Summary
Chinese developer Kuro Game has released new information about its upcoming game,Wuthering Waves, confirming the game’s second beta test and PlayStation versions. Kuro Game first announced the game in 2022 as a new action RPG with many fans drawing comparisons toGenshin Impactwith its fast-paced and fluid combat. Early trailers sawWuthering Wavesshowcase similar gameplay to “hack-and-slash” games, putting an emphasis on difficulty and timing with the players' inputs. Now, excited fans are set to learn more about the game with its second closed beta test.
The massive success ofGenshin Impacthas seen a plethora of new competitors follow in its footsteps, trying to replicate HoYoverse’s success. New games likeTower of FantasyandProject: Mugentake a similar approach with their mix of open-world action RPGs and gacha elements. HoYoverse itself has even used the successful formula established byGenshin Impactwith future titles, includingHonkai: Star Railand the upcomingZenless Zone Zero. Now,Wuthering Wavesis looking to throw itself into the ring with another chance for players to try the game out early.
The newest trailer forWuthering Wavesshows off gameplay from the game’s upcoming second closed beta test, while also confirming PS4 and PS5 versions to come. The trailer places an emphasis on the flashy visuals, with the developer citing theopen-world game’s graphicsas one of the biggest changes from early tests. The story also reportedly got a major overhaul between beta tests, with a developer going by the name of Dong confirming 90% of the story from the first closed beta test had been rewritten. Fans can register forWuthering Waves' second beta test now through February 7.
Wuthering Waves Announces Second Closed Beta Test
During a discussion aboutWuthering Waves' development cycle, the developer shared the stressful situation that came following the game’s first beta test. The developer reportedly took heavy inspiration from anime when re-designingWuthering Waves' graphics, using vibrant colors where fans had complained about the dreary color palettes of the game. The overhauled visuals and story also came over a short period, with Dong citing the 6-month period being used to rework two to three years' worth of work on the game.
Wuthering Waves' newest closed beta test comes asGenshin Impacthas recently found itself in hot water with fans. Chinese fans have rallied against HoYoverse throughout recent weeks in protest of the lackluster rewards available for the game’s annual “Lantern Rite” event. The fan backlash has even seen many fans take to not onlyreview bombingGenshin Impact, but also companies like Pizza Hut and KFC that have collaborated with the game.Wuthering Waveswill look to take advantage ofGenshin Impact’s recent negative publicity with its well-timed trailer and closed beta.
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