If Wuthering Waves does not show a 120 FPS choice, the most likely explanation is that your PC is not in the game’s supported hardware group for that version. The feature was introduced for selected PC devices and requires both an eligible GPU and CPU; meeting the game’s ordinary minimum or recommended requirements does not guarantee access. On a supported installation, open Settings > Graphics, find Frame Rate, and choose 120 FPS. If the entry is still absent, verify your exact processor, graphics card, platform and game version, then contact official support rather than editing configuration files. Historical compatibility lists changed between updates, and the official Version 3.7 announcement available around September 30, 2026 did not publish a current 120 FPS whitelist.
Why is 120 FPS unavailable in Wuthering Waves?
The 120 FPS mode is a selective PC feature, not a universal graphics option. Kuro Games’ Version 1.2 rollout limited it to selected PC devices and required both a supported graphics processor and a supported central processor. A computer can run the game at lower frame-rate caps while still being excluded from the 120 FPS setting.
There are four common reasons for a missing entry:
- Unsupported hardware: your GPU, CPU, or both are outside the models accepted by the relevant game version.
- Platform mismatch: the lists discussed for this feature apply to the PC client. They should not be applied to mobile, console, or cloud-streaming clients.
- Version-specific rules: later patches widened reported GPU coverage, but older lists do not automatically become a current guarantee.
- A game-side issue: an earlier update fixed a case in which some qualifying users could not see the option. That historical fix does not prove that a present-day missing option has the same cause.
Steam’s ordinary listing requirements are a separate matter. The listing accessed in October 2026 shows 16 GB of RAM as a minimum and 32 GB as recommended, but those figures are general PC requirements, not a 120 FPS eligibility test.
Does my GPU and CPU support 120 FPS?
You need to compare the exact model of both components with the support information for your installed version. A matching graphics card by itself is not enough: the published guidance repeatedly states that CPU eligibility also applies.
What the historical and later patch information says
| Information source or game version | What it establishes | How to use it today |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.2-era PC rollout | 120 FPS was limited to selected PC devices, with both GPU and CPU requirements. | Useful for understanding why the menu is selective; not a current universal list. |
| Version 2.3 patch coverage | Community-maintained patch summaries report wider GPU support, including NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and newer within the RTX 20 family, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and newer within the RTX 30 family, and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or newer. CPU requirements still apply. | Treat these model boundaries as Version 2.3 coverage, not as a promise for every later build. |
| Official Version 3.7 maintenance announcement, around September 30, 2026 | General device requirements were visible, but no current 120 FPS CPU/GPU whitelist was exposed. | Do not present an old model list as the confirmed Version 3.7 whitelist. |
| Steam listing accessed October 4, 2026 | General Windows requirements, including 16 GB RAM minimum and 32 GB recommended. | Use for ordinary playability planning only; it does not establish 120 FPS access. |
The RTX and Radeon names above are compatibility identifiers reported for a particular patch, not a recommendation to buy a new card. “RTX 3060 or newer,” for example, does not override the CPU gate, game-version changes, laptop-versus-desktop differences, driver behavior, or the rest of your system.
How do I identify my exact CPU and GPU?
- In Windows, press Win+R, enter
dxdiag, and press Enter. The System tab shows your processor; the Display or Render tabs show the active graphics device. - Open Task Manager > Performance and select CPU and each GPU entry to confirm the model names. On a laptop, note whether the game is using integrated graphics or a discrete GPU.
- Write down the complete model, not just a family label such as “RTX 30” or “Ryzen 7.” The exact suffix and laptop designation can matter when comparing compatibility information.
- Record the game’s installed version from its launcher or title screen before comparing your hardware. A list made for Version 1.2 or 2.3 cannot certify a different build.
How do I enable 120 FPS when my PC is eligible?
There is no separate Windows switch required in the documented procedure. Use the in-game graphics menu:
- Launch the PC client of Wuthering Waves and enter the game.
- Open the main menu and choose Settings.
- Select Graphics.
- Locate Frame Rate.
- Choose 120 FPS, then apply or confirm the change if the client presents a confirmation control.
- Play for several minutes in a demanding area and watch for stutter, freezes, visual glitches or unusual heat before treating the setting as stable.
If 120 FPS appears in the list, the menu has accepted your device for that build. It does not mean the game will render 120 frames every second: actual output depends on scene load, drivers, power limits, thermals and other graphics settings.
What should I do if the 120 FPS option is missing on apparently supported hardware?
Work through the checks in order. This avoids confusing a display limitation or a version mismatch with a hardware eligibility failure.
1. Confirm that you are using the PC client
The cited support information concerns PC. Do not use a PC GPU list to diagnose a phone, console or cloud-streaming session. In a streamed session, the remote machine—not your local display or graphics card—runs the game, so the PC-client menu rules may not apply.
2. Recheck both processors
Compare the complete CPU and GPU models, not only the GPU. A computer with a model reported in the Version 2.3 expansion can still lack the option if its processor is not accepted, if the game is running on a different GPU, or if the installed build uses changed criteria.
3. Verify the installed version
Look at the launcher or title-screen version and compare it with the date of any compatibility list you found. Version 1.2 information explains the original rollout; Version 2.3 coverage reports wider GPU support; neither is a substitute for a current official list. The Version 3.7 announcement available for this article did not expose one.
4. Restart after updates and hardware changes
After a game update, driver change or switch between integrated and discrete graphics, close the client completely and launch it again. If the option appeared previously but vanished after an update, record the version and the exact hardware before reporting the regression.
5. Check the active GPU on a laptop
Windows may launch the game on integrated graphics even when a discrete GPU is installed. In Task Manager > Performance, observe which GPU shows activity while the game is running. If the wrong adapter is active, use Windows’ per-app graphics preference to select the high-performance adapter, then restart the game and check the menu again.
6. Use official customer support instead of forcing a hidden setting
Provide the support team with your game version, CPU model, GPU model, operating-system version, and a screenshot of Settings > Graphics. A historical Version 1.2 report noted that an update corrected a case where qualifying users could not see the setting, so a server-side or client-side fix is possible. Do not treat that old fix as a diagnosis, and avoid editing local configuration files or using unofficial unlockers.
Can a 120 Hz monitor make the option appear?
No evidence in the available compatibility notes says that a monitor’s refresh rate controls whether the 120 FPS menu entry is displayed. A high-refresh display is useful only after the game and hardware can produce the frames; it is not documented as a fix for a missing option.
Check the display separately:
- Open Windows Settings > System > Display > Advanced display and select the highest refresh rate your monitor supports.
- Use the correct cable and input for that refresh rate; some combinations are limited by the display connection.
- Remember that a 60 Hz panel cannot show every frame of a 120 FPS output, even though the game may still render internally.
- On a multi-monitor setup, ensure the game is displayed on the intended high-refresh panel.
These checks improve what you can see after 120 FPS is enabled. They do not establish eligibility and should not be your first purchase or upgrade step.
Why does 120 FPS cause stutter, glitches or instability?
Patch coverage for the expanded mode warns that 120 FPS can produce performance issues, glitches or hardware-related problems depending on settings and the system environment. A successful menu selection therefore is not a guarantee of a smooth result.
Symptoms to watch for
- Frame pacing that feels less consistent than a lower cap, despite a higher average counter.
- Texture, lighting or animation glitches that begin only after enabling the mode.
- Crashes, driver resets, excessive fan noise or temperatures that continue rising during play.
- Battery drain or power-limit throttling on a laptop.
Safe recovery sequence
- Return to Settings > Graphics > Frame Rate and select a lower available cap.
- Close and relaunch the game so the changed mode is applied cleanly.
- If instability remains, restore the other graphics changes you made at the same time and test one change at a time.
- Update only through the game launcher and your normal device-support channel; avoid unofficial patches that bypass the eligibility check.
- Record the exact symptoms, game version and hardware before contacting official support.
Turning 120 FPS off is the recommended response when the mode introduces problems. The warning is configuration-dependent, so a system that is accepted by the menu may still need a lower cap for reliable play.
Should I buy a new GPU to unlock 120 FPS?
Not as the first troubleshooting step. The reported Version 2.3 expansion included the GeForce RTX 3060 and newer in the RTX 30 family, but that is a historical support boundary, not a universal upgrade recommendation. Before spending money, verify the CPU requirement, your installed game version, the power supply and cooling capacity, and whether the current official support information actually lists the proposed card.
An upgrade also cannot guarantee 120 rendered frames in every scene. CPU load, thermals, memory, drivers, in-game settings and the display all affect the result. If your current card is not listed, ask official support whether the limitation is intentional for your version rather than assuming a particular purchase will change the menu.
Which requirements matter most when troubleshooting?
| Check | What it can tell you | What it cannot prove |
|---|---|---|
| Exact GPU model | Whether it matches a reported patch-era GPU boundary. | That the CPU gate is satisfied or that the list is current. |
| Exact CPU model | Whether the second hardware requirement may be satisfied. | That a matching GPU will unlock the menu by itself. |
| Game version | Which compatibility information is relevant. | That an older list remains valid after an update. |
| Platform | Whether the PC-specific guidance applies. | That mobile, console or cloud clients use the same rules. |
| RAM | Whether you meet the general Steam listing level: 16 GB minimum or 32 GB recommended. | 120 FPS eligibility; those figures are not a high-frame-rate whitelist. |
| Display refresh rate | Whether a high-refresh panel can show more of the rendered output. | That the in-game 120 FPS entry will appear. |
What is the quickest decision tree for a missing setting?
- Are you on PC? If not, stop using this PC compatibility list and seek platform-specific information.
- Do you know the exact CPU, GPU and game version? If not, identify them before changing settings.
- Does current official information list your hardware? If yes, open Settings > Graphics > Frame Rate and look for 120 FPS.
- Is the option absent? Confirm the active GPU, restart after updates, and contact official support with your system details. Do not force the option with unofficial tools.
- Does the option appear but cause problems? Disable it, restart the client, and use a lower cap while you investigate.
This decision tree deliberately separates eligibility from performance. A menu entry means the client permits the mode; it does not promise a constant 120-frame output or establish that your display can present it.
What changed between the early rollout and current versions?
The original Version 1.2 coverage described a narrow, selected-PC rollout. Later Version 2.3 patch coverage reported broader GPU support, including the RTX 2070 SUPER tier, RTX 3060 tier and Radeon RX 6600 XT tier, while retaining a CPU requirement. Because those are tied to specific versions, copying them into a current guide without a date would be misleading.
The official Version 3.7 maintenance announcement available around September 30, 2026 listed general device requirements but did not expose a 120 FPS whitelist. Until Kuro Games publishes a current, version-specific list, treat historical model names as clues for investigation rather than a guarantee. This is why two players with apparently similar cards can see different menus after different updates.
What should I include in a support request?
A precise report gives support enough information to distinguish an eligibility rule from a bug. Include:
- Whether you use the PC client and how the game was installed.
- The full CPU and GPU model names, including laptop or desktop designation.
- The game version and the date you first noticed the missing or unstable option.
- Your operating-system version, amount of RAM and whether the game is running on integrated or discrete graphics.
- A screenshot of Settings > Graphics showing the available frame-rate choices.
- Any error message, crash, visual glitch, temperature spike or driver reset that occurs after selecting 120 FPS.
Do not include passwords, account tokens or unrelated personal information. A support response tied to your exact build is more reliable than a third-party list copied from an earlier patch.
Can I use a configuration file or mod to force 120 FPS?
That is not a supported fix. The documented route is the in-game graphics menu on eligible hardware, and patch notes warn that the mode can create performance or hardware-related problems under some configurations. Bypassing the client’s checks can also make troubleshooting harder because support cannot assume the game is running in a supported state.
If the option is missing, verify your platform, version and two hardware models, then use official customer support. If it appears and behaves poorly, disable it rather than trying to force a higher cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 120 FPS work on the mobile version of Wuthering Waves?
The compatibility information covered here is for the PC client. It does not establish equivalent 120 FPS availability on Android or iOS, so mobile players should rely on controls and support information specific to their device and version.
Will 16 GB of RAM unlock the 120 FPS setting?
No. The 16 GB minimum and 32 GB recommended figures shown by Steam are general PC requirements. The 120 FPS gate is described separately and depends on both CPU and GPU support.
Why can two PCs with the same graphics card show different frame-rate options?
The CPU requirement, exact laptop or desktop model, active graphics adapter and game version can differ. Historical support lists also changed between patches, so the same GPU name is not sufficient evidence of identical eligibility.
Is a 120 Hz monitor required to select 120 FPS?
The available compatibility notes do not identify monitor refresh rate as a condition for the menu entry. A 120 Hz-or-faster display is useful for seeing the output, but it is not documented as a way to unlock a missing option.