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Nodusfall – Gameplay, Beta Dates, And Everything We Know So Far
miHoYo's upcoming dark fantasy adventure, Nodusfall, draws inspiration from Elden Ring and Monster Hunter, featuring co-op action gameplay where players team up to defeat bosses and earn loot. The free-to-play title will focus on cosmetic monetization, with new characters earnable through gameplay. Platforms are yet to be announced but are expected to include PC and PlayStation 5.
Nodusfall Team Doesn’t Want Difficulty to Be an Obstacle For New Players
HoYoverse's upcoming mythology-themed action game, Nodusfall, is designed to be accessible to new players, with the studio aiming to avoid difficulty being a barrier. While featuring challenging boss fights and co-op gameplay, the game will also offer story elements blending various mythologies and social activities. Nodusfall is currently targeting a PC release and will not feature a gacha system for character unlocks.
Hoyoverse’s upcoming Nodusfall provides a hands-on preview, answers questions about gameplay and gacha
HoYoverse's upcoming Nodusfall, a post-apocalyptic monster-hunting action RPG, was recently previewed by IGN, detailing its four-player co-op gameplay. Players select pre-made characters with distinct roles and face challenging beasts in combat featuring light/heavy attacks, a stamina bar, and abilities. The game will initially launch on PC, will feature solo play and narrative elements beyond boss fights, and will not be a gacha game.
Nodusfall looks like Elden Ring but was "designed to be accessible," says HoYoverse: "We don't want…
HoYoverse's upcoming action game Nodusfall aims for an Elden Ring-like aesthetic but is designed to be accessible to players new to the genre. The studio emphasizes that difficulty will not be a barrier, while still offering depth for challenge-seekers. The game will feature mythology themes and multiplayer co-op, with a focus on taking down large beasts.
Nodusfall Hands-On Preview: It’s Hoyoverse’s New One About Squadding Up and Killing Really, Really Big Monsters
The preview of HoYoverse's upcoming game Nodusfall highlights its impressive co-op gameplay and satisfying combat against large monsters. Despite the action game genre currently lacking innovation, Nodusfall stands out with its engaging mechanics and management features.
Nodusfall’s Boss Battles Make a Strong Case for Co-Op Combat
HoYoverse's upcoming dark-fantasy action game Nodusfall impressed during a Gamescom demo with its four-player co-op boss battles, drawing comparisons to Elden Ring but showcasing its own ideas. While combat and team dynamics were highlighted positively, details on solo play and monetization remain to be fully revealed.
HoYoverse's Nodusfall might look like Elden Ring, but there's a promising dark fantasy action game here that took me by surprise
HoYoverse's upcoming dark fantasy action game, Nodusfall, surprised during a Gamescom preview with its engaging combat and compelling boss encounters, despite initial comparisons to Elden Ring. The free-to-play title features a co-op focus with characters unlockable through gameplay, though monetization details are still pending.
Nodusfall feels like Monster Hunter meets Elden Ring, and it's a new look for HoYoverse
HoYoverse's upcoming game, Nodusfall, is a significant departure from their previous titles, featuring a dark fantasy setting and Monster Hunter-like combat mechanics. The PC-exclusive multiplayer experience draws comparisons to Elden Ring for its boss encounters and dark aesthetic, while aiming for a welcoming structure with a high skill ceiling.
Nodusfall feels like Monster Hunter meets Elden Ring, and it's a new look for HoYoverse
HoYoverse's upcoming game, Nodusfall, is a significant departure from their previous titles, featuring a Monster Hunter-like multiplayer combat experience in a dark fantasy setting. The game, currently slated for PC, emphasizes challenging boss battles and strategic combat reminiscent of Elden Ring, with a "wide funnel philosophy" aiming for both accessibility and depth. While the core gameplay loop involves taking down large monsters with a team, Nodusfall's visual presentation is described as beautiful and atmospheric, offering a darker tone than Genshin Impact.
Honkai: Nexus Anima could be the free-to-play Pokémon killer
Hoyoverse's upcoming free-to-play creature collector, Honkai: Nexus Anima, was previewed at Gamescom 2026. The game features auto-battles and unique creature designs with abstract 'Aspects' like Love and Reality, differentiating it from traditional creature collectors. Concerns exist around its gacha mechanics and monetization, though the game is set to release on PC, iOS, and Android.
Genshin Impact devs' new action game Nodusfall feels like Elden Ring Nightreign at home, but don't write it…
HoYoverse's new PvE action game, Nodusfall, offers a darker aesthetic compared to Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, drawing heavy comparisons to Elden Ring with its mechanics. While it features familiar elements like a steed and bonfire-like rests, Nodusfall aims for a more accessible difficulty and includes dedicated healer roles, making it appealing to a broader audience.
MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom was the dominant event this week, bringing news for numerous MMOs including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and trailers for Dune Awakening, Sea of Remnants, and Cinder City. Star Citizen's Squadron 42 received another delay into 2027, while Guild Wars 3 revealed its Asura, and Blizzard shut down another World of Warcraft private server. Other news included updates for Throne and Liberty, Ultima Online, and The Division 2, alongside discussions on game design, AI training lawsuits, and the shutdown of the Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator.
All the key details on HoYo's co-op monster slayer Nodusfall
HoYoverse's upcoming co-op action RPG, Nodusfall, is set to feature dark fantasy elements and monster hunting gameplay, drawing comparisons to Elden Ring and Monster Hunter. The game will not feature character gacha mechanics, with all characters obtained through story progression, though cosmetic monetization is being considered. Nodusfall is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is expected to launch after Petit Planet and Honkai: Nexus Anima, potentially in 2028.
Nodusfall isn't Elden Ring, Monster Hunter or a typical HoYoverse game—it's something very different
HoYoverse's new co-op action game, Nodusfall, deviates from the company's typical gacha model, focusing instead on role-based classes and intense combat inspired by games like Elden Ring and Monster Hunter. While character acquisition won't rely on random draws, cosmetic monetization is being considered. The game features distinct character combat styles and large-scale boss battles, with no release date announced yet.
Nodusfall isn't a gacha game, Mihoyo confirms, because unlike Genshin Impact you'll unlock characters…
miHoYo has confirmed that its upcoming game Nodusfall will not feature gacha mechanics for unlocking characters, differing from Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero. The free-to-play title will allow players to unlock characters through continued gameplay, with monetization focused on cosmetics. Nodusfall is described as the HoYoverse's answer to Monster Hunter, emphasizing solo and group encounters.
Nodusfall is Free-to-Play, Will Not Use Gacha for Character Unlocks
HoYoverse has revealed that their upcoming game Nodusfall will be free-to-play and will not use gacha mechanics for character unlocks, instead allowing players to obtain them through continued play. The game features a photorealistic art style distinct from the studio's previous anime-inspired titles and draws inspiration from various real-world mythologies for its dark fantasy setting. While platforms and a release date are unconfirmed, the visuals suggest a PC and home console target.
Just as Genshin Impact was called a Zelda: Breath of the Wild ripoff, Nodusfall is accused of copying…
HoYoverse's new Monster Hunter-like game, Nodusfall, is facing accusations of copying aesthetics from FromSoftware titles such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3. This mirrors the early reception of Genshin Impact, which was frequently compared to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While some comparisons to FromSoftware's work are evident, the article suggests that many fantasy games draw inspiration from similar sources, including Kentaro Miura's work.
Gamescom 2026 live hub: The latest news and previews from the biggest gaming event of the year
This article serves as a live hub for Gamescom 2026, providing updates on news, previews, and announcements from the event. Key reveals include a new Dungeons & Dragons game called Warlock, Rainbow Six Tactics, a new PUBG title set in the '90s, and Nodusfall from Hoyoverse. The Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase, though not officially part of Gamescom, is also highlighted as a major event of the week.
HoYoverse's Nodusfall is free to play but isn't a typical gacha game: 'Characters are not obtained…
HoYoverse's upcoming game Nodusfall will be free-to-play and will not feature random draws for characters, differing from typical gacha models. Instead, characters will be unlocked through gameplay, with cosmetic items being the primary focus for monetization. This approach marks a significant departure for the studio, known for games like Genshin Impact.
Mihoyo CEO says Monster Hunter-like Nodusfall is very "un-Mihoyo," and in a perfect world that means less…
HoYoverse CEO Liu Wei acknowledges that Nodusfall, their upcoming realistic fantasy online game, is a departure from the company's typical style, drawing comparisons to Monster Hunter with its focus on large-scale boss battles and co-op. The article discusses concerns about the potential implementation of gacha mechanics in Nodusfall, given HoYoverse's history with games like Genshin Impact, and expresses hope that the game will adopt a less aggressive monetization strategy.
