Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse made a big impact at gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live, the opening ceremony of the annual gaming event in Cologne, Germany. Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero all revealed significant updates and new characters in their trailers.
Excitement grew even more with the announcements of Genshin Impact coming to Xbox and a crossover between Honkai: Star Rail and the popular anime Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works].
Genshin Impact Showcases Natlan Expansion Launching August 28 and Announces Xbox Debut at Fourth Annual Gamescom
For the fourth year in a row, Genshin Impact brought fresh content to gamescom. This year, they highlighted a major expansion launching on August 28. Since its release in September 2020, this free-to-play open-world adventure role-playing game has provided players with a journey through a constantly evolving world on consoles, PC, and mobile devices.
The latest trailer introduces players to Natlan, a major nation in Genshin Impact known for its warriors’ unique lifestyle and their exceptional agility and movement skills. The trailer ends with the announcement that the game will be available on Xbox on November 20, 2024, with the option to add it to your Wishlist starting today.
Honkai: Star Rail Reveals Feixiao and Fate/stay night Crossover in Exciting Gamescom 2024 Trailer
Honkai: Star Rail, a space fantasy RPG that officially launched in April 2023, continues to entice players with surprises and rewards. The latest Version 2.4 update follows the end of the Penaconian vacation as players return to Xianzhou Luofu for the Wardance ceremony.
The latest trailer, shown at gamescom, introduces Feixiao, The Xianzhou Yaoqing’s Merlin’s Claw and one of the Seven Arbiter-Generals. Players learn about her impressive skills and see her dramatic entrance onto the battlefield.
Additionally, the trailer reveals more details about the crossover with the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] anime, with Archer making a surprising appearance on the Astral Express, hinting at an exciting multiversal journey ahead.
Zenless Zone Zero Reveals Jane Doe’s Secret Identity and New Area in Thrilling Gamescom Trailer
Zenless Zone Zero, HoYoverse’s urban fantasy action RPG, combines a lively atmosphere with a unique art style. The latest trailer at gamescom ONL focuses on Jane Doe, a mysterious Agent who engages in intense battles with her deadly attacks.
The trailer also reveals her true identity and undercover missions, as well as a glimpse of the desolate outskirts of New Eridu, a new area that will be featured in the next chapter of the story.
HoYoverse Invites Fans to ‘Travel Across HoYoverse’ at Gamescom 2024 with Exclusive Activities, Merch, and Cosplay
From August 21 to 25, fans and players can visit Booth C-031 in Hall 6 to take part in the “Travel Across HoYoverse” event. They will have the chance to experience various game modes and activities in areas dedicated to each game. Additionally, they can enjoy cosplay parades, stage performances, win rewards, and purchase exclusive new merchandise.
The on-site experience for Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero is supported by iBUYPOWER, HoYoverse’s official PC gaming partner at gamescom, as well as Samsung, the official gamescom monitor partner, with special thanks to Intel and ASRock.
Europe’s leading smart food brand yfood will also present limited Genshin Impact Editions featuring the “Banana Peanut” and “Icy Coconut” flavors at the HoYoverse booth, along with free giveaways and a cosplay contest for Genshin Impact fans.
