Game studio HoYoverse showcased its upcoming title Nodusfall at Gamescom 2026. The studio developed Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. This fantasy action game incorporates mythological themes and includes cooperative play. HoYoverse debuted a debut trailer at the event. The game is a free-to-play title. It will not include character gacha mechanics.

Viewers checked out the trailer online. Some audience members reacted negatively. Critics labeled Nodusfall heavily inspired by 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.