Wuthering Waves PC Requirements Guide 2025

Wuthering Waves has spent the better part of two years trading blows with Genshin Impact for the crown of best free-to-play open-world gacha on PC, and the hardware conversation around it has shifted just as much as its banner schedule. If you are returning for the 3.4 era or finally installing for the first time, the question is simple: can your machine actually run it well enough to clear endgame content?

The short answer is that the Wuthering Waves system requirements are not unreasonable, but they sit noticeably higher than what Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail ask for at their recommended tier. Older laptops and pre-RTX desktops are the most likely to get caught out. For ongoing coverage of banners, events, and optimization, keep an eye on the latest Wuthering Waves news.

At a Glance

• Minimum GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 570, or Intel ARC A380
• Recommended GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, or Intel ARC A750
• CPU floor: Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) or AMD Ryzen 2700
• RAM: 16GB for both minimum and recommended
• Storage: 60GB, SSD strongly advised and effectively required for recommended specs
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit

Wuthering Waves System Requirements for PC

The table below reflects the current published requirements. Note that the minimum and recommended tiers share the same RAM and storage figures, which is unusual and worth planning around.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 64-bit
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel ARC A380	Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel ARC A750
VRAM	4-6GB	6-8GB
CPU	Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 2700	Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 3700
RAM	16GB	16GB
Storage	60GB	60GB

Why the Minimum Tier Is Higher Than You Expect

Compared to its closest gacha competitors, Wuthering Waves asks for hardware that other games reserve for their recommended tier. A GTX 1060 or RX 570 is the floor here, and both cards are roughly a decade old at this point, so the barrier is lower than it first appears.

The CPU requirement is the more common bottleneck. A 9th-generation Intel Core i5 such as the i5-9400, or an AMD Ryzen 2700, is the entry point. If you are still on an older quad-core without SMT, expect stutter during open-world traversal and multi-enemy combat.

What the Recommended Specs Actually Buy You

The jump to an RTX 2060 or RX 5700 XT, paired with an i7-9700 or Ryzen 3700, is what you want for stable frame pacing in Tower of Adversity and high-density overworld fights. The 16GB RAM figure does not change between tiers, so if you are already at 16GB, your upgrade budget should go to GPU and CPU first.

DLSS, Ray Tracing, and FSR Notes

The published system requirements do not list the hardware needed to fully use DLSS and ray tracing. Based on community testing, you generally need an RTX 40-series card or higher to see meaningful gains, and you must uncheck the launcher's DirectX 11 option below the start button, or launch through Steam with DirectX 12, for those settings to appear at all.

On the AMD side, FSR upscaling was removed shortly after the game's original 2024 launch and has not returned. Support for additional graphics cards is Unconfirmed — subject to change, and no official timeline has been provided.

Storage, SSD, and Download Size

The download footprint has grown since launch and now sits at 60GB. The developers recommend an SSD and effectively require one to meet the recommended spec tier, which matters more than it sounds: open-world streaming and fast-travel load times are noticeably worse on mechanical drives.

If you are juggling multiple gacha installs, budget the 60GB as a floor, not a ceiling. Major version updates like 3.4 can push the total higher over time.

Why PC Still Beats Mobile for Gacha Players

Mobile is a legitimate fallback if your desktop is a concern, but PC gives you manual camera adjustments and swap cancelling, both of which are far more viable with a mouse and keyboard. For players chasing clears in timed content, that control advantage translates directly into damage uptime.

Planning Around Banners While You Upgrade

If you are mid-upgrade, you can still plan your pulls. The Absolute Pulsation weapon banner featuring the 5-star broadblade Firstlight's Herald runs from 2026-07-30 10:00 to 2026-08-19 11:59 (server time). See our Firstlight's Herald banner pull or skip breakdown for rates and pity details.

Further out, Hiyuki and Mornye arrive in the Thousand Futures Mirrored in Snow and Distant May the Starlights Be Convene events from 2026-09-10 10:00 to 2026-09-29 11:59 (server time), alongside their signature weapons Frostburn and Starfield Calibrator. Our Hiyuki and Mornye pull guide covers whether either fits your account.

For the full picture of what is live this cycle, including the cyberpunk collaboration and system optimizations, read our Wuthering Waves 3.4 banners and events rundown.

Pre-Upgrade To-Dos

• Confirm your CPU generation before buying a GPU; a 9th-gen i5 is the hard floor
• Check whether your motherboard supports the RAM speed you are paying for
• Free up at least 60GB on an SSD, not a hard drive
• Verify your launcher is set to DirectX 12 if you want DLSS or ray tracing options
• Redeem active codes and check current banners before maintenance windows

Conclusion

The Wuthering Waves PC requirements are steeper than its gacha peers at the minimum tier, but the hardware involved is old enough that most mid-range builds from the last five years will clear it. Prioritize CPU and SSD if you are upgrading on a budget, and treat DLSS and ray tracing as a bonus rather than a baseline expectation.