Wuthering Waves (simplified Chinese: 鸣潮; traditional Chinese: 鳴潮; pinyin: Míng Cháo; lit. 'Sound Tide') is an upcoming free-to-play action role-playing game developed and published by the game company Kuro Game. It is set to release on May 22, 2024 (NA Time) and on May 23, 2024 (Chinese Time).
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| Developer(s) | Kuro Game |
| Publisher(s) | Kuro Game |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | May 22, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing, gacha game |
The game is set into a futuristic post-apocalyptic open world, where a mysterious catastrophe known as the Lament swept the globe, wiping out most of humanity and leaving it on the verge of extinction. After the calamity, unknown beings and monsters appeared around the world, but humanity soon adapts to the threat, and finds a way to cope, and live with the monsters, slowly rebuilding civilization. The player takes the role of the Rover, who has woken from its deep slumber. On the Rover's journey, they will explore the vast lands and are greeted by an expansive new world filled with novel sights and newfangled tech.
A gacha game, Wuthering Waves has been compared to other titles such as Genshin Impact. It aims to emphasize combat.[1]
Gameplay edit
Wuthering Waves is an open world.[2] The player gets to control the protagonist, the Rover, as well as recruited units that are called Resonators, which are split into 4-star and 5-star rarities.[1] The endgame content features a roguelike mode where one character can be used for a series of combat challenges.[3]
The game's gacha system features banners known as Convenes, where Resonators and weapons can be pulled. 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 (Chinese Time) on their social media accounts. It was first announced on the IOS platform on 25.03.2024.[5] According to the news, the game is going to be released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android and iOS.[6]
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 is to be released on PC, iOS, Android, and Epic Games Store on May 22, 2024.[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.
- ^ KoeniginYu. "Release Date, Characters, Pre-Registration and More". gamestegy. gamestegy.com.
- ^ D'Angelo, William (March 29, 2024). "Wuthering Waves Releases May 22 for PC and Mobile". VGChartz.