Wuthering Waves is officially teaming up with a major PC gaming accessories brand to release a limited-edition collection inspired by a fan-favorite character. The timing couldn’t be better, as Wuthering Waves keeps reaching new heights with each update, including its Cyberpunk: Edgerunners crossover and Version 3.6, which are helping propel the open-world action RPG to new highs on Steam.
Razer’s premium gaming collection further underscores Wuthering Waves‘ growing presence in the gaming world. The anime-inspired action RPG has distinguished itself from competitors like Genshin Impact by delivering the quality-of-life improvements fans expect alongside an addictive gameplay experience built around fast-paced combat and captivating storytelling.
That same level of quality extends to Razer’s Wuthering Waves collection, which includes an ergonomic gaming chair, a premium keyboard and mouse, and an oversized desk mat featuring a stunning illustration of Denia. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the keyboard, mouse, and desk mat to see whether they live up to both brands’ reputations.
Razer Brings Wuthering Waves’ Denia to Life With Stunning Gaming Gear
The Wuthering Waves x Razer gaming collection is another strong addition to Razer’s already robust lineup of PC gaming accessories, joining high-profile collaborations with Zenless Zone Zero, Hello Kitty, Pokémon, and more. It also makes a terrific collectible for Wuthering Waves fans who have followed the gacha RPG through thick and thin since its rocky 2024 launch, celebrating the game’s incredible achievements over the last two years. Denia, the fantasy RPG’s newest Resonator, is the perfect face for this limited-edition collection, with a striking appearance that embodies some of the game’s strongest character design elements.
First introduced as a student of Startorch Academy in the Lahai-Roi region, Denia is a 5-star Fusion character with a penchant for “doomer humor.” More importantly, Denia isn’t just another pretty face; her seemingly ordinary student life clashes with her secret mission as a Fractsidus agent. Razer faithfully captures her elegant aura, fascinating backstory, and alluring design throughout its gaming collection. Her signature blues, blacks, pinks, and cosmic motifs shine throughout.
Now, let’s talk about the main event: the keyboard. The Razer BlackWidow V4 TKL HyperSpeed – Wuthering Waves Edition ($199.99 USD) is gorgeous gaming hardware. Although it takes up more space than some compact keyboards we’ve reviewed, this premium device earns every inch of your desk space, and then some. Its familiar tenkeyless layout provides a comfortable typing experience, with keys that feel natural and responsive under your fingertips.
Razer’s Wuthering Waves Keyboard Combines Style With Everyday Convenience
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Image via Razer, Kuro Games -
Image via Razer, Kuro Games -
Image via Razer, Kuro Games -
Image via Razer, Kuro Games -
Image via Razer, Kuro Games
What makes this Wuthering Waves-inspired keyboard stand out are the fun little doohickeys that may not seem significant at first but add up over time. The volume control, for example, uses a wheel-like mechanism that lets you pump up the jam by rolling your finger forward. Of course, you can dial it back down by rolling the wheel the other way. The volume wheel feels so smooth and precise that I can’t help but fiddle with it like a toddler playing with a Fisher-Price toy.
Below the wheel are three buttons. The first controls media playback, letting you play, pause, skip to the next track, or go back to the previous one, depending on how many times you press it. The second instantly mutes the audio with a single push. The third displays the keyboard’s current battery level, since the device can be used wirelessly or via a wired USB connection.
These small additions, as insignificant as they may seem, enhance the everyday browsing and gaming experience in ways we easily take for granted. Before switching to the Wuthering Waves keyboard, I mapped my audio controls to the side buttons on my previous mouse, an effective but cumbersome workaround for my cheap speakers. The dedicated volume wheel not only frees up my mouse buttons for other actions but also makes for a more comfortable, convenient setup when I need to crank up the volume for a YouTube trailer or instantly mute a cozy game to answer an unexpected phone call.
What really elevates this keyboard is its customization, which goes far beyond swappable keycaps. The keyboard features customizable backlighting that illuminates the keys as you type, making them easier to find during an intense gaming or writing session.
Wuthering Waves’ Razer Gaming Mouse Delivers Comfort and Long Battery Life
Personally, features like these have always felt more like a distraction than a necessity, as the constant light show can grow tiresome with its overly flashy presentation. Thankfully, the Razer BlackWidow V4 TKL HyperSpeed lets you customize the lighting to match your preferred level of brightness and visual flair. You can also choose your preferred color palette, either from a wide range of presets available through Razer’s software or by creating your own.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro SE is a worthwhile companion to the Razer BlackWidow V4 TKL HyperSpeed. It’s a comfortable wireless mouse that does its job without a hitch, delivering smooth, responsive clicks whether you’re gaming or navigating your desktop. More importantly, Razer advertises up to a full week of battery life on a single charge, and my experience has been just as impressive. I never had to frantically search for a USB cable because my mouse suddenly died in the middle of writing a breaking news story that needed to go live immediately.
Like the keyboard, the Wuthering Waves mouse captures Denia’s majestic beauty, with her wonderfully smug expression subtly displayed on its upper-right side. Together, these two PC accessories create a calming, cohesive setup that’s as enjoyable to look at as it is to use.
Razer’s Wuthering Waves Collection Is More Than Just a Pretty Face
Last but not least is Denia’s gigantic desk mat. There’s not much more to say than that it’s gorgeous. Her magnificent appearance elevates an otherwise ordinary desk mat into something far more otherworldly and jaw-dropping. The 2D illustration makes full use of the humongous canvas, creating a ravishing image that stuns without distracting from your workflow. The celestial atmosphere and somber colors perfectly complement the heavenly aesthetic this collection evokes. Too long; didn’t read: It’s beautiful.
For longtime Wuthering Waves fans, the choice is obvious. However, even casual gamers who’ve only heard of Wuwa through the grapevine will find plenty to appreciate in Razer’s official collection. Admittedly, with the keyboard alone approaching $200, this collection won’t be for everyone. Still, the premium pricing is justified by the exceptional experience these accessories deliver, whether you’re a die-hard Wuwa fan or simply looking for a top-notch set of PC gaming accessories.
With high-end merchandise like this, Wuthering Waves and Razer have delivered a collaboration that’s as impressive in performance as it is in presentation.
- Released
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May 22, 2024
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
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Kuro Games
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Kuro Games
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer
- PC Release Date
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May 22, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
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January 2, 2025
