HoYoverse is actively developing and updating a slate of live-service titles, including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and the upcoming Honkai: Nexus Anima, Petit Planet, Varsapura, and Nodus Fall. The studio recently unveiled Nodus Fall, a photorealistic co-op action game, at gamescom 2026, and continues to expand its existing games with major updates and collaborations.
HoYoverse's recent output spans a wide range of genres and visual styles, from the established anime-style RPGs to new experiments in life simulation and photorealistic action. At gamescom 2026, the company revealed Nodus Fall, a dark fantasy co-op action game with realistic graphics, a stark departure from its usual look. The game casts players as Weavers hunting mythological beasts, with four-player co-op, a free-to-play model, and characters unlocked through play rather than gacha. The project has been in development for about two years, with PC confirmed as a platform and others undecided.
Alongside this new direction, HoYoverse continues to iterate on its live-service pillars. Genshin Impact's Ver.7.0 added Snezhnaya, the seventh and final nation of Teyvat, completing a six-year expansion cycle that began with the game's September 2020 launch. The update introduced a full third-person shooter mode. Honkai: Star Rail ran a second phase of its Fate/stay night collaboration, adding Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh, and released Ver.4.5 with a new Robin variant. Zenless Zone Zero launched on Steam in June 2026, then introduced the Sharp Guard attribute in Ver.3.2, following the Lumin attribute added in Ver.3.1.
The studio is also building out several unannounced or in-test projects. Honkai: Nexus Anima, an auto-chess creature-collection game, ran its second closed beta test in July 2026, featuring returning Honkai characters. Petit Planet, HoYoverse's first life simulation game, is set for a winter 2026 launch across PC, iOS, and Android. Varsapura, revealed in November 2025, began recruiting for a confidentiality test in China in July 2026, indicating it is still in active development.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HoYoverse released the second part of the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration PV for Honkai: Star Rail on July 23, 2026. The PV features Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh joining the game on July 24, along with other characters, and includes references to other Fate series works.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HoYoverse released character details and a promotional video for Nanafi, a girl from the town of Iatown who dreams of traveling between dimensions, voiced by Saho Shirasuna. The closed beta test, the Evolution Test, began on July 9, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.