Glacio mains, your wait is officially over. Kuro Games has confirmed everything players needed to know about Hiyuki — the most anticipated Resonator heading into the Wuthering Waves 2nd Anniversary — and the details are as exciting as the hype promised.
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Hiyuki’s Attribute and Weapon Type — Officially Confirmed
On March 27, 2026, the official Wuthering Waves YouTube channel released character cards confirming Hiyuki’s element as Glacio and her weapon type as Sword. The Korea Times
She is the latest Glacio Resonator in the game since Carlotta, who released over a year ago in January 2025 — making Hiyuki the most eagerly awaited elemental addition in recent memory. Yahoo!
Wuthering Waves : Everything Known About Hiyuki at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Character Name | Hiyuki |
| Rarity | 5-Star |
| Element / Attribute | Glacio (Ice) |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Role | Main DPS |
| Character Type | Dual-Form |
| Affiliation | Special Response Force, Startorch Academy |
| Expected Banner Phase | Phase 1, Version 3.3 |
| Expected Release Date | April 30, 2026 |
| Version Companion | Denia (Phase 2, Fusion Rectifier) |
Who Is Hiyuki?
Hiyuki is a miko (shrine maiden) and a member of the Special Response Force from Startorch Academy in Lahai-Roi, with a long-standing connection to the Threnodian known as Aleph-1. The official drip marketing describes her as “the embodiment of icy purity,” driven forward by the wishes entrusted to her during brief encounters with others. The Korea Times
Her most significant gameplay feature is her dual-form mechanic — a trait shared with the 1st Anniversary character Jani — suggesting Kuro Games has made it a tradition to deliver transforming characters for major milestones. Billboard
Why the Community Is So Excited
Hiyuki will be released as one of two characters joining the roster in Version 3.3. Based on previous drip marketing trends, she will be available in the first phase of the update, giving her approximately three weeks of banner run-time. Vogue Philippines
As the 2nd Anniversary headliner, Hiyuki is expected to receive strong tuning and broad team compatibility — mirroring the treatment given to first anniversary characters Zani and Ciaccona. Threads
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play open-world action RPG by Kuro Games that has consistently delivered high-quality character releases, and Hiyuki looks set to raise the bar even further.
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FAQs
What element and weapon does Hiyuki use in Wuthering Waves?
Hiyuki is a confirmed 5-star Glacio (Ice) Resonator who wields a Sword — making her the first premium Glacio DPS since Carlotta over a year ago.
When is Hiyuki’s banner releasing in Wuthering Waves?
Hiyuki is expected to headline Phase 1 of Version 3.3, with the update projected to launch on April 30, 2026.
