Summary
Genshin ImpactdeveloperHoYoverseis planning a confidential playtest event to be held in Los Angeles next month, potentially showcasing a new game from the studio. While HoYoverse is likely most known for itsrecent entries likeGenshin ImpactandZenless Zone Zero, the developer has a long history dating back more than 15 years. The studio’s original flagship game,Honkai Impact 3rd, recently celebrated its eighth anniversary, while others likeTears of ThemisandGuns Girls Zhave garnered significant followings. Now, a new game from the studio may be on the way soon.
WithGenshin Impactachieving unprecedented popularity forHoYoverse, the studio has looked to replicate its success multiple times over. BothHonkai: Star RailandZenless Zone Zerohave seen similarly stellar performance after their initial release, quickly amassing tens of millions of players within just days of their launch. HoYoverse has also been the subject of several rumors teasing another new game from the studio, hinting at a more casual, life simulation-oriented game. Select fans are now getting the chance to try out HoYoverse’s newest upcoming game.
Some fans of HoYoverse are reporting receiving an e-mail from the studio, inviting them to a confidential playtest for an undisclosed game. The playtest is reportedly set to be held as an on-site test located somewhere in Los Angeles, said to run during the weekend of November 16. The e-mail does not give any information about whether the playtest is new content for one of the studio’s pre-existing games ora new HoYoverse game entirely. Fans participating in the event will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and will receive an Amazon gift card as compensation.
HoYoverse Hosting Confidential Playtest in Los Angeles Next Month
While no details have been given about the playtest, fans have already begun to speculate the playtest’s connection to previous leaks. HoYoverse has seen heavy rumors about a new life simulation game coming from the developer, with leaks suggesting that the game may play similar toAnimal Crossing. Fans also previously discovered anew trademark filed in China by HoYoverse, leading to speculation that “Starry Sky Valley” may be the name of the next major release from theGenshin Impactdeveloper.
HoYoverse’s new playtest comes as the studio’s RPGs have seen plenty of exciting updates throughout recent months.Genshin Impactwelcomed the debut of its sixth playable region in August, withVersion 5.0 officially introducing the Natlan regionto the game.Honkai: Star Railis also expected to add its newest playable world as well, with leaks already beginning to tease the game’s next world. Another new game from HoYoverse will look to capture the same magic as the beloved developer’s previous games.
HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
Based in Shanghai, China, miHoYo is a development company best known for creating Genshin Impact and the Honkai series.
