"Wuthering Waves: The Genshin Impact Rival Facing Launch Hurdles and Early Access Tricks"

Wuthering Waves, a new open-world gacha game by Kuro Games, is heavily promoted and aims to rival Genshin Impact. Early impressions highlight its darker fantasy world, better exploration mechanics, and more engaging combat. However, it closely mimics Genshin Impact's structure and gacha system, raising questions about its originality. With Genshin Impact's established player base and four-year head start, it's uncertain if Wuthering Waves can attract players away, though it may push HoYoverse to improve their game.