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Wuthering Waves

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.

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Developer description

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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. Welcome aboard, roving voyager. Upon the shores lay the silent embers of a world during the Ebb Tide. Desolated by the Lament, the erstwhile creations and earthly beings are left static. But they strike back, strong enough to penetrate the silence. Humanity has risen anew from the ashes of the apocalypse. And you, Rover, are poised for an adventure of Awakening. Companions to meet, enemies to conquer, new powers to gain, hidden truths to unveil, and unseen spectacles to behold... A vast world of endless possibilities awaits. The choice rests in your hands. Be the answer, be the leader, and follow the sounds to arrive at a new future. As Wuthering Waves echo endlessly, mankind set sail on a new journey. Rise and embark on your odyssey, Rover. Delve into an expansive world / Desolated by the Lament, civilization is born anew…

Player sentiment

What players actually say

All Steam reviews ↗
88%positive · Very Positive
30.6K English reviews · Oct 21, 2026
“The game itself is very fun and I think it's one of the best gacha games ever, but sadly I don't play it much because it doesn't run smoothly on my computer. I have it installed on my HDD because my SSD has no space, so it stutters like crazy during the first 30 minutes of my play session and it loads very slowly.…”
Pawkiro

24.5h played · 13 helpful

Steam ↗
“Wuthering Waves has been an amazing experience so far. The main storyline is incredibly captivating and keeps you interested in seeing what happens next. The world, storytelling, and characters all come together really well and make the game easy to get immersed in. Many beautifully designed characters to collect a…”
Cathre

246h played · 12 helpful

Steam ↗
“Wuthering Waves has plenty of strong pieces, but it spends too much time chasing Genshin Impact instead of fully trusting its own ideas. Its combat is genuinely enjoyable, movement feels fresh, the world has promise, and there is a solid amount of content to dig into. Even so, the game often comes across as too fami…”
excal

458h played · 3 helpful

Steam ↗
“Beautifully designed landscapes, top-notch character sound design, and fluid animations all contribute to my overall enjoyment. The music is phenomenal, with many of the OSTs bringing so much emotion and atmosphere to particular scenes, characters, and locations. The story is compelling, even if some parts are slowe…”
Bonzai

293h played · 2 helpful

Steam ↗

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Specs

System requirements

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minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) / Ryzen 2700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 570/Intel ARC A380
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional Notes: HDD Supported, SSD Recommended.

recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) / Ryzen 3700
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/AMD Radeon RX 5700XT/intel ARC A750
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required.

FAQ

Common questions

When was Wuthering Waves released?+

Steam lists the release date as Apr 28, 2025.

What platforms is Wuthering Waves available on?+

Windows

How is Wuthering Waves reviewed on Steam?+

Very Positive — 88% of 30.6K English reviews are positive, captured Oct 21, 2026.