HoYoverse, known for its popular games such as Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, is preparing to expand its influence beyond the anime segment. The Chinese company is working on five new projects at once, including a shooter with science fiction elements. While the details remain unknown, it is clear that the developers intend to take their approach to creating persistent games into new genres.
Recently, rumors appeared online that a former Tencent developer might be working on one of these projects, but they were later denied. However, public attention was once again drawn to the announced shooter, which promises to combine Western cartoon style, futuristic atmosphere and multiplayer mode.
Experts suggest that the shooter from HoYoverse could be based on the popular MMOFPS model, similar to Destiny 2. This approach will allow the company to introduce its key strengths – deeply developed content, role-playing elements and long-term monetization through character customization. Destiny 2 stands out as a prime example of a successful combination of RPG and FPS, and for HoYoverse this seems like a logical and promising path.
Shooters are one of the most intense and competitive segments of the gaming industry. Tencent and NetEase dominate the Chinese market with a slew of projects including hits like PUBG and Valorant, but this market has yet to be explored by HoYoverse, so the company will likely adapt its experience from anime-style games, adding original mechanics to shooter gameplay , which could be its unique advantage.
In addition, the MMOFPS market is still open to new players, especially on mobile platforms, where competition is noticeably lower. Given the growing popularity of shooters, HoYoverse has every chance of success, especially if the project can offer players innovative mechanics and high-quality gameplay.
