{
"post": {
"title": "So about Wuthering Waves compatibility...",
"selftext": "Basically, *I saw it. I liked it. I want to play it.* But here's the problem.\n\nCan my potato run it? I heard from sources that **WuWa** needs more resources to function. Well that is totally understandable given the game's open-world nature and beautiful graphics!\n\nI have played both of the Hoyoverse's middle and youngest child and they can run okay-ish. Like it's not 5 fps or something, I can get decent fps, just some minor heating now and then. But hey I'm not going to play for hours, just some engagement!\n\nMy system currently has:\n\n* 170 GB SSD storage left\n* Intel UHD (please don't humble me down there xd)\n* 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1125G4 @ 2.00GHz 2.00 GHz\n* 8 GB ram (7.75 usable)\n\nWhile it is quite clear, it'd be a **NO**, it can't be that bad clinging to false hope!",
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/WutheringWaves/comments/1c97n3c/so_about_wuthering_waves_compatibility/"
},
"comments": [
{
"body": "If that's a potato what's my PC? Rotten Apples?",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Oh don't you worry, I'd take snow white poisonous apple, even after knowing what it is xd...\n\nBut anyways, I mainly use this laptop for studies and programming. Just basic stuff!! Never really tried proper gaming until Minecraft/Genshin/HSR (I love open world)... And while I really love this laptop, it bothered me that I probably won't be a day 1 WuWa player this way. Let's hope the initial requirements aren't much. Hope to see you in-game someday!",
"replies": [
{
"body": "HSR isn't open-world.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Yup!",
"replies": [
{
"body": "have you tried the game on this device? how has the performance been on it?"
}
]
}
]
}
]
}
]
},
{
"body": "You can get 20-25 fps on lowest settings i think. Kind of playable but you would miss the smooth combat experience and scenery.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "While it may, lower the experience of those who are used to play at 50-60 fps. The same doesn't apply to me xd.\n\nMy normal fps in Genshin can reach 40 at the lowest possible settings. The in-game experience totally depends on the user imo; If the user enjoys the game as is, that's already a +1!!\n\nAnd if it's about cutscenes, well, I'm sure my computer can run those! (I pray)",
"replies": [
{
"body": "WW combat is something else i tell ya. \nWhile genshin is only relied on elemental reactions. You can pretty much play the same with 60 or 20 fps. \n\nWW's Combat is based mostly on mechanical skills as i see. Especially dodging. with 20 fps its gonna be a struggle. \nBut if you have fun playing the game casually with the story and exploration. Its on you.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Oh that some great insight there! But in the end all we can do is wait and assess. I'll see what I can do, to get a better experience in combat. While I do indeed enjoy the exploration, but it gets monotonous over time, and if the gameplay is as skill intensive as you claim it to be, it might pose some problems!",
"replies": [
{
"body": "not a problem for open world. But might be a problem for some bosses. But the game also depends on coop more. The more coop you play more echoes (artifacts) you get. No limit there. The only limit is leveling those up takes the stamina system.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Oh, did know about the co-op. SO like during co-op, are the drop rates for the artifacts boosted or something? or are the artifact domains only available for co-op?\n\nAlso I keep hearing that WuWa doesn't have special wishing currencies like Fates in genshin, is it true? If yes, then what's the quantity you're able to get",
"replies": [
{
"body": "No there is no domain for echoes. Echoes drop from enemies. So you can farm on other's world after you are done with yours."
}
]
}
]
}
]
}
]
}
]
}
]
},
{
"body": "Low settings you’ll be fine. Might have some screen tear and lags during high animation skills or super heated battles but honestly should be chillin :)",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Yes!!!\n\nThank you! This relieved me so much!\n\nTbh, all that matters for me is good story, 'good & strong' characters. I am one of those people, who have adopted the way of lag so much , that it doesn't bother me that much, and while cutscenes will just be videos. I don't think I'll have any problems with that!\n\nIf it's over-heating I'll just get a fan next to my laptop xd. Don't have money for expensive cooling!\n\nHave a great day"
}
]
},
{
"body": "You should almost certanily be able to play it if you are willing to downgrade resolution from 1080p to something like 720p, 768p or 900p.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Yes, I'll definitely try those out! "
}
]
},
{
"body": "dude try to run Genshin. if it run \ns okay, WuWa is PROBABLY the same if not a little bit worse.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Oh! That means I can be a Day1 WuWa player now! Cool!"
}
]
},
{
"body": "if it doesn't work out, try shadow or geforce now or something"
},
{
"body": "I hope it works out for ya. My PC is slightly better. Have way more ram but I still haven't upgraded my CPU. Out of laziness mostly. Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4160 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz. I saw them recommending minimal I5 processors so I was scared but am feeling better after reading your post so thanks! I have 16GB+ram so sounds good with my old GTX1050 too. SSD drive too with lots of room. :)",
"replies": [
{
"body": "we have the same. Gtx 1050ti here ssd also. I hope we can run atleast smooth at mid settings",
"replies": [
{
"body": "It runs really well on low graphics for me. Enjoying the game. I probably can run some settings on normal but I'm more of a gameplay guy, don't care about graphics too much. V-Sync off I'd recommend & Brightness almost at 0 makes the game look way better. Brightness at 0 even with a great PC looks better I've seen watching streamers play. V-sync off probably improved performance for me too but not 100% sure on that."
}
]
},
{
"body": "So how did it run? I have the same setup as you basically. I'm on a i3-4170 with 16gb, video is also the same ish as yours with a AMD 580.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "It runs really well on low graphics for me. Enjoying the game. I probably can run some settings on normal but I'm more of a gameplay guy, don't care about graphics too much. V-Sync off I'd recommend & Brightness almost at 0 makes the game look way better. Brightness at 0 even with a great PC looks better I've seen watching streamers play. V-sync off probably improved performance for me too but not 100% sure on that.",
"replies": [
{
"body": "Awesome, all helpful info. Good to know this game can run on old systems :-)"
}
]
}
]
}
]
}
]
}