Wuthering Waves

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play open-world action RPG developed by Kuro Games that has rapidly become one of the most popular gacha games in the world since its global launch in May 2024. Set in a post-apocalyptic world called Solaris-3, still recovering from a catastrophic event known as the Calament, players take on the role of the Rover — an amnesiac warrior with the power to absorb and mimic the abilities of defeated enemies. The game's combat system is widely praised as the most responsive and skill-expressive in the gacha genre, with parry mechanics, dodge counters, and aerial juggling that rival dedicated action games. The open world is vast and visually stunning, with vertical exploration that rewards curiosity. Regular story updates and a surprisingly deep narrative make Wuthering Waves essential for open-world RPG fans.