Hey, fellow Rovers—can you believe we are already in 2026? I still remember scrolling through Wuthering Waves fan posts back when the official Fan Creation Event was live from May 24 to June 24, 2024 (PT). If you are hunting for a contest to join right now in 2026, I have to be straight with you: that specific event is closed. I am just a regular player, not an organizer, and I am writing this as a look back and a practical checklist for whatever fan creation event comes next. Why bring up an old event? Because the rules, reward table, and submission habits are still useful—and honestly, they tell us a lot about how these contests work.
The original idea was simple: create your own artwork. That could be an illustration of a beloved character, a funny moment from your adventures, or a difficult combo you finally mastered. The event welcomed artwork and video, as long as it fit the theme. Creators posted on X (Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook with both required event tags and then completed the official submission form. The post had to be public, and the submission was only counted after the form was completed. I like that structure because it gives artists and video makers room to be creative without forcing everyone into one format. Wouldn't it be nice if every event were that flexible?
Here is the reward table from the 2024 event, which is still a good benchmark for how fan contests often scale:
| Placement | Winners | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 1 | 6,000 Astrites |
| 2nd Place | 2 | 3,000 Astrites |
| 3rd Place | 5 | 2,000 Astrites |
| 4th Place | 30 | 1,000 Astrites |
Now, the judging side is where I would pay close attention. Eligible works were evaluated on adherence to the theme, degree of completion, reception among players, and other relevant factors. That means a polished piece with a clear Wuthering Waves identity had an advantage, but community reaction also mattered. Is that fair? Mostly, yes—fan events are social by nature, so reception is part of the experience. Still, I would not treat popularity as the only signal. A quiet but beautifully finished illustration can absolutely deserve attention.
There were also important notes that I would tape to my monitor if I were entering today. First, both required event tags had to be included, and the official submission form had to be completed. Deleted posts were not qualified for rewards. You could submit multiple entries and win multiple rewards, but the same work published on different platforms did not count more than once. That last point is easy to miss, right? Cross-posting is normal, but it is not a multiplier.
Then there was the exclusion list. Works not created in accordance with Wuthering Waves were out. Plagiarism or infringement of intellectual property rights was out. Works submitted outside the event period were out. AI-assisted works were out. Extremely aggressive content—including pornography, violence, politics, or racism—was out. Works already used for commercial purposes were out. Works previously entered into other fan creation events were out. And works deemed inappropriate by the judges were out. That is a long list, but it makes sense: fan creation events need clear boundaries so the fun stays fun.
One more rule I appreciated: the event was open to submissions from all languages, and creators proficient in any language could compete for rewards. Entries differing only in language were treated as equivalent works. That is a smart way to keep the contest global without punishing people for writing in their own language. Also, if you won, you had to reply to official staff within seven days from the date of notification. Miss that window and you would be considered to have waived the reward. Ouch—can you imagine winning Astrites and then losing them because you did not check your messages?
So what should you do in 2026? Do not submit to the 2024 event and expect a response. Treat this as a template instead. If a new Wuthering Waves fan creation event appears, verify the dates, the required tags, the official submission form, the reward table, and the exclusion rules before you post. Check official channels rather than old screenshots. Would I enter again if a fresh event opened? Absolutely. I would probably make a short comic about Echo farming or a combo video with too many failed attempts. The point is to create something that feels like Wuthering Waves—and to read the rules twice before hitting publish. 🎨