The highly anticipated Wuthering Waves 2.3 update is set to drop on April 29, 2025, coinciding with the game’s first anniversary and its official launch on Steam. This update is shaping up to be a major one, bringing new five-star characters, powerful weapons, and possibly a brand-new region for players to explore.

New Playable Characters

The 2.3 update introduces two new five-star Resonators, each bringing unique abilities and fighting styles:

Zani (Electro – Gauntlet User)A loyal and disciplined Montelli employee, Zani is expected to be a high-damage melee fighter specializing in Electro-based attacks. She’s rumored to have fast, combo-heavy moves and abilities that ignore enemy defense.

Ciaccona (Aero – Broadblade User)A charismatic bard from Rinascita, Ciaccona wields a massive broadblade with fluid, dance-like movements. Her kit is expected to focus on Aero Erosion mechanics, increasing Aero damage and reducing enemy resistance.

Both characters are set to appear in two separate banner phases, with Zani likely headlining the first half of the update.

New Signature Weapons

Alongside the new characters, exclusive five-star weapons are being introduced:

Zani’s Signature Weapon

• Base ATK: 588
• Crit DMG Bonus: 48.6%
• Effect: Increases ATK by 12%. Resonance Liberation ignores 8% of enemy DEF, and damage from Spectro Frazzle is boosted by 50% for 14 seconds

Ciaccona’s Signature Weapon

• Base ATK: 500
• Crit Rate Bonus: 36%
• Effect: Increases ATK by 12%. Attacks that apply Aero Erosion boost Aero DMG by 20% and lower enemy Aero resistance.

These weapons are designed to synergize perfectly with their respective Resonators, maximizing damage output.

New Region & Exploration Content

Data-mined files from version 2.2’s preload suggest that Rinascita, a long-teased region in Wuthering Waves’ lore, could finally be opening up in 2.3. This area is expected to introduce new environmental puzzles, combat encounters, and possibly even unique traversal mechanics.

Additionally, since this update aligns with the game’s first anniversary, special limited-time events and rewards are highly likely. Rumors hint at free character pulls, exclusive cosmetics, and possibly a 5-star selector, though official confirmation is still pending.

With new characters, weapons, and a possible fresh region to explore, Wuthering Waves 2.3 is shaping up to be one of the biggest updates yet. As the April 29 release date approaches, we can expect more official teasers and confirmations from the developers.