Fans of Wuthering Waves are expressing concerns about the game’s future, particularly regarding character design and gameplay mechanics. Following the release of the Version 2.5 update, titled “Unfading Melody of Life,” many players voiced worries that certain characters are overly dependent on specific team setups to be effective.
Version 2.5, which launched on July 24, introduced various new elements, including Chapter II Act VII, a new location called the Fabricatorium of the Deep, and a new playable character, Resonator Phrolova. Along with this new content, the update included several requested quality-of-life changes, such as the ability to create “Auto-Lock” or “Auto-Discard” plans in the Data Bank, new Sync Tuning options for Echo Upgrades, and the capacity to have multiple preset teams.
While these features were welcomed, some players remain apprehensive about how the game’s developers at Kuro Games are designing new characters. Players like Reddit user Devo-S-Kare have pointed out issues related to character reliance on specific setups, particularly highlighting Phrolova’s dependence on the character Cantarella for effective gameplay.
This reliance has led to concerns that characters are designed with too many restrictive requirements, placing them in a support role rather than allowing versatility. Additionally, there is anxiety surrounding the necessity of signature weapons for optimal character performance.
Devo-S-Kare argued that some weapons significantly enhance character stats, suggesting that pulling for these weapons has become a near requirement for achieving peak performance. Similarly, there are concerns regarding Echo sets, with certain combinations offering clear advantages while limiting experimentation.
Despite these worries, many fans appreciate the constructive criticism being shared within the community. Suggestions for the future include introducing more powerful 4-star characters to diversify team compositions and considering ability buffs to enhance the game’s meta without causing detrimental effects.