HoYoverse announced Nodusfall, a new co-op action game at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. Set in a world where divine authority has collapsed, players will take on the role of a Weaver and work together to defeat mythic beings.
The new game seemingly takes inspiration from Monster Hunter and Dark Souls with its gritty, dark fantasy tone. The trailer showcases high graphical fidelity and various combat scenarios. Similar to the games it was likely inspired by, attack animations appear to carry a lot of weight.
Narration over the trailer hints at the Nodusfall’s lore and narrative. Weavers will utilize divine power to defeat dragons and other large beasts. Gamescom host Geoff Keighley says that players will need to use close coordination and sharp tactics to take down these mythic beings.
Nodus Fall Official Announcement Trailer
The new monster-hunting adventure marks a departure for HoYoverse, known for games with a lighter, anime-inspired art direction such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero. As of now, there is no confirmed release date for Nodusfall, and launch platforms are unknown.
HoYoverse games are known to be free-to-play experiences, but there is no confirmation on what this game’s business model will be. Considering the scale of the project, it might differ significantly from everything else the company has released.
Here’s an overview of the game, via HoYoverse:
Nodusfall draws inspiration from the world’s diverse mythological traditions, breathing life into a self-contained fantasy world in which landscapes, civilizations, and divine order follow a logic entirely their own. Rendered in a realistic art style, the game depicts a vivid mythic continent teeming with legendary creatures, from ancient ferocious beasts rooted in Eastern mythology classics to Western dragons that loom as harbingers of calamity. As players’ journey progresses, new regions with distinct ecology, culture, and history continue to unfold.
Distilling shared mythological motifs as the building blocks of its narrative, Nodusfall crafts a story that is wholly original at its core. The arrival of the mysterious Dreadnodi spread corruption across the land, twisting legendary creatures and leaving the world in ruin. Players descend into this broken world as Weavers, beings shaped and enlightened by the divine and entrusted with sacred missions that can alter the fate of the world. They must now confront the corrupted, sever the Dreadnodi at their roots, seize whatever divinity remains, and ultimately restore order to this world.
Answering the call of fate, players will form squads to battle mythical creatures, where every encounter tests both teamwork and tactical flexibility. By selecting different Styles and Skill combinations for their characters, players can craft countless tactical approaches tailored to the flow of battle and the needs of their team. Work together to keep relentless pressure on opponents until even the most fearsome enemies reveal their weaknesses, then seize the moment to deliver the finishing blow. Defeating these powerful beings yields the resources needed to unlock new Skills and weapons, further enhancing your build and expanding your tactical options.
