and Strategies
- **Maximize Dice for Tasks**: Complete Daily Tasks (reset at 4:00 AM server time) to earn Popularity Support. Focus on simple objectives like logging in or hitting 100 activity points in the Guidebook.
- **Check Cube Skills**: Each Cube has unique abilities affecting race outcomes (e.g., speed boosts, obstacle evasion). Review skills on the event page to pick likely winners.
- **Wait for Odds**: Vote after 6:00 PM to see final Underdog Odds, prioritizing Cubes with higher multipliers for better rewards.
- **Daily Participation**: Support a Cube each day to stay eligible for rewards, even if you miss the live race.
- **Watch Replays**: Post-race replays help you analyze Cube performance for future votes.

### Additional Notes
- **Event Context**: Part of Version 2.3’s anniversary celebrations, themed around Resonators as Cubes. It follows the **Cubie Derby: Warmup** (April 29–June 11, 2025), a board-game-style event where players earn dice to collect rewards like 10 Radiant Tides and the Flight Aspect: The Laureate glider skin.
- **Related Events**: Other Version 2.3 events include **Cube, Cubic n Cubie** (combat with Cube allies), **Memory Travelogue** (photo collection), and **Gilded Nightmarket** (points exchange for Tides and Echoes).
- **Troubleshooting**: If the event isn’t accessible, ensure you’re at Union Level 8. Check the Events menu or progress in the main story if needed.
- **Community Sentiment**: Players appreciate the event’s low-pressure voting system and Astrite rewards, though some note the anniversary pull count (115–120 pulls) is generous but tied to active participation.

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