A new free game is coming for the mighty Genshin Impact, and it’s already drawing huge numbers ahead of its first closed beta test in April. Watching the Wuthering Waves gameplay demo, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were watching HoYoverse’s open-world anime game, but the stunning soundtrack and fluid combat promise to make this new release stand out on its own merits. . .
An 11-minute gameplay demo of Wuthering Waves revealed by IGN (see below) shows the player exploring the game’s beautiful post-apocalyptic world, using mid-air grappling hooks and a glider to traverse the environment and jump from one character to another seamlessly. Battle various beasts in sleek and stylish action RPG battles.
Standing out in a field already largely dominated by Genshin Impact, along with other games like Tower of Fantasy and even upcoming games from Genshin developers HoYoverse, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, is certainly no easy task. But the opening sequence of Wuthering Waves, which takes place in the opening area of the game, already promises great things.
Wuthering Waves makes a fantastic first impression with its combat, which seems to feature a mix of melee and ranged characters with all sorts of different combos, throws, and aerial juggling. You can switch characters on the fly, and flashy dodge counters allow you to dodge attacks at the last moment and punish enemies. Add in the aforementioned travel options and awesome super moves that allow your characters to summon spirit dragons and storms, and it’s hard not to be impressed.
It seems like a lot of people have noticed: the gameplay trailer has already racked up nearly 700,000 views in just a few days, before the game’s offered closed beta test. for the smooth transitions between characters, including mid-air and mid-combo changes, and the way characters seamlessly jump over obstacles.
Others comment on the game’s beautiful soundtrack and other sound effects, while those who took part in early technical testing comment on how the game has continued to be improved and polished as it progresses. wider beta testing.
Wuthering Waves has even caught the eye of top YouTubers and Twitch streamers like Zack ‘Asmongold’, who says he’s already impressed with the combat aspect and is really looking forward to trying out the game. also comments on its similarities to Genshin, one of the most upvoted comments on the trailer says they hope the comparisons don’t run counter to its success. Of course, such comparisons are probably unavoidable, but the initial response certainly bodes well for Wuthering Waves.
Wuthering Waves Beta Testing Dates and How to Sign Up
The Wuthering Waves closed beta test begins on April 24. Registrations to request the opportunity to participate in the test are already active on the game’s official website and will close on April 14. The game will initially launch on PC alongside iOS and Android devices, and successful gamers on their apps can try out the device on PC and a mobile platform.
If you’re looking for more to keep you busy in the meantime, check out the latest Honkai Star Rail release date information and all the details about Genshin Impact 3.6. We’ve also picked out several of the best open world games on PC, for those of you with the exploration bug.