Wuthering Waves
Action
Adventure
RPG
Free To Play
Single-player
In-App Purchases
Partial Controller Support

Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

Developers: KURO GAMES
Publishers: KURO GAMES
Release Date: Apr 28, 2025
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 11k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(91%)
High-quality graphics
Engaging combat
Vast open world
Responsive developers
Generous gacha
Story
Gacha system
Exploration
Optimization issues
High storage
Convoluted story
50/50 system
Male-to-female ratio
The general sentiment among players highlights high-quality graphics and engaging combat as major strengths of the game. However, performance issues and extensive storage requirements are commonly cited concerns. While the game's story receives praise in parts, some find it convoluted and slow initially. The gacha system is viewed as generous, yet its reliance on RNG remains a point of contention. Overall, players appreciate the developers' commitment to improvement, though technical optimizations remain a pressing issue.

Positive Points

  • The game has high-quality graphics and visual design, which many players appreciate.
  • Combat is engaging and fluid, with emphasis on mechanics like dodging, parrying, and chaining abilities.
  • The exploration aspect of the game is highly praised, offering a vast and beautiful open world to explore.
  • Developers are noted for listening to player feedback and making consistent improvements.
  • Generous gacha system, especially in comparison to other gacha games, with frequent updates and events.
  • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly with new updates, causing performance problems for many players.
  • Storage requirements are extremely high, making it difficult for players with limited space.
  • Story is critiqued for being convoluted or filled with jargon, and some find the early parts especially slow and less engaging.
  • Gacha mechanics are a point of contention due to the 50/50 system and perceived grindiness for character and resource acquisition.
  • Some players express dissatisfaction with the male-to-female character ratio, preferring more male character options.
  • Mixed Points

  • The story and characters receive mixed feedback, with some players finding them well-written and others considering them lackluster.
  • The gacha system is both praised for its generosity compared to other games and criticized for its drop rates and reliance on RNG.
  • While many enjoy the exploration and world-building, others find it overwhelming or not as interactive as expected.
  • Common Themes

  • The game is often compared to Genshin Impact, usually favorably in terms of gameplay and exploration.
  • There's a strong emphasis on character and story being key components, but they are polarizing among players.
  • Technical issues, particularly related to optimization and storage, are a common complaint.
  • Players appreciate the development team's responsiveness to feedback and ability to deliver consistent updates.
  • Updated 1/6/2026, 12:01:10 AM UTC