Wuthering Waves × Cyberpunk in IOS

Waking of a World

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

93/100

Wuthering Waves is a technical marvel on mobile, setting a new bar for what action RPGs can look like on a handheld device. The combat system is the undisputed highlight—it’s fast, responsive, and emphasizes a 'Parry and Dodge' mechanic that rewards skill over pure stats. As a critic, I find this refreshing in a genre often dominated by auto-play.

The world-building is equally impressive. The 'post-lament' setting feels unique, blending sci-fi technology with supernatural horror elements. The 'Echo' system, which allows you to capture defeated enemies and use their skills in battle, adds a wonderful 'collect-them-all' layer to the combat strategy. While the narrative starts a bit slow with a lot of jargon, the sheer quality of the exploration and the fluidity of the movement (running up walls, gliding) makes every second in the game a joy.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

I’ll give credit where it’s due: the combat is genuinely tight. In an era where mobile games usually play themselves, having to actually time a parry or dodge is a breath of fresh air. It’s clearly taking a swing at Genshin, and in terms of pure mechanics, it might actually land a punch. The movement feels fluid, and the 'Echo' system is a clever way to make grinding for gear feel like part of the world-building.

However, the story is a convoluted mess of jargon-heavy nonsense that I stopped caring about within the first hour. The world itself, while pretty, feels a bit sterile and empty between the combat encounters. My biggest gripe is the optimization; it’s a total battery hog and can turn a high-end phone into a hand-warmer in minutes. It’s a 'good' game for the modern era, but it’s still chained to gacha mechanics that prioritize milking whales over a cohesive, balanced experience. I respect the effort, but I’m too old for these gambling loops.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Exceptional combat mechanics
  • Fluid traversal and movement
  • Innovative Echo system
  • Poorly paced, jargon-heavy narrative
  • Significant technical/optimization issues at launch
  • Aggressive gacha monetization

Technical Report

Performance: Stutters frequently on anything but top-tier hardware; thermal throttling is a real issue.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Customizable control layout

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want the best combat currently available in a mobile open-world RPG and don't mind gacha systems.

Skip if: You want a stable performance experience or a story that makes an ounce of sense.

Similar Games:
  • Genshin Impact
  • Tower of Fantasy
  • Punishing: Gray Raven

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun - 40yo Male Expert Reviewer
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro Max / PC
  • Playtime: 50 hours
  • Status: Finished Act 1, reached Union Level 35

The Game

Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 3.4.0Sun Jun 07 2026

New Content in Wuthering Waves Version 3.4: The Dream Not Dreamed

[Collab Resonators]

5-Star Resonator: Lucy (Spectro/Pistols)

※Obtainable through the [Dreaming Upon the Moon] Collab Resonator Convene.

5-Star Resonator: Rebecca (Electro/Pistols)

※Obtainable through the [Rekindled Cinders of Rage] Collab Resonator Convene.

[New Resonator]

5-Star Resonator: Lucilla (Glacio/Rectifier)

※Obtainable through the [Tomorrow in the Frame] Featured Resonator Convene.

[Collab Weapons]

5-Star Weapon: Spectral Trigger (Pistols)

※Obtainable through the [Spectral Trigger] Collab Weapon Convene.

5-Star Weapon: Skull Thrasher (Pistols)

※Obtainable through the [Skull Thrasher] Collab Weapon Convene.

[New Weapon]

5-Star Weapon: Freeze Frame (Rectifier)

※Obtainable through the [Freeze Frame] Featured Weapon Convene.

[Collab Area]

Somnoire: Night City

[Collab Echo]

Reminiscence - Nightmare: Adam Smasher

New Sonata Effect: Shadow of Shattered Dreams (1 pcs Set)

[Collab Enemies]

Nightmare: Armed Corpo, Nightmare: Security Corpo, Nightmare: Special Response Corpo

[Collab Story]

[Episodic Quest] Chapter III Side Story: At Dream's Edge

[New Story]

[Main Quest] Chapter III Segue: We Chose the Sky

[Gameplay Optimizations]

Added the Weekly Activity tab and the Weekly Activity event "Phantasma Dreamland: Rhapsody."

Added one-click skill upgrade.

Optimized the functionality of the Resonator Ascension Planner.

Optimized the functionality of the in-game camera.

[Other Optimization]

Added the application of Megalights, which allows more dynamic lighting on some PCs with Ray Tracing enabled.

[Other Collab Content]

Nightmare Challenge: Nightmare - Adam Smasher

Collab Track: I Really Want to Stay at Your House

Collab Sigil: Where Did Your Love Go?

Collab Title: Legend Smasher

Collab WavesLine Looks: David Martinez (WavesLine Chat Bubble) x1, "I miss you all the time" (WavesLine Chat Background) x1

[Other New Content]

New "Tactical Hologram: Synchronization" Challenge: Nameless Explorer

New Phantom Echo: Phantom - Glommoth

New Expedition Motorbike Liveries: Finish Line, Silent Array

New Accessory: Mornye Cube

New Mech

Accessories Lynae - Unbound Brilliance, Mornye - Corner of the Star Sea

[Collab Events]

[Night City Roaming] Featured Collab Event

[Matrix Reform] Collab Puzzle Event

[Instant Flashlight] Collab Special Login Event

[Gifts of Dreamchasers] 10-Day Special Login Event

※The collab event "Sweetdream Tuning" will become available along with the upcoming Collab Resonator Convene and Collab Weapon Convene. For details about the event, please refer to the relevant in-game page.

[Special Events]

[Depths of Illusive Realm: Dreamchasers]

[Startorch Racing, Rerun!] Leisure Event

[Dream of Azure Sky] Limited-Time Login Event

Stay tuned to official announcements for updates on in-game events and more.


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.

◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards◆

◆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.

◆Features◆

Desolated by the Lament, civilization is born anew / Delve into an expansive world

Embrace high degrees of freedom in immersive overworld explorations. Utilize flight, grapple and wall dash to travel great distances and overcome obstacles with little strain for stamina consumed.

Strike fast and unleash your inner warrior / Engage in smooth & fast-paced combat

Avail against enemy attacks in smooth and fast-paced combat. Apply easy controls of Dodge, Counterattack, 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, master a diverse array of Echo Skills to defeat formidable enemies.

◆Official Social Media◆

Official Website: https://wutheringwaves.kurogames.com/en/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Wuthering_Waves

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WutheringWaves.Official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WutheringWaves

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wutheringwaves

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WutheringWaves/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuthering_waves

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wutheringwaves_official


Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Wuthering Waves × Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collaboration Now Live!

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.

◆Winner of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2025◆

◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025◆

◆Nominee of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2024◆

◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2024◆

◆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.

◆Features◆

Delve into an expansive world / Desolated by the Lament, civilization is born anew

Embrace high degrees of freedom in immersive overworld explorations. Free yourself from stamina limits, dash and parkour on walls, take Flight, and ride a high-mobility expedition motorbike to enjoy open-world exploration. As the world of Solaris-3 unfolds, your lost memory begins to see its recovery through this ceaseless quest.

Enjoy extreme battle experience / Engage in smooth & 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.

Immerse in breathtaking storytelling / Witness a delicate fusion of story, sound, and vision

With cinematic narratives, rich music, and stunning animation, Solaris delivers a high-quality sensory journey that brings every story to life.

Encounter Resonators / Forte awakened, journey alongside your companions

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.

◆Official Social Media◆

Official Website: https://wutheringwaves.kurogames.com/en/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Wuthering_Waves

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WutheringWaves.Official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WutheringWaves

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wutheringwaves

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WutheringWaves/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuthering_waves

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wutheringwaves_official

※IGRS-certified and suitable for users aged 13 and above.

【App Permissions】

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【Optional Permissions】

-Photos: Used for uploading, downloading, or sharing pictures, such as saving pictures to the photo library.

-Microphone: Used for providing feedback through methods such as sending voice messages or recording videos.

-Camera: Used for providing feedback through methods such as taking photos or recording videos, as well as for scanning QR codes.

*For optional permissions, you can continue to use the app normally even if you deny them.

【How to Withdraw Permission Consent】

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In-Game Events

WuWa 1st Collab Version Out
MAJOR UPDATE
WuWa 1st Collab Version Out
Wuthering Waves × Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab

The collaboration event is now live! Lucy and Rebecca arrive as playable Collab Resonators. Join to claim Rebecca!

Starts: 6/7/2026Ends: 7/8/2026
New Collab Resonator Lucy
MAJOR UPDATE
New Collab Resonator Lucy
"Dreaming Upon the Moon" up for a limited time

As an Edgerunner, Lucy disrupts enemy movement through hacking while layering in Monowire attacks.

Starts: 6/7/2026Ends: 7/8/2026
New Collab Resonator Rebecca
MAJOR UPDATE
New Collab Resonator Rebecca
"Rekindled Embers of Rage" up for a limited time

While using pistols, Rebecca controls distance freely, then switches to a dynamic style with her shotgun.

Starts: 6/7/2026Ends: 7/8/2026

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 55221 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Wuthering Waves is an open-world action RPG that emphasizes freedom of movement and tactical, skill-based combat. Players take on the role of a Rover, waking up in a world transformed by the Lament. The game features a unique 'Echo' system where players can harness the powers of defeated monsters. With a focus on parrying, dodging, and character-switching combos, Wuthering Waves offers a deep and rewarding combat experience set against a backdrop of stunning visuals and a rich, mysterious narrative.

Features

1

Vast Open-World Exploration

2

Dynamic Skill-Based Combat

3

Innovative 'Echo' Collection System

4

High-End Stylized Graphics

5

Deep Narrative and Character Arcs

Tips

Promotion Videos

Wuthering Waves Official Release Trailer | Waking of a World - YouTube

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