How To Fix Wuthering Waves Launcher Not Opening: Explained

Wuthering Waves launcher not opening? Are you trying to download Kuro Games‘ free-to-play RPG but is Wuthering Waves on Epic Games not launching? We’ll tell you exactly how to fix it. Wuthering Waves is an exciting Genshin-esque game where you explore an open world, complete quests, and engage in dynamic duels. Unfortunately, some are facing issues with the Wuthering Waves not launching properly, especially those that opted for Epic Games. This issue is likely due to a bug that might be fixed soon.

First off, it is worth noting that you can simply download the game directly from the developers’ official page by following the link and clicking the Windows icon. But if you are stubborn and want to stick with Epic Games to download Wuthering Waves before its release today and can’t wait for a patch, here’s a step-by-step solution to get the Wuthering Waves launcher working.

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How To Fix Wuthering Waves Launcher Not Opening

Open Epic Games Launcher: Go to your library and find Wuthering Waves.
Manage Wuthering Waves: Hover over the three dots icon next to the game and click on “Manage.”
Find the Installation Folder: In the manage menu, locate the “Installation” option and click the folder icon.
Run the Launcher Manually: A folder with the game files will open. Find the file named launcher.exe and double-click it to run.

After these steps, the Wuthering Waves launcher should appear. From there, you can choose the installation path and finally download the game.

By following these steps, you can fix the issue of Wuthering Waves on Epic Games not launching and get ready to dive into the game as soon as it’s released.

Wuthering Waves is set to release today on May 22 or 23, depending on where you live:

West Coast North America: 7 pm PDT (May 22)
East Coast North America: 10 pm EDT (May 22)
United Kingdom: 3 am BST (May 23)
Europe: 4 am CEST (May 23)
Australia: 12 pm AEST (May 23)

The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Android, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Microsoft Windows. For more Wuthering Waves-related content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.