Video game developer HoYoverse showcased its latest game Nodusfall at Gamescom 2026. The studio developed Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. This fantasy action title incorporates mythological themes and includes cooperative play. HoYoverse released a first look trailer at the event. The game is a free-to-play title. It will not include gacha character systems.

Fans viewed the trailer online. Some audience members reacted negatively. Some users called Nodusfall a clone of Elden Ring. Gaming news outlets reported on the online backlash. Outlets like IGN, Game Informer, MMORPG.com, GosuGamers, and GAMINGbible covered the game facts and user feedback.