Fixing Stuttering and Lag in Wuthering Waves

If you are encountering stuttering and lag on your mobile and PC while using Wuthering Waves, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take that may help improve the performance of the platform.

Version 1.0 of Wuthering Waves has been released. While Kuro Games’ open-world RPG includes all the elements typically found in a gacha game, it has received criticism for its performance. Players have reported various issues such as lag and inconsistent FPS.

The developers are planning to release updates to fix these issues. However, you can still experiment with different methods to improve Wuthering Waves’ performance. The following are some steps you can take to enhance your experience with the game.

How to improve performance in Wuthering Waves for PC
How to improve performance in Wuthering Waves for mobile

Tips for enhancing performance in Wuthering Waves on PC

Here are a few suggestions that can enhance the performance of Wuthering Waves on your PC.

Change your settings

VSync

Turning on VSync is typically necessary as it prevents screen tearing, which can be unappealing. However, disabling it can improve your FPS. Therefore, if you are not encountering screen tearing, we suggest keeping VSync off.

Frame Rate

It is important to consistently select a stable frame rate, such as 30 or 45, based on your system’s capabilities. If your system meets or exceeds the recommended settings, opt for a higher frame rate, otherwise set it to 30.

General Settings

Aside from VSync and Frame Rate, there are several other settings that we suggest monitoring closely.

Shadow Quality: Medium or lower
Volumetric Fog: Off
Volumetric Lightning: Off
DLSS: On

These configurations will prioritize performance over graphics, resulting in a less visually impressive game. However, it will allow for a smoother gameplay experience with the highest possible frames.

gliding character in wuthering waves — Kuro Games

Developers have already issued multiple compensations for poor performance in Wuthering Waves.

Move Wuthering Waves to Solid State Drive

Although Wuthering Waves does not have high PC system requirements and should technically run smoothly on an HDD, transferring it to an SSD can significantly enhance its performance. It is widely known that SSDs are more capable and therefore, generally provide better performance. Many players have also experienced improved gameplay after moving the game to an SSD.

Update your graphics drivers

It is important to regularly update your GPU drivers to avoid potential performance problems. Despite the fact that they usually update automatically, it is still necessary to check and manually update them. Here’s how to do so:

How to Update NVIDIA Graphics Driver:

Obtain “GeForce Experience”from the official NVIDIA website.
Access the “GeForce Experience”application.
Click on “Drivers.”
Then click on “Check for Updates.”

How to Update Your AMD Graphics Driver

Navigate to the desktop home screen and perform a right-click.
Select “AMD Radeon Settings.”
To access the Home page, click on the Home icon.
Click on “New Update”
Then select “Check for updates.”

Other general tips

Apart from the methods mentioned above, there are a few other things that you can attempt to achieve a steady performance in Wuthering Waves. These are basic tips that you may have already experimented with.

Restart your PC.
Reinstall Wuthering Waves by first uninstalling it and then installing it again.
Adjust the Screen Mode to Full Screen.
Deactivate Windows widgets and any background applications.
Be certain that you fulfill the necessary PC specifications for Wuthering Waves.

How to Improve Performance in Wuthering Waves for Mobile

The majority of our optimization tips for Wuthering Waves on PC are also applicable for mobile devices. Here are some suggestions to consider.

Players have reported more performance issues on mobile than on PC.

Change Wuthering Waves Settings

To optimize performance for Wuthering Waves on mobile, adjust any graphics-related settings to lower levels and increase the FPS as much as possible. On mobile devices, a bar will appear in the graphic settings section to indicate if the current preset is suitable for your device. Aim to keep the bar at “smooth”or below, avoiding the “overload”level.

These are some settings that should be monitored, in addition to graphics and frame rate:

FSR: Off
LOD Bias: Low
AO Capsule: Off
Scalp-Aliasing: Off

Check Wuthering Waves System Requirements

It is important to note that if you fail to meet the requirements, the game may not run smoothly. Therefore, to avoid any issues, please make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

For Android
- Minimum specs:
  - System: Verison 7.0 and above
  - Processor: Snapdragon 835, MediaTek G71/72 or equivalent
  - Storage: 12 GB and above.
- Recommended specs:
  - System: Verison 7.0 and above
  - Processor: Snapdragon Gen1+/Gen2/Gen3 processor or equivalent
  - Storage: 12 GB and above.
For iOS
- Minimum specs:
  - iPhone: Model 11 and above
  - System: iOS 14 and above
  - Storage: 12 GB
- Recommended specs:
  - iPhone: Model 13 and above
  - System: iOS 15 and above
  - Storage: 12 GB

Free up storage

It is important to not limit your storage in order to keep Wuthering Waves on your phone. Currently, the game takes up approximately 10 GB of space on phones, and we suggest having at least 20+ GB available for optimal performance and to avoid running out of space in future updates.

General Tips for Mobile

Remember these tips for optimal performance on your mobile device while playing Wuthering Waves.

Turn off background activities for every application.
While playing Wuthering Waves, refrain from running any other tasks in the background.
Ensure that you do not activate any battery saving mode, whether it is built-in or third-party, on your phone. While it may drain your battery, these savers can also negatively impact your phone’s performance.
Make sure to regularly update your operating system to the most recent version.
Reinstall the game after uninstalling it.

There are several ways to enhance the performance of Wuthering Waves. As a large game with numerous activities, characters, and enemies, it can be challenging to run smoothly. Furthermore, future updates will only add to its complexity, making it even more demanding on your system.