HoYoverse’s ‘Genesis’ MMO Teaser Unveils Unreal Engine 5 Vision

HoYoverse, the studio behind hit titles like Genshin Impact, is said to be working on a brand-new project called Genesis. According to various reports the game marks a major evolution for the company as it steps away from its signature anime-inspired art style and moves toward realistic fantasy visuals. The project is reportedly powered by Unreal Engine 5 and aims to deliver a full open world, intense player versus player combat and cutting-edge AI systems.

Details are still emerging but the teaser art already suggests muddy realistic terrain, swirling vortexes and a tone reminiscent of high production MMOs rather than free-to-play mobile gacha games. Leaks indicate that Genesis may feature an “Artificial Intelligence Stimulated Ecosystem,” “All Terrain Battle AI,” and “Intellectual NPC” systems that dynamically react to player actions. For gamers in Southeast Asia this signals that HoYoverse is targeting a wider platform ambition and possibly aiming for PC and console markets alongside mobile.

The shift is intriguing because it challenges expectations of what the company will produce next. After building success via stylised graphics and character-driven narratives, HoYoverse appears to be embracing scale, technology and gameplay systems reminiscent of the largest MMORPGs. While the studio has not confirmed release platforms or a date the ambition alone has already generated significant buzz within the global gaming community.

Whether Genesis will adopt gacha-style monetization like previous titles remains unconfirmed. The company is known for its successful free-to-play model and its global traction. How it adapts that model to a large scale realistic MMO will be watched closely by both players and industry analysts. For Southeast Asia players this means we might see HoYoverse bring deeper cross-platform experiences and richer worlds than ever before.