Wuthering Waves
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| Developer(s) | Kuro Games |
| Publisher(s) | Kuro Games |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platform(s) | iOS Android Microsoft Windows macOS |
| Release | iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows May 22, 2024 macOS TBD |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing, gacha game |
Wuthering Waves (simplified Chinese: 鸣潮; traditional Chinese: 鳴潮; pinyin: Míng Cháo; lit. 'Sound Tide') is a free-to-play action role-playing game developed and published by Kuro Games. It was released on May 23, 2024 (UTC+8).
Being an open world gacha game, Wuthering Waves has been compared to other titles such as Genshin Impact, but aims to emphasize combat more than its predecessors.[1]
Synopsis[edit]
Wuthering Waves is set in a futuristic post-apocalyptic open world after a catastrophe called the Lament wiped out most of humanity and caused unknown beings and monsters to appear. However, humanity soon adapted to the threat and over time rebuilt civilization. The story follows the amnesiac Rover, who has awoken from a deep slumber and sets out to explore this new world.
Gameplay[edit]
Wuthering Waves is set in an open world.[2] The player controls the protagonist, the Rover, as well as recruited units called Resonators, which are split into 4-star and 5-star rarities.[1] The endgame content features modes where characters can be used in a series of combat challenges.[3]
The game's gacha system features banners known as Convenes, where Resonators and weapons can be obtained. There are three types of Convenes: novice, event, and standard. A pity system guarantees that 5-star items are obtained within a set amount of pulls.[4]
Development[edit]
Wuthering Waves was revealed on May 23, 2022 on Kuro Games' social media accounts. It was first announced for the iOS platform on March 25, 2024.[5]
The game underwent two closed beta tests, with the second concluding in March 2024. After the first closed beta test, the story content was largely reworked in response to player feedback that it felt "uncomfortable".[3]
On March 29, 2024, it was announced that Wuthering Waves was to be released on iOS, Android, and PC via the Epic Games Store, on May 22, 2024.[6] In May 2024, it was announced that Wuthering Waves will be released through the Mac App Store in the future.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Wuthering Waves release window, platforms, trailer, and more". March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Wuthering Waves Gameplay Trailer Shows Open-World Action". Siliconera. 2022-07-26. Archived from the original on 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ a b "This Genshin Impact rival brings the HoYoverse charm but with better combat". PCGamesN. March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Is Wuthering Waves a gacha game? Here's what you can expect | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. March 8, 2024.
- ^ Koeinigin Yu. "Confirmed! Wuthering Waves official release date". Gamestegy. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ D'Angelo, William (March 29, 2024). "Wuthering Waves Releases May 22 for PC and Mobile". VGChartz.
- ^ Lada, Jenni (May 20, 2024). "Wuthering Waves Launch Trailer and Mac Store Release Shared". Siliconera. Retrieved May 21, 2024.