Genshin Impact is more of a third-person action RPG, whereas Star Rail is a turn-based RPG. Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact do share some similarities, but the two games differ in their combat scenarios.While the two games share themes, elements, and characters, the producer says the new title is an independent game and players don’t need previous knowledge of other Honkai titles. HoYoverse is keen to emphasize that Honkai: Star Rail is not a direct sequel to its previous title Honkai Impact 3rd.The game includes elements of open-world, dungeon exploration, and turn-based strategic combats. Players can control up to four characters and form a team by themselves. On April 23, Honkai: Star Rail topped the free download list in Apple’s App Store in more than 113 countries and regions including the US, Japan, and South Korea, according to Chinese media outlet National Business Daily.ĭetails: The fourth installment of the Honkai series, Honkai: Star Rail is a space fantasy game featuring fantasy elements with myths and legends integrated into a sci-fi storyline. This new game has the potential to widen HoYoverse’s lead in anime RPG games.

Why it matters: HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact, an anime-style role-playing game (RPG), has consistently brought in sizable revenue for the company. For example, the team has been trying to incorporate AI technology into the behavior patterns of NPC (non-play characters) in Honkai: Star Rail. HoYoverse is also exploring the use of AI tools to achieve a better immersive game experience for the new title, according to National Business Daily. Initially teased on April 23 and now available worldwide in beta mode, the game has already garnered high expectations, amassing more than 30 million pre-download reservations after it was first announced. HoYoverse, the developer behind smash hit Genshin Impact, has seen its latest game, Honkai: Star Rail, leap to the top of Apple’s App Store download charts following its launch on April 26.

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