Developer miHoYo (now HoYoverse) gave fans a sneak peek into two of its upcoming games — Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero. Both trailers were featured at this year’s Summer Game Fest, drawing the attention of Honkai Impact and Genshin Impact fans.
Not much has been announced regarding the miHoYo games’ release dates or general gameplay mechanics. However, their introductions in the Summer Game Fest 2022 reveal much about each title’s genre.
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Honkai: Star Rail is an open-world space RPG with gacha elements. What sets it apart from HoYoverse’s other games, however, is that it features turn-based gameplay, similar to the classic Final Fantasy titles or mainline Persona games. Thus, Honkai: Star Rail will likely have a mix of large, open-world locations and meticulously crafted dungeon levels.
Set in the universe of its predecessor Honkai Impact 3rd, Star Rail will also feature a wide cast of characters, many of whom were already showcased in the trailer. Some are even returning characters, like Bronya and Welt. So, it’s no surprise that Honkai Impact 3rd fans are excited about this new gacha game.
The release date for Honkai: Star Rail has yet to be announced, but it already has active social media accounts and a dedicated website where players can sign up for closed beta sessions. Unfortunately, the second round of closed beta is already underway, so fans will have to wait if they want to sign up for the next. There are also plenty of gameplay videos available online for fans who are curious about the new style of gameplay.
Zenless Zone Zero is a futuristic urban action game and HoYoverse’s newest IP. Much like the developer’s previous titles, players
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