In 30 seconds
- An open-world action RPG by Kuro Games, set in a world rebuilt after a catastrophe.
- You play the Rover, waking with no memory, in a world full of echoes of the past.
- Combat is the headline: fast, precise, with parries and character swaps.
- Free to play, with a gacha for characters. Version 3.7 launched on September 30, 2026; its second phase began October 22.
What's new in version 3.7
Version 3.7, "Prism's Illusion, Heart's Illumination", launched on September 30, 2026, and closes the Xuanfang saga:
- Two new 5★ Resonators, both Electro: Hsin, the Moon Fox Sentinel of Mengzhou (first phase), and Suoming (second phase, from October 22 to November 11).
- A new story act: Main Quest Chapter IV, Act IV, "Simulacrum of the Heart".
- A new area: the Simulacrum Nexus of Mengzhou.
- Five new Echoes and two new weapons for your builds.
Where you'll explore
You start in Jinzhou, then push out to the Gorges of Spirits, Mt. Firmament and the mysterious Black Shores. Version 2.0 opened Rinascita, an archipelago of independent city-states whose main city, Ragunna, is known for its carnivals and arts. The 3.x story then took you to Mengzhou, where version 3.7 adds a new area.
Traversal is part of the fun: you sprint up walls, glide off rooftops and grapple across gaps, so crossing the map feels as quick as the fights. Landscapes range from golden forests and misty cliffs to frozen ruins and lantern-lit towns.
Combat: the reason to play
Wuthering Waves rewards timing: dodge or parry at the right moment, swap characters to chain their skills, and turn defeated enemies' powers into your own build pieces. It's the closest thing to a character action game in the open-world gacha space.
The Echo system is the other hook: defeated enemies can become Echoes, which you equip to gain their skills and stats. Hunting the right Echo for your team is how builds come together, and every version adds new ones — 3.7 brought five.
Can my PC run it?
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit, DirectX 12 | same |
| CPU | Core i5 (9th gen) / Ryzen 7 2700 | Core i7 (9th gen) / Ryzen 7 3700 |
| GPU | GTX 1060 / RX 570 / Arc A380 | RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / Arc A750 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB, SSD recommended | 150 GB, SSD required |
Official figures from the Steam store page (October 2026). Settings to change first and what each graphics card can expect: Wuthering Waves PC requirements & best settings.
Can my PC run Wuthering Waves?
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Is it pay-to-win?
Wuthering Waves is a gacha game, so here is the honest picture:
- There is no PvP: spending never lets another player beat you.
- On character banners, a 5★ is guaranteed within 80 pulls; if it isn't the featured character, the next 5★ is.
- On weapon banners, the first 5★ is the featured weapon.
- The story and the open world are free; spending speeds up collecting specific Resonators.
Banner rules change; we check them at each update.
Is it for you?
You'll love it if combat feel matters more to you than anything else.
Not for you if…
- You want a relaxed, combat-light experience.
- Your PC sits well below the minimum: big updates have raised the bar.
- You play on a Mac: on computer, it's Windows only.
Torn between this and Genshin? Read Wuthering Waves vs Genshin Impact.
FAQ
Is Wuthering Waves free? Yes.
Who makes it? Kuro Games.
Is it hard to run? Less than it looks: a GTX 1060-class card meets the minimum. Plan for 150 GB of free space, though.
Is it on Steam? Yes, as well as the official launcher.
What's the current version? Version 3.7, live since September 30, 2026; its second phase runs until November 11.
