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New Genshin Impact leak suggests Switch port could be released soon
A recent leak suggests that Genshin Impact's long-awaited Nintendo Switch port may be closer to release, with evidence pointing to the addition of a "Nintendo Switch account login manager" in a recent update. While HoYoverse has not officially confirmed the port, this discovery fuels speculation, especially considering the game's substantial storage requirements and potential graphical demands on the original Switch hardware.
Rumour: Genshin Impact's 'HoYoverse' Account System Supposedly Adds Switch Support
A recent build of Genshin Impact has revealed evidence of HoYoverse account support for Nintendo users, reigniting rumors of a potential Nintendo Switch release. HoYoverse, which handles miHoYo's game distribution outside China, also publishes Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero. While previous rumors cited hardware limitations, the emergence of this account system detail offers new hope for a Switch version.
Round1 USA Honkai: Star Rail Crossover Promotion Detailed
HoYoVerse and Round1 USA have detailed their Honkai: Star Rail crossover promotion, focusing on the Stellaron Hunters group with characters Blade, Silver Wolf, Firefly, and Kafka. The event, starting May 22, 2026, features exclusive merchandise like towels, cups, keychains, and pillows available at Round1 USA arcades. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices.
Round1 USA Honkai: Star Rail Crossover Promotion Detailed
HoYoVerse and Round1 USA have detailed their Honkai: Star Rail crossover promotion, focusing on the Stellaron Hunters group with characters Blade, Silver Wolf, Firefly, and Kafka. The event, starting May 22, 2026, features exclusive merchandise like towels, cups, keychains, and pillows available at Round1 USA arcades. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices.
Honkai: Star Rail Boothill and Sparxie Plush Pre-Orders Open
Sega has opened pre-orders in Japan for new Mirucco Series plush toys featuring the characters Boothill and Sparxie from Honkai: Star Rail. These approximately 16-centimeter tall plushies are priced at 6,800 JPY each and are expected to ship in early 2027. The merchandise is available through retailers like Animate and Animon, with potential availability on Amazon.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says RPGs like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 "may have been inevitable" as new players favor real-time games over turn-based
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi believes the trend of blending turn-based combat with real-time elements is an inevitable evolution for RPGs, as younger players favor instant feedback. He notes that pure turn-based games are increasingly seen as legacy genres, though innovative titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Persona 5 demonstrate ways to keep the combat engaging through presentation and mechanics.
Neverness to Everness has charmed me with its wacky cast but there's no way it becomes my gacha mainstay
Neverness to Everness offers a charming cast and quirky adventures, but ultimately fails to become a mainstay gacha game due to its repetitive open-world activities and mandatory level-gating. While the combat and character interactions are engaging, the reliance on stale mini-games to progress the story and unlock content diminishes the long-term appeal.
Daily Video Game Deals May 5 – Honkai: Star Rail – Trailblazer Edition, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, Homura: The Crimson Warriors, Yakuza Kiwami 1+2, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter & More
Daily video game deals for May 5th include discounts on Honkai: Star Rail – Trailblazer Edition, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, Yakuza Kiwami 1+2, and more. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Review: NTE: Neverness to Everness (PS5) - Ambitious Anime Open World Gets a Lot Right
Neverness to Everness, an ambitious anime-inspired open-world game from Hotta Studio, launches on PlayStation 5 with a blend of exploration, life simulation, and gacha mechanics. While combat and menu controls need refinement, the game offers a generous gacha system, engaging quests, and extensive life-sim elements like managing businesses and customizing apartments, showing significant promise as a live service title.
HoYoverse Trademarks Nodusfall and Vassago for Future Projects - GameHaunt
HoYoverse has trademarked "Nodusfall" and "Vassago," indicating two new game projects in development. Nodusfall is described as a science-fantasy MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5, targeting a late 2026 release for PC and consoles, while Vassago appears to be an action RPG with occult themes, potentially releasing in 2027. These titles mark HoYoverse's shift to Unreal Engine 5, aiming for more mature themes and advanced visuals compared to their previous Unity-based games like Genshin Impact.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 630
Several Push Square staff members share their gaming plans for the weekend, with titles like Little Nightmares, Metro Awakening, Ghost of Yotei, Invincible VS, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero being played. The discussion also touches on hardware upgrades like a 2TB M.2 SSD for the PlayStation 5.
Zenless Zone Zero is finally coming to Steam, and it could pave the way for more HoYo games
HoYoverse has announced that Zenless Zone Zero will be released on Steam in Q2 2024, expanding its PC availability beyond the Epic Games Store. While the gacha game is now accessible to a wider audience, its other major titles, Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, remain absent from Valve's platform. This move suggests a potential shift in HoYoverse's PC distribution strategy.
The most expensive open-world game that isn't GTA 6 will finally reveal its last confirmed region as Genshin Impact…
HoYoverse announced that the final confirmed region for Genshin Impact, Snezhnaya, will be revealed on April 24th, with its release expected this fall. The game's development costs have been estimated at over $1 billion, rivaling the rumored budget of Grand Theft Auto 6. The Snezhnaya arc is planned to continue into 2027, with the developer assuring players the game will continue beyond that.
8.8 Honkai Impact 3rd Update Adds Bailu Youyun AstralOp
The 8.8 update for Honkai Impact 3rd, launching April 30, 2026, will introduce the new AstralOp character Bailu Youyun. While details on her gameplay are scarce, teasers highlight her character design as a Data Research Institute director and professor. Honkai Impact 3rd is available on PC, Android, and iOS devices.
New Honkai: Nexus Anima Aspect Exploration Project Beta Test Recruitment Opens
HoYoVerse has opened recruitment for a confidential, long-term beta test for Honkai: Nexus Anima, dubbed the Aspect Exploration Project. Participants must be 18 or older and agree to an NDA, with testing available on PC, Android, and iOS devices. The beta will feature concept art for new characters and locations, including urban streets, a futuristic office complex, and an elegant hotel.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster and PRAGMATA for Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable titles launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC include Kiln, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, and Tides of Tomorrow.
PS5's NTE Blows Up Gacha Norms with 470 Free Pulls and No 50/50
Neverness to Everness, a free-to-play open-world gacha game for PlayStation 5, will launch on April 29th with an exceptionally generous gacha system that eliminates 50/50 chances and offers 470 free pulls. The game blends combat with life simulation elements, allowing players to decorate apartments, take on part-time jobs, and engage in street races, alongside a story involving dangerous Anomalies. PC and mobile versions will also be available with full cross-save functionality.
The Dev of This GTA-Style Anime Open World Really Understood Its Assignment
NTE: Neverness to Everness, a free-to-play open-world game inspired by Grand Theft Auto, is set to launch on April 29th as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive. The game features a detailed replica of Japan, car racing, prison breaks, and part-time jobs. Developers have implemented a pity system for its gacha mechanics, guaranteeing character unlocks. Early previews highlight impressive production values and performance on the PlayStation 5.
Honkai: Star Rail Elation Trailblazer Moveset Shared
HoYoVerse has revealed the moveset for the Elation version of the Trailblazer in Honkai: Star Rail ahead of the 4.2 update. This character focuses on building up Punchlines for the Aeon Aha and supports fellow Elation allies with buffs and debuff removal. The Elation Trailblazer will be available on April 22, 2026, alongside Silver Wolf and Evanescia for PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices.
Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Is Out Now on PC!
Toge Productions and The Wild Gentlemen have released Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville on PC via Steam and GOG. This visual novel adventure puts players in the roles of Moses and Plato, a detective duo tasked with solving a murder aboard the luxurious Clawville Express while protecting an ambassador on a peace mission. The game features detective work, suspect interrogation, and exploration with limited action points.
