Summary
Wuthering Waveshas officially launched for select devices, and players aren’t happy with what they’re seeing. The game is being criticized for a number of issues ranging from graphics to audio, with some players strongly convinced thatWuthering Waveswas releasedbefore it was really ready.
Wuthering Wavesis a gacha open world game that’s caught the attention of players of HoYoverse giantGenshin Impact. Like other gacha games, players can pull for weapons and party members, adding a level of luck and challenge to the title. WithWuthering Waves' initial reveal back in 2022, fans have been waiting for this one, but some are now saying that the wait should have been longer for the sake of quality.
Numerous players of the game have been quick to share their opinions following its release. While thecombat gameplay ofWuthering Waveshas been received fairly well, numerous other elements haven’t, like the English dub, animations, textures, and system stability. With the audio, players have said that voice lines tend to get cut off when cutscenes end, volume sometimes seemingly drops out on its own for idle voices, and the English dub sounds as though it was recorded poorly, with audible popping sounds for some characters. Others have noted that the English dub sounds stilted and awkward, with many fans switching to the Japanese or Chinese audio options instead.
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Another player has pointed out a bizarre animation of climbing stairs, where the legs rise oddly and the upper body doesn’t respond in a normal way to the motion. Rover’s feet also visibly clip through some of the steps, making some players question why, as many games utilize Inverse Kinematics (IK) to ensure that a character’s feet are correctly planted while climbing steps.
Others have issues with the game lagging or stuttering, though that issue may be amended soon. The developer has issued an official apology for the condition of the title, and says that their teams are working overtime to get the performance issues andWuthering Waveserrorsunder control. According to a machine translation of the original Chinese text, this includes fixing crashes, blurry textures, freezing, and low frame rates. The game will also be offering players ten standard pulls in an effort to help make up for the inconvenience.
Games have recovered from worse than this, with titles likeCyberpunk 2077andFinal Fantasy 14being major success stories ofpoor launches turning into excellent gameexperiences. However, it remains to be seen ifWuthering Waveswill experience the same success. Some of the issues players are complaining about can be fixed in a patch, but issues like poor quality audio dubs may be more difficult to amend without bringing the voice actors back in to replace recorded lines. With any luck, players will be able to get the experience they were expecting in the near future.
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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.
