Wuthering Waves 1.2 patch to give away free Xiangli Yao to all players

Kuro Games will reward all Wuthering Waves players with a new 5-star Resonator in the upcoming 1.2 update. The developers have announced that the recently teased Electro character, Xiangli Yao, will be given out for free to everyone during the second half of the version update. Considering how coveted 5-star units are in this action-adventure RPG, fans will be delighted to hear this news.

Here's a look at the latest information from Kuro Games about free Xiangli Yao in Wuthering Waves version 1.2.

Note: Some aspects of this article are based on leaks and are subject to change. Readers are advised to take the information with a grain of salt.

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Wuthering Waves announces free 5-star character Xiangli Yao for version 1.2

Wuthering Waves version 1.2, titled "In the Turquoise Moonglow," will soon be released on August 15, 2024. It is set to introduce Xiangli Yao (Electro) and Zhezhi (Glacio) as playable 5-star Resonators. While the former is speculated to be featured on the gacha banner during the first half, the latter will debut during the second.

In anticipation of the update, the developer recently released Developer's Message Vol. 4, which includes some major announcements and information about upcoming optimizations.

While leaks had previously suggested this, the developer has now confirmed that Xiangli Yao will be given out as a free reward to all players in Wuthering Waves version 1.2. The character will be offered during the second half of the update and will likely be a reward for an exclusive event.

Free Xiangli Yao announcement (Image via Kuro Games)

However, it is currently unknown for how long Xiangli Yao will be available in the game and how players can obtain him. He may become a permanent reward like the free 4-star Yuanwu (Electro) or may only be available for a limited time. As such, getting him for free as soon as possible in the 1.2 update is recommended to avoid missing out on this free 5-star Resonator.

Leaks regarding Xiangli Yao's gameplay and kit suggest he may be a main DPS character wielding a Gauntlet, similar to Yuanwu. In the narrative, he is the Principal Investigator of the Huaxu Academy in Huanglong and a renowned genius.