Summary
Kuro Games is notorious for slipping Easter eggs into their games, andWuthering Wavesis no exception. The game developers are obviously just as deep into nerd culture as their players. Filled to the brim with secrets, Wuthering Waves pays homage to a wide range of different geeky outlets, including music, anime, movies, and even animal facts.
From subtle quotes to iconic character homages, every corner of Wuthering Waves invites you to uncover and enjoy these hidden gems, making the gaming experience even more immersive and engaging. You’d best get exploring; you never know what you will find!
9Assorted Trophies
Trophies are one of the easiest ways to sneak in Easter eggs. Here are some of the more iconic achievements:
Trace On
Challenge all “Tactical Hologram: Calamity” in Jinzhou.
“Trace On” is the activation phrase that Shirou and Archer use in Fate-Stay Night.
Duang!!!
Parry the enemy’s attack 10 times.
In 2015, the fictional word “duang” went viral on the Chinese internet. The word was created by Jackie Chan during a shampoo commercial. It doesn’t have a specific meaning, generally referring to things that you’re able to’t define.
The Dark Knight Rises
Defeat 100 Exiles.
Batman in The Dark Knight Rises is renowned for his fighting ability. There is no doubt that Batman could also defeat 100 Exiles.
Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue
Complete “Travel in Jinzhou: Gulpuffs”.
Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue (2020) is a documentary about three authors attending a literary festival in Shanxi.
Turtle Breathing
Use the Echo Skill of any small chelonian-type Echo for the first time.
The order of turtles is called Chelonian. Turtles don’t breathe out of their mouths. Instead, they breathe out of their cloaca, which is located near their butts.
Close Your Eyes When It’s Dark
A Resonator becomes incapacitated by a fatal blow of Havoc DMG when HP is above 50%.
Close Your Eyes Before It’s Dark (2016) is a Taiwanese mystery thriller.
Dance With The Wolves
Defeat the “Wasteland Bellower” in Wuming Bay.
This trophy references Dances With Wolves (1990), based off the 1988 novel by the same name.
Friendly Neighborhood 1 and 2
Complete 10 and 50 daily quests respectively.
8Shiny Phantom Echoes
Pokemon
The premise of Echoes in Wuthering Waves is already reminiscent ofPokemon.You run around catching strong creatures that you may summon in battle. However, Wuthering Waves took it one step further with shiny Echoes.
Further cementing the Pokemon-Echo Easter egg, you may earn the Ace Trainer trophy by upgrading a five-star Echo to max level. AnAce Trainer in the Pokemongames are high-leveled, cool Pokemon trainers.
Shiny Echoes, called Phantom Echoes, act the same as normal Echoes, just with an aesthetic difference. Like Pokemon, Phantom Echoes have a shine to them and a different color palette. You can purchase some Phantom Echoes from the Point Store and Deep Records from the Tower of Adversity. Otherwise, Phantom Echoes will randomly spawn in a set number of locations.
7Verina’s Naruto Run
Naruto, Boruto
Narutois an iconic anime that cemented itself as a cornerstone of pop culture around the world. In the world of Naruto, the ninja characters often run with their arms stretched behind them, a style now dubbed the “Naruto Run.” This running style has been replicated time and again, most notably during the Storm Area 51 Facebook event, which prompted one person to show up and do a Naruto Run in the background of a newscast.
Wuthering Waves couldn’t resist sliding in some Naruto Easter eggs with Verina. Verina’s original design was dripping with Naruto references, including her goggles that featured a quote from Kakashi. While that design detail did not survive the game’s release, Verina still does the Naruto Run while sprinting across the landscape and up cliffs. It’s her ninja way.
6Gol D. Roger Is The Court Of Savantae Committee’s Chair?
One Piece
Minor story spoilersOne Piece is a juggernaut of an anime series. With over 1,000 episodes and counting, One Piece was bound to make waves. In the first chapter of Wuthering Waves, Rover meets the information broker, Aalto, an information broker associated with the Black Shores. Aalto enlists Rover’s help in investigating the Court of Savantae’s research facility.
While Aalto is explaining the situation to Rover, he quotes the last words of the Court of Savantae Committee’s Chairman:
You want my research? You can have it! I left everything I gathered in the Court of Savantae’s labs. Now you’ll just have to find it…
This line is a clear homage to the legendary words of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, whose declaration of leaving all his treasure at the end of the Grand Line sparked the Great Pirate Era: “You want my treasure? You can have it! I left everything I gathered together in one place. Now you just have to find it!”
5Portal To The Depth Of Illusive Realms
Suzume no Tojimari
Suzume no Tojimari is an animated film beloved for its touching story and stunning art. In the film, the titular main character discovers a door to the Ever-After, a realm where time is still and the dead endure. The Depths of Illusive Realms event in Wuthering Waves does homage to Suzume’s artistic vision.
You can access the event through a door with vines running up its side, standing in the center of a grass field in Whining Aix’s Mire. It leads to the Somnoire, where time doesn’t flow and is populated by the dreams of all of Solaris. Even the Ivory and Ebony Gatekeepers, with their cat esthetics, give a nod to Daijin, the keystone cat in Suzume.
4Vergil’s Plastic Chair
Devil May Cry 5
If you climb to the tallest peak in Solaris-3, you will find a lone chair with a daunting aura and a sword overlooking the cloud-covered landscape. This chair is a reference toVergil’s plastic chair modfromDevil May Cry 5. In the original game, Vergil’s throne is an imposing seat crafted from the Qliphoth, an epic and sinister black tree. However, themod replaces this menacing throne with a mundane, flimsy plastic chair. Cue an onslaught of internet memes.
Sitting in the plastic chair heals you and confers the POWER! trophy.
The team at Kuro Games traditionally draws a lot of inspiration from the Devil May Cry series, especially in Punishing Gray Raven. It should be no surprise that they found a way to double down on their appreciation of Devil May Cry in Wuthering Waves.
3Triforce
Legend of Zelda Games
The Triforce is the central motif in theLegend of Zeldagames. The artifactholds the essence of the three Golden Goddesseswho created Hyrule. It can grant the wish of anyone who possesses all three pieces. It looks like Link might need to explore a bit outside Hyrule to claim the Triforce this time, though.
Rover’s quest for information eventually takes him to the derelict Court of Savantae Facility with Aalto and Encore. While exploring the facility, it’s hard to miss the Triforce decorations on the walls and lining the top of the elevator shaft. Are we sure that this was a research facility and not a gaming room?
2Wutherium Geographic
National Geographic
National Geographic Magazine is renowned for its stunning photography and interesting stories covering geography, science, history, nature, and world culture.
You received your camera from Bowen, a photographer for Wutherium Geographic and a member of the Pioneer Association.
It seems that Solaris-3 has a similar publication, called Wutherium Geographic. Upon joining the Pioneer Association, Maqi orients you with all the new perks you have access to, including the latest issue of Wutherium Geographic. After all, Pioneer Association members include the top journalists, writers, photographers, and adventurers from around the world. There’s no one better to be at the helm of Wutherium Geographic!
1Klee’s Destruction Reached Solaris-3
Genshin Impact
Despite her young age,Kleeis the strongest person in Monstadt. A playable character inGenshin Impact, Klee is an explosives expert and can be a pint-sized menace. Her antics often get sent to solitary confinement to self-reflect, where she effectively uses the time to reflect on new gunpowder combinations. Her bombs are so effective that they’ve even made a mark on Solaris-3!
On top of a cliff near the Corroded Ruins, you can find Klee’s iconic clover decorated with exploding flowers. If you use a nearby bomb to explode all the flowers at the same time, you’ll receive a hidden chest. Even outside of her game, Klee has a booming impact!
