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HoYoverse is running simultaneous crossovers between Zenless Zone Zero and Honkai: Star Rail, with Ver.3.3 and Ver.4.6 updates already detailed and the next halves of the collaboration scheduled. Petit Planet is in its final beta ahead of a winter 2026 release, while Nodus Fall is confirmed as a free-to-play, non-gacha co-op action game with PC support at release.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

Across these stories, HoYoverse is pushing two directions at once: deepening the live-service rhythm of its established titles and opening new fronts. The crossover between Zenless Zone Zero and Honkai: Star Rail runs both ways, with Kafka and Robin appearing in New Eridu in Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.4 and Ellen Joe and Astra Yao heading to the Astral Express in Honkai: Star Rail Ver.4.8. The two halves land months apart, and each game continues its own update schedule alongside the collaboration. Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.3, titled Take Flight Once More, launches October 21 with S-Rank Agents Fione and Severian, plus mech combat, a new Labyrinth Mysteries season, a test run of the Fairy team composition feature, and a Steam version. Honkai: Star Rail Ver.4.6, due September 28, adds the Ice-type 5-star Pearl and sends the story to a Research Institute inside Thousand Stars City.

Outside those two titles, Genshin Impact Version 7.0 completed all seven nations of Teyvat with the release of Snezhnaya on August 12, and Version 7.1, Requiem to the Underworld, releases September 23 with new 5-star characters Vesna and Vodzhanyitsa. Petit Planet is in its Final Beta Test across PC, iOS, and Android, with Japanese voice acting added and a reworked Star Market hub, ahead of a winter 2026 release. Nodus Fall, unveiled at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, is a realistic dark fantasy co-op action game with no character gacha; characters unlock through play, and PC is the only confirmed platform at release. Honkai: Nexus Anima held its second closed beta, the Evolution Test, adding Anima evolution and returning characters Blade and Kiana.

Merchandise and collaborations continue as a parallel line: Razer announced a Honkai: Star Rail collection themed after Silver Wolf, Bandai opened pre-orders for the S.A.M. Cocoon, MOONDROP opened pre-orders for Sparkle earbuds, and Zenless Zone Zero ran a ZOZOTOWN collaboration. ASU and Wabami sang the Genshin Impact image song 1314. In July, Pom from Honkai: Star Rail appeared in Zenless Zone Zero as a framed bug report.

Key facts

Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.3 release date
October 21 ↗
Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.4 crossover characters
Kafka and Robin appear in New Eridu ↗
Honkai: Star Rail Ver.4.8 crossover characters
Ellen Joe and Astra Yao appear on the Astral Express ↗
Petit Planet platforms
PC, iOS, and Android with cross-platform support ↗
Nodus Fall monetization
Free-to-play with no character gacha; characters unlock through play ↗
Nodus Fall confirmed platform at release
PC ↗
Genshin Impact Ver.7.0 release date
August 12 ↗
Genshin Impact Ver.7.1 release date
September 23 ↗
Honkai: Star Rail Ver.4.6 release date
September 28, 2026 ↗
Zenless Zone Zero Xbox PC version launch
Alongside Ver.3.1 on July 29, with cross-platform play between Xbox console and PC ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
release preview program for Petit Planet on November 1 at 20:00 (November 1) · 2026-10-23
Announced
Genshin Impact Version 7.2 preview stream (Genshin Impact Version 7.2 preview program) · 2026-10-21
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preview program for Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.3, titled "Once More, Take Flight Into the Sky," will stream on October 9 at 20:30 (Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.3 Preview Program) · 2026-10-05
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Ver.7.1 preview program · 2026-09-07
Announced
Nodus Fall (gamescom Opening Night Live 2026) · 2026-08-26
Announced
Ver.4.5 special program for Honkai: Star Rail will air on August 14 · 2026-08-10
Announced
full collaboration visual for Zenless Zone Zero · 2026-07-29
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Zenless Zone Zero version 3.1 release on July 29 (July 17 preview program) · 2026-07-17
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Pom appeared in Zenless Zone Zero, framed as a bug report · 2026-07-17
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investigating and asking players to report sightings · 2026-07-17
Announced
released character PV 'Tonight, the Morning Star Falls' for Himeko: Departure · 2026-07-14
Announced
Trailblaze Mission interlude "Spend Big, Aim for the Top of the Rich List" · 2026-08-27
Announced
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 preview program broadcast on July 3 at 20:30 JST · 2026-06-29
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says further surprises are planned · 2026-09-20
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featured a large HoYoverse presence · 2026-08-10
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The crossover has sparked speculation of a self-collaboration between HoYoverse's own titles. · 2026-07-17
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HoYoverse held the second closed beta test for Honkai: Nexus Anima, called the Evolution Test. · 2026-07-16
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The test adds Anima evolution, where creatures can evolve into stronger forms with new elements. · 2026-07-16
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A new evolution challenge system requires players to complete tasks to unlock evolved Anima. · 2026-07-16
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New characters include Bai Mei with her partner Anima Meiyiryu. · 2026-07-16
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Returning series characters Blade from Honkai: Star Rail and Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd also appear. · 2026-07-16
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The Evolution Test deepens the Anima evolution system, a central mechanic that sets Nexus Anima apart within HoYoverse's lineup. · 2026-07-16
Release
game · 2026-08-26 · JST · 2026-08-27

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genshin impact, petit planet, honkai star rail, zenless zone zero, nodusfall, nodas fall, nodus fall, honkai nexus anima, varsapura

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1d ago

Genshin Impact's First Permanent Cafe Opens January 20, 2027 in Yurakucho

HoYoverse announced on October 23, 2026 that Genshin CAFE, the first official permanent cafe for Genshin Impact, will open on January 20, 2027 on the third floor of Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo. The address given is 2-7-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku. The concept is "A detour along the journey," and the cafe aims to be a place where players can take a breather alongside memories of their adventures in Teyvat. HoYoverse plans food menus that express the game's world, limited goods sold only at the cafe, and various campaigns. A key visual and a teaser PV were released alongside the announcement. Menu and goods details will be announced in sequence on the official Genshin CAFE X account, which opened under the handle @genshincafejp. Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world RPG set on the continent of Teyvat, where players follow the Traveler in search of a separated sibling; as of Ver. 7.0 the seventh nation, Snezhnaya, is available.

1d ago

Genshin Impact Version 7.2 Lands November 4 With Mitiya and Valery

HoYoverse will release Genshin Impact Version 7.2, subtitled "When the End Descends," on November 4. The update opens Chapter VII Acts 5 and 6 of the Archon Quest, in which Ronova triggers abnormalities in each nation's Nails of Condemnation and pushes Teyvat toward the destruction of civilization. At the Tsaritsa's call, representatives of the seven nations gather in Snezhnaya, and the Traveler fights alongside each nation's gods, Neuvillette, and companions from across the map. Two new playable Electro characters join: the 5-star Mitiya, a Catalyst user voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, and the 4-star Valery, a Sword user voiced by Makoto Furukawa. A new area in eastern Snezhnaya opens with the ore town Novokichev, Wing's Peak and Old Kichev. The linked event Global Defense: Rebellion Against Unjust Judgment lets players pick one 4-star character from a roster that includes Amber, Xiangling, Thoma, Collei, Lynette, Kachina, Aino and Alyosha. HoYoverse also announced a permanent Genshin CAFE at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo, opening January 20, 2027.

1d ago

HoYoverse Sets Petit Planet Release Preview Stream for November 1

HoYoverse will stream a release preview program for Petit Planet on November 1 at 20:00 on its official YouTube channel and X account. The company announced the broadcast on October 23. Petit Planet is a slow-life game in which players become a Hoshimibito and grow a star by reshaping its terrain and arranging areas, with farming, fishing, furniture crafting, and interaction with neighbors and friends who arrive from the sea of stars. Development team members and special guests will appear on the stream to unpack what the program calls the "first page" of life on the star, with game content plus upcoming events and campaigns. A follow-and-repost campaign runs from October 23 until the broadcast starts at 20:00 on November 1, with twenty winners drawn from those who follow the official X account and repost the designated post, each receiving a 3,000 yen Amazon gift card. Petit Planet is planned for release in winter 2026 on PC, iOS, and Android, and pre-registration is open.

3d ago

Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 Second Half Opens With Blade Rerun

Honkai: Star Rail version 4.6 second half began on October 21 with the event warp "I Am the Blade," which raises the appearance rate of the limited 5-star character Blade (Fire / Nihility), voiced by Shinichiro Miki. The companion Light Cone warp "Recollected Memories" features "New Body Burned in Purgatory (Nihility)." The "Pearl from Beyond the Sea" warp for Pearl (Ice / Elation), voiced by Kiyono Anno, continues. Both run until November 10.

3d ago

Genshin Impact Ver.7.2 Preview Stream Set for October 23 With Noi Tease

HoYoverse will stream the preview program for Genshin Impact Version 7.2, subtitled "When the End Comes," from 21:00 on October 23. The broadcast runs on the official Genshin YouTube channel and official X account. Yusuke Kobayashi (voice of Mitiya), Ayumu Murase (voice of Venti), and Gen Sato (voice of Alyosha) are listed as the cast for the program. The thumbnail image for the stream shows Anastasia alongside Mitiya, Vesna, and Noi. Noi is voiced by Shinichiro Miki and was named as one of the new characters at the opening of Snezhnaya. Other new characters have since appeared in the game, but Noi has yet to be addressed in the story. The illustration set the keyword "Noi-san" to No. 1 on X. HoYoverse announced the program on October 21, 2026. Inside also renders the subtitle as "When Descending to the End."

Oct 9

Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.4 Brings Honkai: Star Rail Crossover With Kafka and Robin

HoYoverse announced during an October 9, 2026 preview program that Zenless Zone Zero will hold a crossover with Honkai: Star Rail in Ver.3.4. Kafka and Robin, two characters from Honkai: Star Rail, will appear in New Eridu as collaboration characters. The same broadcast confirmed that Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.3, titled Take Flight Once More, launches on October 21 and introduces S-Rank Agents Fione and Severian. Fione is a Fire and Anomaly unit who applies Fire Erosion and revives with full HP after a fatal blow. Severian is a Wind and Attack unit who evades and counterattacks, building energy for consecutive slashes. Ver.3.3 also adds mech combat with switchable melee and ranged modes, a new Labyrinth Mysteries season called Strange Trials, a test run of the Fairy team composition feature, and a Steam version. The crossover runs the other direction as well: Honkai: Star Rail Ver.4.8 will bring Zenless Zone Zero characters Ellen Joe and Astra Yao to the Astral Express.

Oct 6

Petit Planet Final Beta Adds Japanese Voice Acting And Reworked Star Market

HoYoverse's slice-of-life game Petit Planet is running its Final Beta Test, the third and last beta before release. A Game Spark writer who also played the Cozy Test on November 7, 2025 reports Japanese voice acting now covers tutorials and event scenes, new resident characters and profile illustrations were added, and the Star Market hub field was largely rebuilt. AI chatbot NPCs appear more actively.

Oct 5

Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.3 Preview Program Set For October 9

HoYoverse announced on October 5, 2026 that the preview program for Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.3, titled "Once More, Take Flight Into the Sky," will stream on October 9 at 20:30. The announcement names two agents, Fione and Severian, both shown in the accompanying image and both with agent files already released. A limited exchange code will be distributed during the stream.

Oct 4

Razer Announces Honkai: Star Rail Collection Themed After Silver Wolf

Razer announced the "Razer | Honkai: Star Rail" collection on September 20, a collaboration with HoYoverse's space fantasy RPG. The lineup is themed after the character Silver Wolf LV.999, who was added in April 2026, and covers a gaming chair, keyboard, mouse, and headset. Product details are not yet announced. A teaser video ran on the official Razer Japan X account, and sales in Japan are anticipated. The Honkai: Star Rail account teased online and offline collaboration events.

Oct 3

HoYoverse Answers 10 FAQ Questions for Nodus Fall, Confirms No Character Gacha

HoYoverse published answers to 10 frequently asked questions about its new title Nodus Fall on September 23, 2026, roughly a month after the game was revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. The mythology action game is built around cooperative multiplayer, but the main content can be played solo. Characters are not obtained through gacha and can all be unlocked by progressing through the game, with monetization still under consideration. The PC version will be supported at release, and other platforms will be announced later. Between boss battles, players can play musical instruments with friends or relax in hot springs. A four-person team playtest was held at gamescom 2026, and maximum party size and rules are still being adjusted.

Sep 20

Honkai: Star Rail Confirms Zenless Zone Zero Crossover In Ver. 4.8

HoYoverse announced that Honkai: Star Rail will hold a collaboration with Zenless Zone Zero in Version 4.8. Ellen Joe and Astra Yao appear as collaboration characters. In-development battle footage shown during the announcement recreates Zenless Zone Zero's action style. The two games cross over in both directions: the Zenless Zone Zero side schedules its own Honkai: Star Rail collaboration for winter 2026. The announcement came alongside the Version 4.6 release date of September 28, 2026, which adds the Ice-type 5-star character Pearl, who follows the Path of Elation, and the story sends the player to a Research Institute deep inside Thousand Stars City. Version 4.6 also brings the event Love, Ghosts, and Robots, plus the Star Piece Festival: One Cut combat reality show event and Interstellar Phantom Beasts content. A collaboration with gaming device maker Razer was announced as well, covering peripherals including a gaming chair, keyboard, mouse, and headset.

Sep 20

ASU and Wabami Sing Genshin Impact Image Song 1314

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's ASU and Wabami will sing "1314," an image song for Genshin Impact characters Sandrone and Columbina. The song is revealed during HoYoFair 2026 "Project: Nord Express," streaming on the night of September 20, after which the official movie premieres on ASU's YouTube channel. 4na wrote the lyrics and composed the track with Tasuku Maeda, who also arranged it.

Sep 20

HoYoverse's Petit Planet Starts Final Beta Test

HoYoverse began the final beta test for Petit Planet on September 20, 2026, across PC, iOS, and Android. The test is the last one before the official release, and only players holding test access can log in. The test period has not been disclosed, and its end date will be announced later, with access distributed through a notice on the official website. In Petit Planet, players become Hoshimibito and create their own star, then spend time on farming, fishing, crafting, exploration, and interaction with residents, plus multiplayer with friends. HoYoverse plans to release the game in winter 2026 and will support data linking between PC, iOS, and Android. Pre-registration is open on all platforms. A social media campaign, Petit Planet Trial Migration Diary, runs through October 31, alongside the relaxed official program Platt Planet, whose third episode streams on September 25 at 20:00.

Sep 17

Honkai: Star Rail S.A.M. Cocoon Pre-Orders Open September 17

Bandai opened pre-orders for the Honkai: Star Rail S.A.M. Cocoon on September 17 at 4:00 PM on Premium Bandai. The item is the transformation device Firefly uses to become SAM in the HoYoverse game. It is priced at 22,000 yen including tax, with the order window running until October 18 at 11:00 PM. Shipping is scheduled for May 2027. The product includes a sculpted main body, large clear wing parts, and a light-up feature with four modes that reproduce SAM's four transformation states. Operating the buttons deploys both wings. It also plays lines from Firefly and SAM, battle skill sound effects, and BGM. A dedicated display stand and replacement parts for the deployed wings are included, so the item can be displayed wings-open. Power comes from a rechargeable battery with a Type-C port. The set ships with two display parts, two small wing effect parts, and two large wing effect parts.

Sep 14

MOONDROP Opens Pre-Orders For Honkai: Star Rail Sparkle Earbuds

MOONDROP began taking pre-orders on September 14 at 18:30 for the MOONDROP Sparxie, a fully wireless earbud model built around Sparkle from Honkai: Star Rail. The set costs 16,200 yen including tax. It ships with a chibi Sparkle acrylic stand, a limited acrylic charm and strap, and a leather pouch for the charging case, plus voice guidance in Sparkle's voice for power and mode changes.

Sep 14

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Requiem To The Underworld Arrives September 23

HoYoverse announced on September 12, 2026 that Genshin Impact Version 7.1, "Requiem to the Underworld," releases September 23. The update adds an Archon Quest in Snezhnaya where the Traveler meets Her Majesty the Empress, plus a fight against Ronova, the Ruler of Death. New 5-star characters Vesna and Vodzhanyitsa join.

Sep 7

Genshin Impact Ver.7.1 Preview Program Set for September 12

HoYoverse announced the Ver.7.1 "Requiem of the Underworld" preview program for Genshin Impact, airing September 12 at 21:00. Kanae Ito (Vozhanitsa), Sumire Uesaka (Odet), and Aoi Koga (Paimon) will appear and introduce the latest information. The program thumbnail depicts characters expected to appear in the story. The game runs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android.

Aug 29

HoYoverse Unveils Nodus Fall, a Dark Fantasy Co-op Action Game

HoYoverse unveiled its new title Nodus Fall at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 on August 26th JST. Game*Spark attended a hands-on event in Cologne, Germany, and played a trial build. The multiplayer fantasy action game adopts a realistic art style, a departure from the studio's usual anime look. It blends Monster Hunter-style hunting with soulslike presentation. The play session covered 4-player co-op with classes including archer, knight, mage, and sorcerer, and featured two bosses: Qiongqi and Maldrake.

Aug 28

Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.2 Adds Sharp Guard Attribute, New Agents Claratta and Roxy

HoYoverse announced during the Ver.3.2 preview program on August 28 that the action RPG Zenless Zone Zero will receive its Ver.3.2 update, titled "Secrets, the Past, and Them," on September 9. The update introduces the new Sharp Guard attribute, debuting with S-Rank Agent Claratta, an Electric character voiced by Kana Ueda. Claratta appears in the first half of the version's exclusive channel, while the second S-Rank Agent, Roxy, a Wind Stun character voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki, appears in the second half. The main story moves to Hydshore, where the Proxy investigates the disappearance of alloys from the Frings Workshop, leading to a secret research facility connected to the Helios Institute. The Sharp Guard attribute balances offense and defense, featuring a Severe Wound system and a multi-crit mechanic. Players can earn Delusion Angel faction costumes for free through events in Ver.3.2 and Ver.3.3, including the 14-day login event "Surprise Screening Project" and the limited-time "Pop! Pinball Night!" event. Login rewards include Encrypted Master Tape x10 and Bangboo Ticket x10. The update also strengthens Agent Kreta and improves Extreme Support judgment.

Aug 27

Honkai: Star Rail Ver. 4.5 Adds Robin: Song of the Summer Sky

HoYoverse updated the space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail to Ver. 4.5, titled "A Chip Bet on a Thousand Stars," on August 26, 2026. The update introduces the limited 5-star character Robin: Song of the Summer Sky, voiced by Kaori Nazuka with songs performed by Chevy. Robin appears in the event warp "Melody Resounding in the Summer Sky," which runs alongside the Light Cone warp "Shadow Defining the Passage of Time," where the drop rate for the limited 5-star Light Cone "Rising with a Resounding Song" is increased. The version also adds a rerun warp for the character Hiancy, voiced by Hina Youmiya, with her Light Cone "So the Sky Rainbow Never Fades." Both event warps run until September 12, 2026, at 12:59 JST. New story content includes the Trailblaze Mission interlude "Spend Big, Aim for the Top of the Rich List," where players must spend 20 billion in three days, and the Trailblaze Mission "A Chip Bet on a Thousand Stars." The update also adds the event "Limit Break! Grand Prix Dash," an expansion to "Divergent Universe: Paradise Memoir," and a login bonus granting up to 10 Star Rail Special Passes.

Aug 27

HoYoverse Unveils Dark Fantasy Action Game Nodusfall at gamescom 2026

HoYoverse announced a new action game, Nodusfall, during the Opening Night Live ceremony for gamescom 2026, held on August 26 in Germany. The title is a dark fantasy, multiplayer-focused action game with photorealistic graphics, a sharp departure from the anime-style fantasy RPGs the studio is known for, such as Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. Players take on the role of a "Weaver" tasked with severing the source of a mysterious "Death Knot" that is collapsing the world. A preview build offered a 30-minute session featuring three boss battles, combining Soulslike combat with hunting-action elements. The game supports four-player co-op with revive mechanics and combo moves, though solo play is also possible. HoYoverse confirmed that Nodusfall will be free-to-play with item-based monetization, and that characters will be unlocked through continued play rather than gacha. PC is confirmed as a platform, with others undecided. The project has been in development for about two years. PvE co-op is the main focus, with PvP and PvPvE content planned. The game is set to join HoYoverse's upcoming slate, which includes Petit Planet, Honkai: Nexus Anima, and Varsapura.

Aug 27

Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.2 Preview Program Airs August 28

HoYoverse announced on August 24, 2026 that the preview program for Zenless Zone Zero version 3.2, subtitled "Secrets, the Past, and Them," will air on August 28 at 20:30 JST. The program is expected to introduce characters from the Frinz Workshop, an alloy heavy industry located in Virillium within the floating city Los Califa. So far, the workshop owner Claretta Frinz, voiced by Kana Ueda, and her assistant Roxy Ifrita Price, voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki, have had their information released on August 7. Claretta is said to possess a trait not seen before in the game, while Roxy is an Aether attribute character with the Stun specialty. The broadcast will be streamed on YouTube, as confirmed by the official Japanese account. The announcement was covered by 4Gamer.net in two articles, one focusing on the preview program and another listing it among the week's notable official broadcasts.

Aug 27

HoYoverse Shows Off Nodusfall Co-op Myth Action at gamescom

At gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live, HoYoverse announced Nodusfall, a new multiplayer action game with realistic graphics and a dark fantasy setting. The next day, a preview event let media and influencers try the game. Nodusfall is a four-player co-op action game where players hunt giant mythological monsters. The demo featured a warrior, an archer, and a spellcaster, with roles like damage dealer, tank, and support. Combat uses an Xbox controller with standard attacks, dodges, and lock-on, plus Divine Skills that charge a gauge and deliver powerful effects. The first boss was Qiongqi, a beast from Chinese classics, who fled mid-fight, leading to a second boss, the dragon Maldrake. The developers said characters are not obtained through gacha but unlocked by playing. Monetization will focus on cosmetic items. The game is free-to-play on PC, with other platforms and the release date undecided. Pre-registration has begun on the official website. The developers aim for a "wide entrance" with low barriers for new players and a high skill ceiling for veterans. They also plan a large RPG-style story map and small-scale PvP content.

Aug 27

HoYoverse's Petit Planet Sets Winter 2026 Launch, Final Beta Test Soon

HoYoverse announced during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, streamed on August 26, 2026, that its new slow-life game Petit Planet will release in winter 2026. The game will launch on PC via the Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android with cross-platform support, and pre-registration is now open on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Epic Games Store. A final beta test is scheduled to be held soon, with additional details to be announced at a later date. Petit Planet casts players as a Planet Tender, or Hoshimibito, who nurtures a small planet through activities such as fishing, bug catching, crop cultivation, furniture crafting, and cooking. Players interact with residents called Neighbors, picking fruit and building homes together. Beyond the home planet, players can travel the Starsea to visit Islets, each with its own landscapes and ecosystems, and gather in the Galactic Bazaar, a multiplayer social area. HoYoverse also presented a new trailer at the event showing gameplay footage. Petit Planet is HoYoverse's first life simulation game.

Aug 26

HoYoverse Announces Dark Fantasy Co-Op Action Game Nodus Fall

HoYoverse announced its new title Nodus Fall during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast on August 26. The reveal marks a departure for the company, known for anime-style RPGs such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, as the new game uses photorealistic graphics and a serious fantasy tone. The trailer showed a dark fantasy world where divine authority has collapsed and order has crumbled, with players taking on the role of Weavers to defeat powerful mythological beings. Footage included combat against a giant dragon and dodging enemy attacks with weapons. Multiple outlets described the gameplay as resembling a hunting action game, with one source noting a Monster Hunter-like atmosphere combined with flashy effects. The game appears to be a cooperative multiplayer title. Specific details such as the release date and supported platforms were not revealed in the footage.

Aug 10

HoYoverse Figure Roundup From Wonder Festival 2026 Summer

Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held July 26 at Makuhari Messe, featured a large HoYoverse presence. Inside's roundup showcases figures from Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai: Star Rail, and Genshin Impact, including a swimsuit Zhu Yuan, a Saber figure from the Star Rail x Fate collaboration, and Raiden Shogun.

Aug 10

Honkai: Star Rail Ver.4.5 Special Program Airs August 14

HoYoverse announced that the Ver.4.5 "A Chip a Day Keeps the Doctor Away" special program for Honkai: Star Rail will air on August 14 at 20:30. The broadcast will cover the Trailblaze Quest: Interlude set after the Two-Dimensional Paradise journey, plus details on the 5-star characters Robin: Summer Sky Song and Aventurine: Summer with the Waves.

Aug 7

Genshin Impact Ver.7.0 Adds Snezhnaya and a Full TPS Mode

HoYoverse's Genshin Impact Ver.7.0 update, Snow Country Unloved by the Gods, arrives August 12. It opens Snezhnaya, the seventh nation, introduces characters Odette and Alyosha, and adds a full third-person shooter mode plus environmental tools. A play report details the new region's cities, trains, and the Eye of the Grayai device.

Aug 4

Genshin Impact Ver.7.0 Adds Snezhnaya, Completing All Seven Nations

HoYoverse announced on July 31, 2026, that Genshin Impact Ver.7.0 "A Snowy Land Unloved by the Gods" will release on August 12. The update adds Snezhnaya, the seventh and final nation of Teyvat, ruled by the Cryo Archon Anastasia Fyodorovna Snezhnaya. With this release, all seven nations of Teyvat will be complete, six years after the game's initial launch in September 2020. The region was previously partially introduced through Nod-Krai in the "Luna I" update on September 10, 2025. Ver.7.0 includes Archon Quests Chapter VII: Act I "The Snow Country Unloved by the Gods" and Act II "Nocturne of the Dead Soul," which continue the story involving the core settings of Teyvat. New gameplay features include the multi-functional tool "Glaiya's Eye," third-person shooting using "True Ice Creations," and the "Star Diffusion" reaction. In the Dark Domain, an area shrouded in darkness, players will use guns such as a Cryo rifle, an Electro rifle, and a grenade launcher. New playable characters Odette and Alyosha were also revealed, with Odette increasing team damage through Star reactions and Alyosha providing a Star Conduction damage increase and HP restoration. A special program "Teyvat Talk!! Just Before Entering Snezhnaya" will air on August 11.

Jul 29

Zenless Zone Zero and ZOZOTOWN Reveal Full Collaboration Visual With Four Characters

HoYoverse and the Japanese fashion e-commerce platform ZOZOTOWN have released the full collaboration visual for Zenless Zone Zero, following a silhouette teaser the previous day. The newly drawn image, published on July 28, 2026, features four characters from the action RPG: Hoshimi Miyabi, Asaba Harumasa, Vivian, and Hugo, all dressed in matching black outfits. The collaboration period is scheduled from July 31 to August 31, 2026. ZOZOTOWN's official X account had been posting silhouette images daily leading up to the full reveal; the first silhouette, released on July 27, showed two characters whose identities were not immediately clear. Product details for the collaboration have not yet been announced, and further information is expected via the ZOZOTOWN official account. The collaboration marks a cross-promotion between HoYoverse's popular gacha game and a major online retailer, expanding the game's merchandise reach beyond in-game content.

Jul 26

Honkai: Star Rail Launches Fate UBW Collaboration Phase 2 With Rin, Gilgamesh

HoYoverse began the second phase of the Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration on July 24. The update adds the collaboration-exclusive 5-star characters Rin Tohsaka (voiced by Kana Ueda) and Gilgamesh (voiced by Tomokazu Seki), each available in their own event warps with increased drop rates. Players can also choose one free 5-star character from Gilgamesh or Archer (voiced by Junichi Suwabe) until the end of Version 4.6. The collaboration event story, titled "Phantom Creation: Holy Grail War," casts players as mages from another world who enter a Phantom Holy Grail War alongside Rin Tohsaka. The collaboration PV, titled "A Long-Awaited Reunion," includes visual references to Fate/Grand Order, Fate/Zero, and Fate/strange Fake. The project was produced with the cooperation of Fate series creator Kinoko Nasu and illustrator Takashi Takeuchi, who oversaw story composition and character skill design.

Jul 17

Zenless Zone Zero Ver.3.1 Launches July 29 With New Lumin Attribute Agent Remiere

HoYoverse announced during a July 17 preview program that Zenless Zone Zero version 3.1, titled "Long Goodbye," will release on July 29. The update introduces the first agent of the new Lumin attribute: Remiere, an S-rank anomaly agent voiced by Saori Ōnishi. She is joined by Sigrid, an S-rank Ice attack agent. A new permanent content mode, "Mystery of the Lost Path: Bagel Plan," will also be added. The Xbox PC version of the game will launch alongside the update, with cross-platform play between Xbox console and PC versions and temporarily increased XGP rewards. To celebrate the game's second anniversary, players will be able to freely choose and recruit one of five limited S-rank agents during the distribution period. Other additions include new costumes for Lucy, Vivian, Sigrid, and Remiere; a "Custom Modulation" feature that lets players pre-select up to six agents from limited or permanent S-rank agents; and adjustments to beginner guidance and inventory functions.

Jul 17

Pom From Honkai: Star Rail Appears in Zenless Zone Zero

On July 17, 2026, Pom, the mascot character from HoYoverse's Honkai: Star Rail, appeared in the company's other action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero. The official announcement framed the occurrence as a bug report, stating that residents of Sixth Street had reported seeing an unfamiliar Bangboo. The team said it was investigating and asked players to report any other sightings. Pom was found in three locations: the Video Store, Live House 404, and near the statue next to the Hobby Shop. Players can interact with her, and the dialogue includes keywords from Honkai: Star Rail such as "Two-Phase Paradise" and "fan creation." HoYoverse has scheduled a Ver.3.1 "Long Goodbye" preview program for July 17 at 20:30 JST, where details about the incident may be announced. The crossover has sparked speculation of a self-collaboration between HoYoverse's own titles. Zenless Zone Zero is available as a free-to-play title on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and mobile devices.

Jul 16

Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Test Introduces Anima Evolution and New Characters

HoYoverse held the second closed beta test for Honkai: Nexus Anima, called the Evolution Test. The test adds Anima evolution, where creatures can evolve into stronger forms with new elements. A new evolution challenge system requires players to complete tasks to unlock evolved Anima. New characters include Bai Mei with her partner Anima Meiyiryu. Returning series characters Blade from Honkai: Star Rail and Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd also appear.

Jul 14

Honkai: Nexus Anima Preview Reveals Creature Collection and Auto-Chess Battles

HoYoverse's closed beta test for Honkai: Nexus Anima, a new Honkai series game, features creature collection, exploration in Iatown, and auto-chess style battles. Players bond with Nexus Anima creatures, use their skills for traversal, and deploy them in strategic auto-battles. The branching main quest changes based on choices. Honkai series characters appear as Mirror Heart supports. The Evolution Test runs July 9-27.

Jul 14

Himeko: Departure PV Shows Himeko Leaving the Astral Express

HoYoverse released the character PV 'Tonight, the Morning Star Falls' for Himeko: Departure (CV: Rie Tanaka) on July 14, 2026, ahead of the character's implementation on July 15. The PV opens with Himeko telling the Trailblazer she is leaving the Astral Express. It also depicts an exchange between Himeko and Motoko (also Rie Tanaka), continuing the mystery from the short anime 'Your End, My Beginning' released July 12. The PV includes battle scenes, the train crew, and the voice of Star Pioneer (CV: Takayuki Ishii). The BGM is an arrangement of 'Nightglow' from Honkai Impact 3rd.

Jul 3

HoYoverse's New Title Varsapura Quietly Moves Forward With Confidentiality Test in China

HoYoverse has begun recruiting testers for a confidentiality test of its upcoming game Varsapura in China. The test was announced on the Chinese game distribution platform TapTap, with recruitment starting July 2. The test period has not yet been disclosed. Varsapura was first announced in November 2025 with a 31-minute gameplay demo. The game features a female protagonist who belongs to an organization called SEAL and investigates supernatural phenomena. Its visual style blends anime aesthetics with a more realistic look, set in a modern city with offices and buildings. Gameplay footage showed driving through the city, suggesting an open world, and action combat against humanoid and jellyfish-like monsters. The protagonist wields a plastic umbrella as a weapon, which can be swung, thrown like a blade, and used to spray water for supernatural attacks. Players can switch between team members, including a senior SEAL member who fights with document files and a punk-styled girl who uses an iron ball. Platforms and a release date have not been announced. An official X account has been opened.

Jun 29

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 Preview Program Set for July 3

HoYoverse will broadcast the Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 preview program on July 3 at 20:30 JST. The stream will detail the new 5-star character Himeko・Departure, voiced by Rie Tanaka, and the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration update.

Jun 22

HoYoverse Opens Second Beta Test for Honkai: Nexus Anima

HoYoverse will run a second closed beta test for its new auto-chess strategy game Honkai: Nexus Anima, called the Evolution Test, from July 9 on PC, iOS, and Android. Participant recruitment runs from June 22 to July 4, with selection by lottery from applicants who complete pre-registration and a survey. The test deletes all data after it ends. Alongside the announcement, HoYoverse released a new trailer titled Evolution PV 'Until the Day We Meet' and gameplay footage. The video shows multiple new characters, including Kiana and Blade, who are returning from earlier Honkai series entries. Honkai: Nexus Anima is the latest game in the Honkai franchise, following Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail. It is an auto-chess-style title where players collect and battle creatures called Anima. The Evolution Test is meant to expand on the core systems and story, adding new characters, Anima, areas, and game design elements.

Jun 18

Genshin Impact Luna VIII Adds Citlali and Charlotte Outfits

HoYoverse announced new outfits for Citlali and Charlotte in the Luna VIII update of Genshin Impact, set for release on July 1, 2026. Citlali's outfit, "Star and Smoke Night Talk," shows her in casual pajamas, while Charlotte's outfit, "Harlock Variation," is a detective-style look. Citlali's outfit will be sold in the in-game shop, and Charlotte's outfit will be a free reward from the new "Spirit Shadow Festival" event, where players can also obtain the 4-star character Charlotte herself. The Luna VIII update, titled "Return to Summer! Shadows? Spirit Festival!," also introduces the Fatui Harbinger Sandrone as a playable 5-star Cryo character, alongside a rerun for Citlali. New gameplay features include a spaceship for aerial exploration across Teyvat and a floor display function for maps. The update will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Jun 16

Zenless Zone Zero Steam Version Launches Today

HoYoverse released the Steam version of its urban fantasy action RPG Zenless Zone Zero on June 17, 2026. The game is free-to-play with item-based monetization. It was previously available on PlayStation 5, PC via HoYoPlay and Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, Android, and iOS. The Steam version supports cross-play and cross-save, allowing players to transfer their existing account data. The launch coincides with Version 3.0, titled "Confessions of a Dream Player," which introduces two new S-rank agents: wind-element Verina and fire-element Normu. The PC version received a visual upgrade including ray tracing, DLSS super resolution, and frame generation. Shortly after release, the Steam version recorded a peak concurrent player count of approximately 13,000, according to SteamDB. User reviews on Steam are "Very Positive" with about 900 reviews and 90% positive rating. Many reviews come from players who previously played on other platforms and expressed satisfaction with the Steam release.

Jun 16

Genshin Impact Luna VIII Preview Program Airs June 18 With Mariko Honda and Lynn

HoYoverse announced on June 16 that it will stream the "Genshin Impact Luna VIII Preview Program" on June 18 at 21:00 JST. The program will feature voice actors Mariko Honda, who voices Sandrone, and Lynn, who voices Columbina, as guests. The announcement thumbnail shows Sandrone and Columbina against a background that appears to be Fontaine, and also previews new costumes for the characters Charlotte and Citlali. The broadcast will air on Thursday, a departure from the usual Friday schedule for these preview programs. The Luna VIII update is the next major version before a significant update, and past previews before major updates have introduced limited-time maps such as the Golden Apple Archipelago and Veluriyam Mirage, as well as new costumes. The program will be streamed on the official Genshin Impact YouTube channel and official X account. Genshin Impact is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android as a free-to-play title with in-app purchases.