Rumor: miHoYo's New Game is A Pokemon and Baldur's Gate 3-Inspired Autobattler

miHoYo's next title, following the success of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, is generating considerable buzz, though perhaps not in the way many anticipated. Initial speculation ranged from an Animal Crossing-style survival game (later seemingly confirmed by leaks) to a sprawling RPG akin to Baldur's Gate 3.

Recent rumors and job postings, however, suggest a different direction entirely: a new entry within the Honkai universe. This open-world game, set in a coastal entertainment town, centers around collecting and developing spirits from various dimensions. Think Pokémon, but with a twist. The spirit development system includes evolution and team-building for battles, and these spirits even offer unique traversal options like flying and surfing. Interestingly, the game is categorized as an auto-battler or auto-chess title.

This unexpected fusion of Pokémon, Baldur's Gate 3 mechanics, and the established Honkai lore presents a unique challenge. The development timeline remains uncertain, but the project promises a novel approach to familiar gameplay elements, expanding the Honkai universe in surprising ways.