Does Wuthering Waves run on Linux?
by Kuro Games
- 89% of 330 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Games
Yes. Wuthering Waves has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 89% of 330 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Wuthering Waves on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 330 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 23, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 185 | 89% |
| AMD | 129 | 91% |
| Intel | 14 | 71% |
Anti-cheat
Wuthering Waves uses Anti-Cheat Expert. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Running: it runs, though the developer has not officially confirmed Linux support. Latest change: “Publisher claims to be looking into better Steam Deck compatibility on the Steam store page description.” (Jun 12, 2025).
Which Linux distros do Wuthering Waves players use?
The distros named most often in the last year’s reports. They show what people actually play on, not which distro is best.
How to play Wuthering Waves on Linux
- Install Steam for Linux from your distro’s software manager or Flathub.
- In Steam, open Settings → Compatibility and make sure Steam Play is enabled for all other titles, then install Wuthering Waves.
- If it misbehaves, right-click the game → Properties → Compatibility and pick a different Proton version.
Anti-cheat status can change with game updates. Check recent reports before buying.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
Wuthering Waves on Linux: common questions
Does Wuthering Waves run on Linux?
Yes. Wuthering Waves has no Linux version, but it runs well through Steam’s Proton: 89% of 330 ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months say it works.
Does Wuthering Waves work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Wuthering Waves “Playable” on Steam Deck and “Playable” for other SteamOS devices.
How well does Wuthering Waves run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 89% of 330 ProtonDB reports said it works, and 34% said it worked without any tweaks.