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HoYoverse unveiled Nodus Fall at Gamescom Opening Night Live, a cooperative action RPG where players become Weavers in a world whose divine authority has crumbled, featuring epic boss fights and sword combat. The game channels Elden Ring and Monster Hunter in design and is built on Unreal Engine 5, with multiplayer-focused gameplay and no release date yet.
HoYoverse filed a Georgia lawsuit seeking to shut down the HomDGCat fan wiki and related social accounts, alleging a coordinated effort to steal and publicly post unreleased Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail content by pressuring beta testers to share NDA‑violating data. The company claims the site distributed thousands of leaked materials and infringed copyrights and trade secrets, prompting DMCA takedowns and cease‑and‑desist letters. The wiki reportedly paused live data updates and there was a change in Telegram channel ownership; HoYoverse seeks an injunction and damages.
HoYoverse is launching a new gacha game called Honkai: Nexus Anima, featuring a unique combat system similar to auto battlers, with various mini-games and customization options. Interested players can sign up for the beta test on iOS and PC until September 12, with multiple language options available. The full release date has not yet been announced.
Honkai: Nexus Anima, an upcoming game by Hoyoverse, has revealed a diverse cast of characters including Sovereigns, Novarchs, and other allies, with detailed descriptions of their roles and appearances, promising an exciting adventure for players.
Genshin Impact will end support for PlayStation 4 due to hardware and platform size limitations, with the PS4 version being removed from the PlayStation Store on September 10th, 2023, and service ending on April 8th, 2026. Players are encouraged to switch to PS5 or other platforms, with no impact on game progress.
Voice actors from Genshin Impact are joining fans in criticizing the character designs for the upcoming Natlan region, accusing the game of cultural appropriation and whitewashing. They are urging publisher HoYoverse to make changes to better represent the cultures that inspire the characters.
Genshin Impact faces significant backlash for whitewashing characters in its upcoming Natlan update, which is inspired by Latin American and African cultures. Fans and voice actors are calling for Hoyoverse to depict characters with darker skin tones, leading to petitions and social media campaigns.
Over a dozen Genshin Impact voice actors have criticized developer HoYoverse for the lack of diverse skin tones in the newly revealed Natlan region, which draws inspiration from African and Latin American cultures. They argue that the characters should better reflect the people of these regions and call for more accurate cultural representation. The criticism has sparked significant discussion among fans and the gaming community.
Genshin Impact faces backlash from fans and its own voice actors over the lack of cultural representation in the new Natlan region's character designs. Critics argue that the characters do not reflect the diverse cultures they are inspired by, including African, Latin American, and Aboriginal Australian cultures. Prominent voice actors have voiced their concerns on social media, urging developer HoYoverse to address the issue. The hashtag 'BoycottHYV' is gaining traction as fans demand better representation. HoYoverse has yet to respond.
HoYoverse has announced that their new gacha game, Zenless Zone Zero, will officially release on July 4, 2024, across all platforms. The game, set in a futuristic world affected by a disaster known as "Hollows," aims to replicate the success of Genshin Impact. Players can pre-register for launch rewards, including free pulls.
HoYoverse's new action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero, will officially release on July 4, 2024, across PS5, PC, iOS, and Android platforms. The game supports cross-progression and cross-play, and pre-registrations have surpassed 35 million globally.
HoYoverse has announced that the urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero will be released globally on July 4th for iOS, Android, PS5, and PC, with support for cross-progression and cross-play across all platforms. The game has already garnered over 35 million pre-registrations. A new character trailer has also been released, and a PS5 digital pre-order bundle is available for $9.99.
Genshin Impact's upcoming version 5.0 will introduce the new region of Natlan, featuring unique traversal methods inspired by Pokémon-like Saurian creatures. The teaser hints at transformative gameplay mechanics and suggests more traversal types may be revealed. Version 4.7, launching June 5, will conclude the Fontaine storyline.
HoYoverse's upcoming game Zenless Zone Zero is holding a closed beta, allowing fans to get a taste of the urban fantasy game with a roguelite gameplay loop and gacha mechanics. Players can sign up until March 23 for a chance to participate, with the game expected to release in 2024. The latest beta introduces a new character and faction, offering a glimpse into the game ahead of its official launch.
Genshin Impact studio's upcoming urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero is gearing up for another public beta test, with players over 16 able to apply and earn extra tickets by inviting friends and completing daily missions. The game features cute robo-bunny hordes called Bangboos and has faced some criticism from previous beta testers. Despite the controversy, the game is set for release later this year on mobile, PC, and PS5 as a free-to-play title.