Summary
Genshin Impactwas released in 2020 to worldwide success and continues to be one of the most popular video games for mobile four years later. It’s no surprise that other game companies have been trying to emulate theGenshinformula to hopefully get their own hit gacha game. Guangdong-based Kuro Games is one of them as its latest title,Wuthering Waveslooks a lot like MiHoYo’s hit fantasy game in terms of art style and gameplay. With the abundance of action anime gacha games in the market, it’s only natural for players to wonder what setsWuthering Wavesapart fromGenshin Impactand the rest of the competition.
Online gacha games rose in popularity in the 2010s in Japan, and they quickly caught on worldwide. These types of games work by persuading players to open loot boxes and receive a random item. Thebest gacha gameswill have loot crates containing a rare or powerful character or item, incentivizing fans to buy and open multiple quantities using in-game currency and even real-world money. For fans of the genre, or justGenshin Impact,Wuthering Wavesis a game to keep an eye on.
What to Expect from Wuthering Waves’ Story and Gameplay
The story ofWuthering Wavesis quite different from theplot ofGenshin Impactand other MiHoYo titles. It’s set in a post-apocalyptic world that was ravaged over a century ago by a catastrophic event called “Calament.” This brought strange and violent creatures that terrorized the land, though the natives managed to survive the invasion and rebuilt their homes and businesses from the ruins. Now, the world ofWuthering Wavesseems like a dreamscape, with vast mountainous land and various architectural landmarks to explore. However, something dangerous looms in the background. The arrival of the player character known only as the “Rover” further intensifies the suspicions of the Resonators who protect the land.
Wuthering Waves’ gameplay is quite similar toGenshin impact. Official footage shows players hacking and slashing through enemies and gliding from cliffs. Here are some elements that set it apart:
Wuthering Waves Entices Players to Join Early Through Pre-Registration Milestones and Closed Beta
While it is set to release in May 2024, players can get aglimpse ofWuthering Walesthrough a closed beta test. The latest one will be on PC and Android and recruitment will end on April 7th. This particular test will focus on the game’s localization efforts, so players are encouraged to provide feedback through a survey. Those interested in the CBT can access it by joining the game’s official Discord server and checking the announcements for the registration link.
The game also has pre-registration milestones that promise players big rewards for joining early. There have been 16 million pre-registrants so far, and these players can expect to receive the following rewards on release:
The rewards for the 20 million and 30 million pre-registrations are Sigil: En Route and 20 Lustrous Tides. The former is a name card, while the latter is used forbanner pulls.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
Wuthering Waves
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.
