Genshin Impact Developer’s Honkai Impact 3rd to Get Sequel-Sized Update in 2024

ign.com:

While HoYoverse is perhaps best-known in the west for Genshin Impact and the recently released Honkai Star Rail, but it has a third, older game it’s been running since 2016: Honkai Impact 3rd.

At Tokyo Game Show 2023, HoYoverse announced Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2, which sounds like a full-blown sequel due out in February 2024. According to HoYoverse, this new chapter upgrades the combat system, adds a new story set on Mars, and lets players assume the role of a team supporter named ‘Dreamseeker’.

Here’s the official blurb:

“In the previous story of Part 1, the world of Honkai Impact 3rd is corrupted by mysterious energy known as Honkai. A tenacious resistance formed by brave girls called Valkyries, leads humanity in a war of survival and fights for everything that is beautiful in the world. Since its launch on mobile devices, the game has won an international following; The game was ported to PC in late 2019 with cross-save support, and is also available on the Epic Games Store now, making the Honkai-verse more accessible than ever.

“Towards distant stars, in the upcoming Part 2, the journey exclusive to Honkai Impact 3rd will start anew, welcoming all newcomers and avid fans alike! This time, players will encounter all-new main characters and NPCs with distinct looks and personalities, go through the new main plot that comprehensively integrates new scenes, narrations, and combat system together, and indulge themselves in a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.

"Contrary to common knowledge, Mars, where the story of Part 2 debuts, is inhabitable. Unique civilization and nature exist and develop there, and people can even hang out on bustling, lively commercial streets. There may also be mysteries hidden behind the