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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.

88%
of 51154 reviews
Free
Released: Apr 28, 2025  •  Developer: KURO GAMES  •  Publisher: KURO GAMES

The Developer Says...

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

Embrace high degrees of freedom in immersive overworld explorations. Free yourself from stamina limits, dash and parkour on walls, take Flight, and ride a high-mobility expedition motorbike to enjoy open-world exploration. As the world of Solaris-3 unfolds, your lost memory begins to see its recovery through this ceaseless quest.

Enjoy extreme battle experience / Engage in smooth & fast-paced combat

Avail against enemy attacks in smooth and fast-paced combat. Apply easy controls of Extreme Evasion, Dodge Counter, Echo Skill, and unique QTE mechanisms that allow the fullest possibility of battle experience.

Immerse in breathtaking storytelling / Witness a delicate fusion of story, sound, and vision

With cinematic narratives, rich music, and stunning animation, Solaris delivers a high-quality sensory journey that brings every story to life.

Encounter Resonators / Forte awakened, journey alongside your companions

Compose a harmonious battle concerto with Resonators of different abilities. Their unique Fortes revealing distinctive personalities will be your strong assets for the journey ahead.

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Back of the Box Details

Steam Deck

Playable

DLC

None

DRM/EULA Notices

Requires 3rd-Party Account: Kuro Games account (Supports Linking to Steam Account), Uses Kernel Level Anti-Cheat Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE), Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Wuthering Waves EULA

Achievements

None

Ratings

None

Demo

None

Metacritic

None

Content Notices

In-game purchases, Online interactivity

Controller Support

PS Xbox

Reviews

88%

Very Positive

Based on 51154 reviews


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