Jingran Arrives in Wuthering Waves: Release Date, Banner, and Server Times

On September 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM server time, Wuthering Waves will open the doors to Jingran’s debut banner, and the community is already buzzing like a hive of angry wasps. For players who have been saving their Astrite since Qingxiao’s arrival, this is the moment they have been waiting for — or dreading, depending on how badly the gacha gods have treated them. Jingran steps into the spotlight right after Qingxiao’s run, and his banner is set to last roughly three weeks, closing its curtains when Version 3.6 ends. In typical Kuro Games fashion, the timing is precise, the hype is real, and the pressure to pull is sky-high.

⏳ The Countdown Is On

The clock is ticking, and there is no two ways about it. Jingran arrives on September 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM server time. That means the second-half banner of Version 3.6 goes live at the exact same moment across every server, but the local clock looks different depending on where a player’s account calls home.

Server	Local Release Time	UTC Offset
America	10:00 AM CT	UTC-5
Europe	10:00 AM CET	UTC+1
Asia	10:00 AM SGT	UTC+8

Players on the America server can watch the countdown tick toward zero, but the same instant applies to everyone. No server gets a head start, and no platform gets a secret shortcut. Whether a player logs in from PC or console, the banner flips on like a switch.

🌊 Who Else Is on Jingran’s Banner?

A debut banner is rarely a solo act, and Jingran’s is no exception. Alongside his release, Wuthering Waves will feature two reruns and three rate-up 4-star characters. The full lineup includes:

Character	Element	Weapon	Banner Status
Hiyuki	Glacio	Sword	Rerun
Mornye	Fusion	Broadblade	Rerun
Mortefi	Fusion	Pistols	Rate-up 4-star
Aalto	Aero	Pistols	Rate-up 4-star
Yuanwu	Electro	Gauntlets	Rate-up 4-star

That is a lineup with some serious variety. Hiyuki brings the chill of Glacio and the elegance of a sword, while Mornye swings a broadblade with Fusion fire. Mortefi, Aalto, and Yuanwu may be four-stars, but they are no slouches. Mortefi remains a dependable Fusion pistol user, Aalto offers Aero mobility and pistol pressure, and Yuanwu brings Electro gauntlets with a knack for keeping teams on their feet. For newer players, this banner could be a goldmine of roster depth. For veterans, it is a chance to grab duplicates, build constellations, or finally fill a gap that has been nagging at their account.

🔥 Why the Timing Matters

Jingran’s banner lands immediately after Qingxiao, which is a double-edged sword. Qingxiao, the Aero DPS with Tune Strain - Shifting, has already tempted plenty of players to empty their wallets and their Astrite reserves. Her best build and best teams are still hot topics, and anyone who invested heavily in her may find themselves short on pulls when Jingran arrives. That is the classic gacha trap: the house always wins if players do not plan ahead.

But there is also a silver lining. A banner that lasts around three weeks gives players time to scrape together resources from events, dailies, and exploration. It is not a sprint; it is a marathon. The key is to know when to hold them and when to fold them. If Jingran is a must-have, then every Astrite counts. If the reruns are more appealing, then the focus shifts. Either way, the deadline is tied to Version 3.6’s end, so procrastination can cost a player dearly.

🎮 Version 3.6 and the Road Ahead

Version 3.6 will not last forever. Jingran’s banner is expected to run for roughly three weeks, and when it wraps, Version 3.6 wraps with it. That makes the release window a natural cutoff point for saving, spending, and strategizing. After that, Version 3.7 will roll in with its own surprises, its own livestream codes, and its own shiny new characters. Players who miss Jingran’s debut will have to wait for a rerun, and in Wuthering Waves, waiting can feel like watching paint dry.

For now, the smart move is simple: mark the calendar, check the server time, and decide how much the banner is worth. The release date is September 10, 2026. The time is 10:00 AM server time. The featured characters are Hiyuki, Mornye, Mortefi, Aalto, and Yuanwu. The rest is up to luck, discipline, and a little bit of gacha magic.

💎 Final Thoughts

Jingran’s arrival is another reminder that Wuthering Waves never slows down for long. One banner ends, another begins, and the community is left juggling hype, resources, and a mountain of build guides. Qingxiao’s best teams and build are still fresh in the conversation, but Jingran is already stealing the spotlight. For players who have been waiting for a reason to pull, this is it. For players who need to save, this is the ultimate test of willpower.

At the end of the day, the banner will come and go. The tides will shift, the meta will evolve, and another wave will crash in. But for three weeks in September 2026, Jingran will be the name on everyone’s lips. Whether that name brings joy or heartbreak depends on the pulls — and on whether the gacha gods decide to smile.

Quick Recap:

• 🗓️ Release date: September 10, 2026

• ⏰ Release time: 10:00 AM server time

• 🌍 Server times: America 10:00 AM CT, Europe 10:00 AM CET, Asia 10:00 AM SGT

• 📅 Banner duration: about three weeks, ending with Version 3.6

• ⭐ Featured: Jingran, Hiyuki, Mornye, Mortefi, Aalto, and Yuanwu

• 🎮 Platforms: PC and console