# HoYoverse Nodusfall announcement

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> Updated: 2026-08-28T00:36:41.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

HoYoverse has announced Nodusfall, a new free-to-play, cooperative dark fantasy action RPG, during Gamescom 2026. The project marks a technical and stylistic departure for the studio, moving from the Unity Engine and bright anime aesthetics to Unreal Engine 5 and a more grim atmosphere.

In Nodusfall, up to four players act as ‘Weavers’ to battle massive, corrupted creatures known as the ‘Dreadnodi’. A significant change in the studio’s business model was confirmed: the game will not utilize a gacha system for character acquisition. Instead, characters will be unlocked through continuous gameplay and progression, with monetization expected to focus on cosmetic items.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Hoyoverse announces Nodusfall dark fantasy action game

Hoyoverse announced Nodusfall, a dark fantasy cooperative action game for up to four players that moves away from the studio's traditional gacha mechanics and bright anime art style.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hoyoverse-announces-nodusfall-dark-fantasy-action-game

### 2026-08-25: HoYoverse reveals Nodusfall, a dark fantasy co-op RPG

HoYoverse has announced Nodusfall, a dark fantasy co-op action RPG for Gamescom 2026. The free-to-play title moves away from anime aesthetics and will not use gacha mechanics for character unlocks.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hoyoverse-announces-new-dark-fantasy-game-nodus-fall-at-gamescom

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