Genshin Impact devs' new action game Nodusfall feels like Elden Ring Nightreign at home, but don't write it off yet
Going hands-on with Nodusfall at Gamescom 2026
Genshin Impact is miHoYo's free-to-play action RPG that combines real-time combat with exploration and gacha mechanics across a sprawling fantasy world. Players assemble teams of elemental characters to tackle dungeons, domains, and open-world challenges while progressing through the main narrative.
The studio has recently shifted attention toward new projects. Nodusfall, miHoYo's latest action game showcased at Gamescom 2026, draws clear inspiration from Elden Ring's design philosophy while charting its own course. Early hands-on impressions suggest the title has potential beyond initial comparisons to established action-RPG benchmarks, indicating the developers are experimenting with their action-game formula beyond Genshin Impact's existing framework.
Going hands-on with Nodusfall at Gamescom 2026