HoYoverse reveals Nodusfall, a mythology-inspired co-op action game
Published August 27, 2026 | Last updated August 27, 2026
HoYoverse, the studio behind Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, unveiled its next major game during gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live. Nodusfall is a free-to-play co-op action title built around mythology and marked by an unusual step for the developer: it is not built around a character gacha system.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Nodusfall (Nodus Fall) |
| Developer | HoYoverse (Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero) |
| Revealed | gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live, world-premiere trailer |
| Genre | Co-op action game, dark fantasy |
| Setting | Original world woven from numerous mythological motifs |
| Player role | A “Weaver” using divine power to conquer mythical beasts |
| Monetization | Free-to-play; no character gacha (characters not obtained through random draws) |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Release | No official date announced yet |
What was shown
The reveal trailer debuted a world described by HoYoverse as beset by chaos and haunted by ancient hatreds. Players step into the role of a Weaver and take on mythical beasts using divine power, fighting alongside others in a co-op setting. Analysts and outlets have compared the gameplay loop to Monster Hunter-style cooperative hunting, while early footage has also drawn online comparisons to FromSoftware’s Elden Ring over certain boss designs.
A deliberate break from the gacha model
HoYoverse has been careful to frame Nodusfall differently from its signature gacha releases. Publishers and media reporting on the announcement note that characters in Nodusfall are not obtained through random draws, a meaningful departure from the monetization associated with Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. The game is described as free-to-play, though full monetization details have not been laid out.
Video: official reveal trailer
The official world-premiere reveal trailer was first shown at gamescom 2026, and the IGN-hosted upload of it captures the game’s tone and its mythological monster designs.
What the video shows: the reveal of Nodusfall as an original co-op action game, players taking on the role of a Weaver, and gameplay centered on using divine power to conquer mythical beasts in a chaos-ravaged world.
Confirmed vs. speculation
| Confirmed | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Nodusfall announced at gamescom 2026 with a world-premiere trailer | Release date and launch platforms |
| Developed by HoYoverse; co-op action game on Unreal Engine 5 | Which specific mythologies the story draws on |
| Free-to-play; no character gacha (no random-draw characters) | Full pricing and monetization model |
| Player role is a “Weaver” fighting mythical beasts | Whether any gacha-style mechanics appear elsewhere in the game |
FAQ
What is Nodusfall?
Nodusfall is a free-to-play co-op action game from HoYoverse, revealed at gamescom 2026 and set in an original world built from mythological motifs.
Who is making Nodusfall?
HoYoverse, the developer behind Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero.
Is Nodusfall a gacha game?
No. The developer has said characters are not obtained through random draws, departing from the gacha model used in its other titles.
What is the player’s role in Nodusfall?
Players take on the role of a Weaver who uses divine power to conquer mythical beasts in co-op play.
When is Nodusfall releasing?
An official release date has not been announced; the game was just revealed at gamescom 2026.
On which platforms will Nodusfall be available?
Platforms have not been officially confirmed yet.
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Sources
- PC Gamer: HoYoverse’s Nodusfall is free to play but isn’t a typical gacha game
- Gematsu: MiHoYo Announces Realistic Fantasy Action Game Nodusfall
- GosuGamers: Nodusfall is free-to-play, but HoYoverse says it won’t be a character gacha game
- Notebookcheck: Unreal Engine 5 dark fantasy RPG report
- IGN: Nodus Fall – World Premiere Reveal Trailer | gamescom 2026
