Hoyoverse has announced Nodus Fall, a cooperative action RPG that wears its Elden Ring inspiration openly. The reveal came at Gamescom 2026, positioning the title as a notable departure from the studio's live-service gacha model. Rather than pursuing another Genshin Impact-style experience, Hoyoverse appears intent on exploring the souls-like genre with multiplayer mechanics at its core.
The trailer made little attempt to obscure its artistic direction, with multiple scenes echoing FromSoftware's aesthetic and design philosophy. This marks a strategic pivot for Hoyoverse, suggesting the developer is willing to experiment beyond its established formula when the opportunity arises.
- Nodus Fall is Hoyoverse's first major departure from the Genshin Impact model, leaning into co-op souls-like gameplay rather than live-service design.
- The game's Gamescom 2026 debut trailer openly referenced Elden Ring as a creative touchstone, signaling the studio's intent with the project's visual and mechanical identity.
- This announcement reflects a broader willingness among major studios to explore the souls-like multiplayer space that Elden Ring helped legitimize.
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· Aug 25, 18:42 UTC
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· Aug 25, 18:31 UTC
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· Aug 25, 18:18 UTC
Genshin Impact Maker’s Nodusfall Sure Looks Like Multiplayer Elden Ring
Gamescom 2026 kicked off with a major surprise in the form of Nodus Fall, a multiplayer souls-like from the Hoyoverse, the studio behind Genshin Impact. The trailer wasn't shy about its inspirations, namely 2022's Elden Ring. Multiple shots…