Nodusfall is a free-to-play, four-player co-op dark fantasy action game from HoYoverse, announced at gamescom 2026. PC is the confirmed platform, other platforms and the release date are undecided, and pre-registration is open on the official website.
HoYoverse announced Nodusfall at gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live on August 26. It is a dark fantasy, multiplayer-focused action game with photorealistic graphics, a departure from the anime-style RPGs the studio is known for. Players take the role of a Weaver, tasked with severing the source of a Death Knot that is collapsing the world.
A preview build offered a 30-minute session with three boss battles, combining Soulslike combat with hunting-action elements. A hands-on event the next day let media and influencers try a demo with a warrior, an archer, and a spellcaster. The first boss, Qiongqi, a beast from Chinese classics, fled mid-fight, leading to a second boss, the dragon Maldrake. Combat uses standard attacks, dodges, and lock-on, plus Divine Skills that charge a gauge and deliver powerful effects.
The game supports four-player co-op with revive mechanics and combo moves, and solo play is possible. PvE co-op is the main focus, with PvP and PvPvE content planned. Nodusfall is free-to-play with item-based monetization, and characters are unlocked through continued play rather than gacha; monetization will focus on cosmetic items. PC is confirmed as a platform, with others undecided, and pre-registration has begun on the official website. The project has been in development for about two years and joins HoYoverse's upcoming slate, which includes Petit Planet, Honkai: Nexus Anima, and Varsapura.
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- game · 2026 · Germany · 2026-08-27
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- game · undecided · PC · 2026-08-27
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- new action game (gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live) · 2026-08-27
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- announced at gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live (gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live) · 2026-08-27
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- free-to-play with item-based monetization · 2026-08-27
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- PC is confirmed as a platform · 2026-08-27
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- in development for about two years · 2026-08-27
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- PvE co-op is the main focus · 2026-08-27
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- supports four-player co-op · 2026-08-27
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- characters will be unlocked through continued play rather than gacha · 2026-08-27
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- The demo featured a warrior, an archer, and a spellcaster, with roles like damage dealer, tank, and support. · 2026-08-27
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- Combat uses an Xbox controller with standard attacks, dodges, and lock-on, plus Divine Skills that charge a gauge and deliver powerful effects. · 2026-08-27
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- The first boss was Qiongqi, a beast from Chinese classics, who fled mid-fight, leading to a second boss, the dragon Maldrake. · 2026-08-27
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- The developers said characters are not obtained through gacha but unlocked by playing. · 2026-08-27
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- Monetization will focus on cosmetic items. · 2026-08-27
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- Pre-registration has begun on the official website. · 2026-08-27
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- The developers aim for a 'wide entrance' with low barriers for new players and a high skill ceiling for veterans. · 2026-08-27
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- They also plan a large RPG-style story map and small-scale PvP content. · 2026-08-27
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Aug 27
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
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.