Wuthering Waves
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
- Release
- Apr 28, 2025
- Developer
- KURO GAMES
- Publisher
- KURO GAMES
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 change the world.
Open WorldAnimeFree to PlayActionStory RichRPGAdventureCombatExploration3D
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What you need for Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 5600X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 9 3900X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Wuthering Waves →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Wuthering Waves system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows10 64-bit | Windows10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) / Ryzen 2700 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) / Ryzen 3700 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/AMD Radeon RX 570/Intel ARC A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/AMD Radeon RX 5700XT/intel ARC A750 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | HDD Supported, SSD Recommended. | SSD Required. |
Source: Steam.
Wuthering Waves on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Features
- Single-playerIn-App PurchasesDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Portuguese - Brazil
Full audio: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Latest news & patches
- New Content in Version 3.6: Lamplight in Mirage, Sword's Resolve in Heart2026-08-19
- New Content in Version 3.5: Blade of Past Resounds, Lingering Dream Hymns2026-07-09
- New Content in Wuthering Waves Version 3.4: The Dream Not Dreamed2026-06-07
- Wuthering Waves-2nd Anniv. V3.3 "Reverbs From the End of Galaxies" Now Live!2026-04-29
- New Content in Wuthering Waves Version 3.2: Resolution to Illuminate the Shadows2026-03-18
- New Content in Wuthering Waves Version 3.1: For You Who Walk in Snow2026-02-04
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Wuthering Waves run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Wuthering Waves's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~37 fps at 1080p medium (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Wuthering Waves run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Wuthering Waves Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Wuthering Waves at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Wuthering Waves by brand.
Can I run Wuthering Waves on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~63 fps at 1080p low. Wuthering Waves on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Wuthering Waves need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 32 GB recommended for Wuthering Waves.
How much storage does Wuthering Waves take?
Wuthering Waves needs 150 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows10 64-bit.