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Wuthering Waves is an open-world action RPG renowned for its stunning visuals and adrenaline-pumping gameplay.

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Set in a hauntingly beautiful, yet treacherous post-apocalyptic wasteland, players assume the role of a male or female protagonist entrusted with the mission of saving the world inhabited by monsters.

Wuthering Waves key visual
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Wuthering Waves: Characters, gameplay, platforms

Additionally, players can switch between other characters, referred to as Resonators, during battles. Each Resonator possesses its own distinct set of abilities and weapons.

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With gameplay mechanics and art style reminiscent of popular RPG titles such as Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy, many are now wondering: Is Wuthering Waves a gacha game as well?

Is Wuthering Waves a gacha game?

Wuthering Waves system requirements for mobile and PC
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Wuthering Waves system requirements for mobile and PC

Wuthering Waves features a gacha system known as Convene, through which players can obtain Resonators and weapons.

At the main menu screen, players can access multiple Convenes.

Is Wuthering Waves a gacha game? Here's a sneak peek at its Novice Convene gacha system
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For newcomers, the Novice Convene is available, offering a discounted cost of eight draws. Additionally, there’s a guarantee of acquiring a five-star Resonator within 50 pulls.

Furthermore, there are special Resonator and Weapon Event Convenes, providing opportunities to obtain time-limited rewards.

Lastly, players can access the standard Resonator and Weapon Convene for regular draws.

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Is Wuthering Waves same as Genshin Impact?

The game also implements a pity system and a 50/50 mechanism when drawing Resonators.

Within 80 pulls, players are guaranteed to obtain a five-star Resonator. However, there’s a twist: there’s a chance to receive either the time-limited character or a standard character.

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For weapon banners, they do not follow the 50/50 system. In the Weapon Event Convene, all drawn weapons are the event weapon itself.



In the standard Weapon Permanent Convene, players have the freedom to choose the type of weapon they desire.

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