Almost four months following the launch of Wuthering Waves on Steam, Kuro Games has successfully enabled compatibility with the Steam Deck. This news excites fans eager to play Wuthering Waves on the move, especially with a significant update scheduled for release on July 24, which promises a wealth of new content.
Compatibility issues for Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck surfaced in April, coinciding with the game’s initial launch. Players attempting to run the game on Valve’s handheld were met with an Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) error that hindered their login attempts. Recognizing the issue, Kuro Games assured fans that they were committed to finding a solution to the compatibility problems as quickly as possible.
With the imminent release of Wuthering Waves Update 2.5, Kuro Games appears to have delivered on its promise, quietly making the game available for play on the Steam Deck. Although there may be some necessary manual adjustments for optimal performance, players should no longer encounter ACE errors or other critical issues. The game also supports cross-progression, so players can easily resume their adventures on the Steam Deck by simply logging into their accounts.
Wuthering Waves’ rapid response to player requests regarding Steam Deck compatibility may offer a significant advantage over its competitors in the gacha game genre, particularly when many of these established titles lack multi-platform support. For instance, Genshin Impact does not have a presence on Steam, nor is it compatible with the Steam Deck.
Since its launch, Wuthering Waves has seen impressive performance on Steam, boasting approximately 10,000 concurrent daily players and a ‘Very Positive’ average review rating from over 18,000 reviews. The game has also achieved considerable success on the PlayStation 5, with over 22,000 positive reviews on the PlayStation Store and an average score of 4.33.
Furthermore, according to reports, Wuthering Waves generated nearly $40 million for Kuro Games in June alone, totaling an impressive $170 million since its release. The new Steam Deck compatibility is expected to attract even more players, boosting revenue further. Plus, with cross-platform progression, players can seamlessly continue their gaming on the go.
