Kuro Games has announced a collaboration between Wuthering Waves and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series featuring a free playable character [1].

This partnership merges two distinct fan bases by integrating popular characters from the Cyberpunk universe into the open-world combat system of Wuthering Waves. Such cross-franchise events are designed to generate mutual promotion and attract new players to both properties [3].

The announcement arrived via an official combat trailer published June 7, 2024 [2]. The trailer, which runs for one and a half minutes, showcases the gameplay and abilities of the character Rebecca [4]. According to the developer, Rebecca will be available to players June 8, 2024 [1].

Players can access the character across several platforms, including PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android [1]. The collaboration is also available on PC via the Steam and Epic Games Store platforms [5].

While some reports suggested a 2026 release window, primary sources from IGN and MSN confirm the character launch occurred in June 2024 [1, 2]. This collaboration marks a significant step for Kuro Games in establishing high-profile partnerships with established media franchises.

“Kuro Games has announced a collaboration between Wuthering Waves and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series”

The integration of a high-profile IP like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners suggests a strategy by Kuro Games to increase the global visibility of Wuthering Waves. By offering a popular character for free, the developer lowers the barrier to entry for new users while rewarding existing players, potentially increasing daily active user counts during the event period.