For months, players begged for it. Now it is finally happening. Wuthering Waves, the hit open-world gacha game from Kuro Games, has become compatible with the Steam Deck, opening a new chapter for fans who have been eager to take their adventure on the go. Nearly four months after the game launched on Steam, the developers have quietly rolled out the update that many believed was long overdue. And just in time for its next major content drop on July 24, the timing could not be more perfect.
When Wuthering Waves first released on Steam back in April, excitement ran high. But Steam Deck owners quickly ran into a wall. The culprit was ACE, or Anti-Cheat Expert, which refused to let the game launch on Valve's portable console. Frustration mounted as the player base waited for Kuro Games to respond. The company acknowledged the issue early on, promising to fix it and make the game fully accessible on all platforms. Now, that promise has finally been fulfilled.
Steam Deck users can now play Wuthering Waves, though the experience may still require a few tweaks to get everything running smoothly. The big win here is that players will no longer be blocked from logging in due to anti-cheat restrictions. Even better, the game’s cross-progression system allows users to pick up right where they left off on any platform. That alone will be a major draw for gacha fans who value flexibility and mobility in their gaming sessions.
This update arrives ahead of Wuthering Waves’ anticipated 2.5 patch, which is expected to bring a host of new content. While official patch notes are still under wraps, player expectations are sky-high. From banner updates to new quests, the timing of Steam Deck support could drive a noticeable player spike as mobile-focused gamers join the fray.
But there is more at play here than just bug fixes and compatibility. The Steam Deck update gives Wuthering Waves something that its top competitors do not have. Despite its global popularity, Genshin Impact still remains unavailable on Steam, let alone the Steam Deck. In contrast, Kuro Games has shown a nimble, player-first approach by expanding access and removing platform limitations. It is a smart move that may give Wuthering Waves a serious edge in the battle for the gacha throne.
The numbers tell a promising story. On Steam alone, the game has averaged over 10,000 daily concurrent players and earned a Very Positive rating from more than 18,000 reviews. Over on PlayStation 5, where the game launched in January, it holds a strong 4.33 average rating from over 22,000 players. Revenue is surging too. In June alone, the game pulled in nearly 40 million dollars. Since launch, it has brought in close to 170 million, a massive success for a relatively new IP from a Chinese developer still gaining global traction.
Adding Steam Deck compatibility to this momentum could supercharge growth even further. Players can now move between platforms without friction, explore new regions from anywhere, and enjoy seamless gameplay without worrying about login blocks or hardware issues. In a market where portability, convenience, and performance all matter, Kuro Games is positioning Wuthering Waves as a top-tier contender.
The gacha genre is crowded, but not all games manage to keep up with community demands. With this update, Kuro Games has made it clear they are listening. Whether you are grinding dailies or diving into new story arcs, Wuthering Waves is now ready to follow you wherever you go.
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