Vodyanitsa, the Prima Soprano of the Korolevskiy Troupe, is a Hydro character joining Genshin Impact during Version 7.1. She was first shown as a non-playable figure in the Snezhnaya story and formally teased through official drip marketing on August 18, 2026, which locked her in as a rate-up character for the upcoming version.
Quick answer: Vodyanitsa releases within Version 7.1, which goes live on September 23, 2026. Her exact banner phase is not officially confirmed yet, so treat her release as a window inside 7.1 rather than a fixed date.
Release status: Window inside Version 7.1
Version 7.1 is confirmed to launch on September 23, 2026. Vodyanitsa is a confirmed featured character in that version, but the developer has not yet stated which banner phase carries her. That places her firmly in a release window, not a fixed launch day.
Two outcomes are realistic. Her banner could open on the first day of the version alongside Vesna, similar to how paired 5-star banners have launched together before. It could also arrive in the second half of the version around October 14, 2026, following the more common pattern for a second-phase 5-star. Nothing beyond the Version 7.1 launch date is officially locked, so any second-phase timing stays provisional until the 7.1 livestream.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Version | 7.1 (confirmed) |
| Version 7.1 launch | September 23, 2026 |
| First-half window | September 23, 2026 (possible, shared with Vesna) |
| Second-half window | October 14, 2026 (possible, not confirmed) |
| Element | Hydro |
| Likely weapon | Catalyst |
Note: Vodyanitsa carries a standard Hydro Vision rather than a Stellar Linchpin, so her exact rarity has not been formally stated. Her prominent role in the Snezhnaya story points toward a 5-star billing.
How to confirm her banner is live
Her precise banner date will be finalized during the Version 7.1 livestream. Once that broadcast airs, the phase and start date move from a window to a fixed schedule. You will know her banner is active when it appears on the in-game wish screen as a rate-up event with her name and the Hydro element listed.
Who Vodyanitsa is
Vodyanitsa is the last remaining singer of the Water Imps of Snezhnaya and the lead soprano of the Korolevskiy Troupe. As the troupe’s Prima Soprano, she is known for memorizing and performing the hardest pieces at the Korolevskiy Theater. She speaks to her ancestors as though they are still present, muttering to herself in her dressing room, which adds to the mystery around her.
Her title is Lingering Siren-Song, and her constellation is named Piscicula Aurea, Latin for “little fish of gold,” a nod to both her Hydro heritage and her status as a celebrated performer. Linnea’s character notes describe an allure hidden inside her voice that, if fully unleashed, could bewitch every listener. In the Snezhnaya story she appears alongside the dancer Odette and Alyosha, part of a group working against larger plans in the region.
The name itself comes from Slavic folklore, where Vodyanitsa is a female water spirit, fitting for a character built around water, song, and a siren-like edge. Her design leans into that heritage with long green-blue hair, a white and blue dress, and fish-inspired elements.
Vodyanitsa voice actors
The full voice cast was confirmed through the “Sudden Snow” Transcendence trailer in each language.
| Language | Voice actor |
|---|---|
| English | Suzie Yeung |
| Japanese | Ito Kanae |
| Chinese | Su Wan |
| Korean | Kim Ye-ryeong |
English voice actor Suzie Yeung also voices Eula in Genshin Impact, while Japanese actor Ito Kanae brings a long anime résumé to the role. That casting continuity is a small but useful marker if you are matching her voice against characters you already know.
For now, the safe read is simple. Vodyanitsa arrives during Version 7.1, the version starts September 23, 2026, and her exact banner phase stays a window until the 7.1 livestream nails it down. Once that stream airs, the second-phase timing can be locked in or ruled out.
