Gorgeous Genshin Impact-like open-world RPG Wuthering Waves confirms PS5 release. |UP| Set to release May 22 on PC, iOS, Android, and Epic Games Store

Gamernyc78 · 26 Jan 2024

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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 surmount the Lament. Wuthering Waves is currently under development. Follow us for more...

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Gorgeous Genshin Impact-like open-world RPG Wuthering Waves confirms PS5 release, devs say "90% of the story has been completely rewritten" after test feedback

Developer Kuro Game is hoping to make a better impression this time around

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"Honestly, it was not an easy decision. We only had six months to make all those adjustments when we had been developing our game for 2 - 3 years. We were under a lot of pressure but knew it was the right thing to do," the developer reveals.

Talking about Wuthering Waves' updated art, the developer adds: "One of the most brought up issues was that the color palette of the open world was too dull - depressing even." He continues: "We [took] inspiration from famous animation series to create a more vibrant look and feel. We aimed to make it feel like an immersive and enjoyable anime series filled with stunning animation."

Last week, during Unreal Fest '23 in Shanghai, Kuro Game also revealed that Wuthering Waves would be heading to PS4 and PS5 alongside PC and mobile. Not only this but, according to a Twitter user's translation, the graphics settings for PS5 will be identical to the ultra settings on the PC version. As for PS4, the last-gen version will boast settings that are slightly higher than the maximum mobile settings.

Registration for the beta is open now (via the official website) for PC, iOS, and Android, and will end on February 7, 2024 - ready to kick off on a yet-to-be-revealed date and time.

Update 3/29

7/23

via Gematsu

Kuro Games will release a PlayStation 5 version of free-to-play open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves, the developer announced. A release date was not announced.

The PlayStation 5 version of Wuthering Waves will be playable at ChinaJoy 2024, which will run from July 26 to 29 at Shanghai New International Expo Center in Shanghai, China.

Wuthering Waves first launched for PC via client download and Epic Games Store, iOS via App Store, and Android via Google Play on May 22.

Here is an overview of the game, via its store pages:

Yurinka · 27 Jan 2024

Looking good. Seems a good candidate to get support from Sony maybe via China Hero Project.

Gamernyc78 · 27 Jan 2024

Yurinka said:
Looking good. Seems a good candidate to get support from Sony maybe via China Hero Project.

Does look pretty good and nice anime.

Systemshock2023 · 27 Jan 2024

I got more into anime recently but just can't stand the look of post 90s material and specially this generic/assambly line look of modern anime. I guess, making them look like Policenauts/AD Police/Silent Moebius would be too costly.

Yurinka · 27 Jan 2024

Systemshock2023 said:
I got more into anime recently but just can't stand the look of post 90s material and specially this generic/assambly line look of modern anime. I guess, making them look like Policenauts/AD Police/Silent Moebius would be too costly.

I also prefer a more late '80s/'90s anime style. Shirow, Bubblegum Crisis, Record of Lodoss War, Akira, etc. It doesn't cost more, it's only personal preferences of the devs/artists when choosing the artstyle for the theme and settings, character design, shadowing and color pallete.

I assume they may choose a more modern look to make it more appealing to younger audiences because they know it works nowadays, at least with them.

Gamernyc78 · 29 Mar 2024

anonpuffs · 29 Mar 2024

Feedback on this game from the beta is kinda mixed btw.

John Elden Ring · 23 Jul 2024

via Gematsu

Kuro Games will release a PlayStation 5 version of free-to-play open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves, the developer announced. A release date was not announced.

The PlayStation 5 version of Wuthering Waves will be playable at ChinaJoy 2024, which will run from July 26 to 29 at Shanghai New International Expo Center in Shanghai, China.

Wuthering Waves first launched for PC via client download and Epic Games Store, iOS via App Store, and Android via Google Play on May 22.

Here is an overview of the game, via its store pages:

About
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 surmount the Lament.

Introduction
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.
Key Features

Desolated by the Lament, Civilization is Born Anew / Delve Into an Expansive World – Embrace high degrees of freedom in immersive overworld explorations. Utilize grapple and wall dash to travel great distances and overcome obstacles with little strain for stamina consumed. As the world of Solaris-3 unfolds, your lost memory begins to see its recovery through this ceaseless quest.

Strike Fast and Unleash Your Inner Warrior / Engage in Smooth and 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.

Forte Awakened, Journey Alongside Your Companions / Encounter Resonators – 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.

Power of Your Foes at Your Command / Collect Echoes to Aid You in Battle – Capture lingering phantoms of Tacet Discords to harness your own Echoes. Upon this mystic land of everlasting reverberations, a diverse array of Echo Skills will strike enemies with powerful responses.

anonpuffs · 23 Jul 2024