HoYoverse Unveils Nodus Fall: A New Co-Op RPG Merging Elden Ring and Monster Hunter Aesthetics
August 25, 2026
HoYoverse revealed Nodus Fall at Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live, presenting a cooperative action RPG that blends Elden Ring and Monster Hunter-inspired visuals and gameplay.
The game is framed as a four-player co-op experience, where players are called Weavers in a world after divine authority collapsed, bands together to defeat mythic threats.
The trailer hints at a lore-rich setting with cryptic lines about divine offerings and severed threads in the heavens, while actual gameplay footage remains limited.
Early hints suggest the title targets PC and consoles rather than mobile, with a scope and gameplay depth aligned to large-scale action RPGs.
Fan reception has been largely positive, with praise for visuals and excitement about the project.
The trailer showcases towering creatures and expansive environments to emphasize scale, featuring flashy sword combat and multiplayer engagements against large foes.
Visuals convey a darker tone with giants, winged predators, and a decayed, otherworldly landscape, signaling a shift from HoYoverse’s standard style.
Gameplay demonstrations indicate four-player cooperative play with boss encounters as a core mechanic.
Nodus Fall appears closer to a boss-rush fantasy experience than to HoYoverse’s other titles like Genshin Impact or Honkai titles.
Character abilities highlighted include a lightning-based attack and an ally-revival ability, suggesting varied combat roles.
Showcased combat features a class-based system with Monster Hunter–style gear, weapons such as greatswords and bows, and mounting or execution mechanics.
Monetization remains uncertain, with speculation about gacha mechanics given HoYoverse’s history.
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