miHoYo's next title, following the success of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, is generating considerable buzz, though perhaps not in the way many anticipated. Initial speculation suggested a survival game akin to Animal Crossing or a grand-scale RPG comparable to Baldur's Gate 3. However, recent rumors and job postings point towards a different direction entirely – a new entry within the Honkai universe.
This upcoming game will boast an open-world setting centered around a coastal entertainment town. The core gameplay revolves around collecting and developing spirits from diverse dimensions, reminiscent of Pokémon's evolution and team-building mechanics. These spirits will offer unique abilities, including flight and surfing, within the context of an auto-battler or auto-chess style combat system.
This intriguing blend of familiar elements – Pokémon's creature collection, the strategic depth potentially inspired by Baldur's Gate 3, and the established Honkai lore – presents a unique challenge. The development timeline remains uncertain, but the project promises a novel interpretation of established genres, significantly expanding the Honkai universe in unexpected and exciting directions.
