If you’ve spent hours tweaking your Wuthering Waves character only to realize you’d rather play as a different gender after a few hours of questing, you’re not alone. I ran into this exact issue during my first week of playing, when I picked a gender on a whim without testing how the voice lines or character animations felt during cutscenes. Figuring out how to change gender in Wuthering Waves isn’t as straightforward as it is in some other gacha games, so I put together this guide to walk you through every official option and workaround you can use right now. I’ll also cover what to avoid so you don’t risk losing your account or hours of hard-earned progress.
How to Change Gender in Wuthering Waves via Official In-Game Tools
Right now, there are only two official ways to adjust your Rover’s gender without third-party tools, and both only work before you lock in your save file. The first is during the initial character creation screen, right after you first download the game and log into your account. You can toggle between male and female Rover options freely here, and adjust all associated customization features like hairstyles, facial features, and voice lines as much as you want before confirming your choice. The process works exactly the same across PC, mobile, and PlayStation platforms, with no platform-exclusive customization options available.
The second official method works if you’ve started the prologue but haven’t finished the first 10-minute introductory quest. You can exit back to the main menu, select the “reset character” option, and go through the character creation process again to pick a different gender. This won’t delete your account, but it will erase any tiny bit of progress you’ve made in the prologue, which is a small tradeoff for getting the gender you want. You can’t officially change your character’s gender after you complete the prologue and link your save to your account, no matter how much real money or in-game currency you’ve spent.
If you play across multiple servers, you also have the option to create a new save file on a different server with a different gender. Each server’s save is completely separate, so you won’t lose progress on your main server if you want to test out a different gender on a secondary account. Just note that you can’t transfer items or characters between servers, so you’ll have to start from scratch on any new server you join.
What to Do If You Already Locked Your Character’s Gender
If you’ve already finished the prologue and can’t use the official reset option, you have a few workarounds to choose from, depending on how much progress you’ve made. The most drastic option is to reset your entire save file entirely, but this is only recommended if you’re less than two hours into the game and haven’t pulled any rare 5-star characters or weapons. If you’ve already invested dozens of hours into your account and have a stacked roster, resetting likely isn’t worth the time and money you’d lose.
Another option many players don’t think of is using your playable character roster instead of changing your Rover’s gender. Wuthering Waves has dozens of playable characters of all genders, and you can swap to any character you’ve unlocked for open-world exploration, combat, and most side quests whenever you want. You can swap to playable characters of any gender in your roster for open-world exploration, combat, and side quests at any time, so you don’t have to play as your Rover 100% of the time if you don’t like their gender. The only time you’re forced to use your Rover is during main story cutscenes, which make up a small percentage of total playtime.
You might have seen third-party mods online that claim to let you change your Rover’s gender post-prologue, but use these with extreme caution. Using third-party mods to change your character’s gender can result in an account ban if you play on official servers, as Kuro Games’ anti-cheat system flags modified game files immediately. Mods are safe to use on private, unofficial servers, but you’ll lose access to all your official server progress if you switch. If you want to avoid the risk of a ban entirely, it’s best to hold off on using mods for gender changes.
Key Factors to Consider Before You Pick Your Rover’s Gender
To avoid needing to change your gender later, take a few extra minutes during character creation to test out your options before confirming. A lot of players rush through this step to get to the open world as fast as possible, but taking 10 extra minutes to check these details can save you hours of hassle down the line. I personally skipped this step on my first playthrough and ended up resetting my save after 3 hours because I hated the male Rover’s combat voice lines, so I can confirm it’s worth the extra time.
- Test both gender voice lines for both combat and cutscenes to make sure you like the tone and delivery, as voice acting is one of the most common reasons players want to switch genders later
- Try out all gender-exclusive customization options, including hairstyles, facial features, and idle animations, to make sure you can make a character you’re happy looking at for dozens of hours
- Play through the first 5 minutes of the prologue with your selected gender to see how it feels during actual gameplay, not just the static character creation screen
- Check if any upcoming limited-time cosmetic items are locked to specific genders before you finalize your choice, as some event skins are only available for one Rover gender
It’s also worth noting that your Rover’s gender has no impact on gameplay right now, so you don’t have to worry about picking the “better” option for combat or progression. The Rover’s gender doesn’t affect any quest outcomes, story beats, or playable content access right now, so your choice is purely aesthetic. Pick whatever gender feels most fun for you, and don’t stress about missing out on any content because of your choice.
Expected Future Updates for Gender Change Features
If you don’t want to reset your save or use risky mods, you’ll be happy to know that an official gender change feature is in the works. Kuro Games has responded to multiple community requests for this feature in official Discord AMAs, confirming that they’re developing a character reset ticket that will let players adjust their Rover’s gender, appearance, and name for a small fee. The fee will likely cost either a small amount of real money or a moderate amount of premium in-game currency, so it will be accessible for both free-to-play and paying players.
No official release date has been announced yet, but leakers and trusted community sources say the feature is expected to launch alongside the game’s first major anniversary update. Kuro has prioritized this feature over other common requests like cross-server progression because it’s one of the most requested features across all global regions. Any future gender change feature will likely not affect your existing progress, character pulls, or quest completion status, so you won’t lose any of your hard-earned items when you switch genders.
You don’t have to stop playing your current save while you wait for this feature, either. As mentioned earlier, you can use other playable characters of your preferred gender for almost all gameplay, so you don’t have to stare at your Rover the entire time you wait. Just keep in mind that any limited-time skins you buy for your current Rover will only work for that gender, so you might want to hold off on buying Rover cosmetics if you know you want to switch genders later.
At the end of the day, figuring out how to change gender in Wuthering Waves is pretty simple if you haven’t locked your save file yet, and there are workarounds even if you have. Don’t feel pressured to reset your save if you’ve already put dozens of hours into it – swapping to other playable characters or waiting for the official gender change feature are both totally valid options. Just make sure you test your preferred gender thoroughly before you confirm your choice if you’re starting a new save, to avoid the hassle of switching later. No matter what you pick, you’ll still get to enjoy all the game’s open-world content, quests, and playable characters either way.