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Nodusfall

Nodusfall is a cooperative action game developed by miHoYo and published globally by HoYoverse. Set in a dark fantasy world where divine authority has collapsed, players take on the role of Weavers: warriors who band together to confront mythic beasts corrupted by entities known as the Dreadnodi, and to restore order to a fractured continent.

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About

Nodusfall (Chinese: 源初之结; pinyin: Yuánchū zhījié; lit. 'The Knot of the Beginning') is an upcoming co-op action game developed and published by miHoYo. The game is the second title miHoYo has developed using Unreal Engine 5 after Varsapura. Its planned platforms have yet to be announced.

Keywords

  • dark
  • 3d
  • realistic

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Gameplay

Nodusfall is a co-op action game where players form squads to fight large mythical beasts. Its combat emphasizes tactical coordination and sustained offensive pressure to expose and exploit enemy vulnerabilities for decisive attacks. Characters can be customized with varied combat styles and skill combinations. Defeating enemies rewards players with resources used to unlock new weapons and abilities, enabling further character progression and playstyle adaptation.

Story

Set on a mythic fantasy continent where divine authority has dissolved, Nodusfall takes place in a fractured world plagued by the emergence of the "Dreadnodi"—mysterious entities that spread corruption and warp legendary beasts into destructive threats. The setting draws heavily from diverse global mythologies, blending creatures and traditions ranging from Eastern folklore beasts to Western dragons across distinct ecological, cultural, and historical regions.

The story follows the "Weavers," divinely created beings tasked with altering the world's fate. Their mission is to confront corrupted creatures, eradicate the Dreadnodi threat at its source, and reclaim the world's remaining remnants of divinity to stabilize the world again, alongside other companions.

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