Wuthering Waves is not compatible with Steam Deck and does not want to run on it

The struggle to get the new RPG game, Wuthering Waves, to play on the Steam Deck has left many gamers scratching their heads. Despite various workarounds and compatibility tools, the game simply refuses to launch on the SteamOS platform.

One dedicated gamer tried everything from installing the Epic Games Store version via Lutris to using the standalone Windows installer from the game’s website. While they were able to get to the launcher stage with some effort, the game still wouldn’t boot up properly. Reinstalling, switching Proton versions, and even running the Epic launcher in Desktop Mode didn’t solve the issue.

Frustrated but not defeated, the gamer explored an alternative solution – running the Android version of Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck using Waydroid. This complex process involves spoofing a full Android system within the SteamOS, but it might just be the key to finally playing the game.

Despite the setbacks, the gamer remains hopeful that a solution will be found soon. Admitting defeat publicly may have increased the chances of someone else figuring it out and sharing the solution. In the world of gaming, challenges like these are not uncommon, but the thrill of finally getting a game to work on a new platform is always worth the effort.