Genshin Impact Creator Hoyoverse Pivots to Dark Fantasy With New Co-Op Action RPG Nodus Fall
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Hoyoverse revealed Nodus Fall at Gamescom, a dark fantasy co-op action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5 that draws visual and gameplay inspiration from Elden Ring and Monster Hunter.
Hoyoverse is stepping away from its signature anime aesthetic to build something much darker. During Gamescom Opening Night Live, the studio behind Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail officially pulled back the curtain on Nodus Fall, a brand-new co-op action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5. Rather than the vibrant, stylized worlds fans usually associate with the developer, this new title trades in sunny open fields for a gritty, ravaged dark fantasy setting where divine authority has completely collapsed.
According to the reveal trailer shared by Game Rant, the game draws clear visual and thematic inspiration from FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring. Players step into the role of a Weaver, tasked with fighting back against massive mythic beings dominating a broken world. The gameplay loop also borrows heavy notes from Monster Hunter and Dragon's Dogma 2, showcasing cooperative parties taking down towering boss creatures using a diverse arsenal that ranges from swift bows to heavy greatswords.
While Hoyoverse has not yet shared a release window or target platforms, the announcement signals a fascinating shift for a studio largely defined by free-to-play gacha economies and stylized character collectors. For players who love challenging co-op boss fights and atmospheric world-building, Nodus Fall instantly becomes one of the most intriguing upcoming projects to keep on the radar.
Tags: Hoyoverse, Nodus Fall, Action RPG, Co-Op, Gamescom
Original article: Game Rant