The Wuthering Waves community has been buzzing, and for very good reason. Kuro Games just officially pulled back the curtain on Hiyuki — and she’s shaping up to be an absolute game-changer.
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Who Is Hiyuki in Wuthering Waves?
On March 25, 2026, Kuro Games officially unveiled Hiyuki through the Version 3.3 drip marketing, confirming her as the next playable Resonator. The reveal quickly became one of the most discussed character announcements in the community.
Hiyuki is a miko (shrine maiden) and a member of the Special Response Force from Startorch Academy in Lahai-Roi, described officially as “the embodiment of icy purity”, driven forward by the wishes entrusted to her during brief encounters with others. Steam Community
Learn more about the Miko shrine maiden tradition that inspired her design on Wikipedia.
Hiyuki’s Confirmed Stats at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ⭐ 5-Star |
| Attribute | Glacio (Ice) |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Role | Main DPS |
| Version | 3.3 — Phase 1 |
| Estimated Release | April 30, 2026 |
| Last Glacio 5-Star | Carlotta (Version 2.0, Jan 2025) |
Why Hiyuki Is a Big Deal
Hiyuki will be the first Glacio character in a long time, as the last Resonator with that Attribute was Carlotta, featured in the first phase of the 2.0 update over a year ago. Fandom Glacio mains have been starved — and Hiyuki is finally filling that gap.
Her combat style revolves around high-speed mobility and elemental synergy, utilizing a specialized tool called a Suzu to tap into “future possibilities” and translate abstract concepts into concrete battlefield advantages. Steam Community
Her most significant feature is being a dual-form character, similar to last year’s 1st-anniversary character Jani — showcasing a trend of releasing characters with special mechanics for major anniversaries. Warhammer 40k Wiki
When Can You Pull for Hiyuki?
The patch will be released on April 30, 2026, one day after the conclusion of the ongoing Version 3.2. Hiyuki and Denia will likely release during phases 1 and 2 of the upcoming 3.3 update respectively. Fandom
As an anniversary headliner, she will likely come alongside anniversary events, login rewards, and potentially a large-scale rerun banner featuring past limited 5-star Resonators. Steam Community
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FAQs
Q: What is Hiyuki’s attribute and weapon type in Wuthering Waves?
Kuro Games has officially confirmed that Hiyuki is a Glacio attribute character who wields a Sword Khel Now — making her the first premium Glacio DPS in over a year.
Q: When does Hiyuki release in Wuthering Waves?
Hiyuki’s banner will be available on April 30, 2026, when WuWa Version 3.3 launches, and will last around three weeks.
