New fantasy RPG from miHoYo will use Unreal Engine 5 with a focus on realism

The Chinese producer miHoYo is investing in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) from Epic Games for its next open-world fantasy project, one of several games in development alongside Petit Planet and Honkai: Nexus Anima. This decision marks a visual turning point for miHoYo, known for its anime-inspired aesthetic in titles like Genshin Impact.

A teaser video of the new open-world RPG, spotted on a job recruitment website and shared by Gematsu, suggests more realistic visuals, contrasting with the cel-shaded style of the company's other projects. The video was used to introduce potential employees to the tone of the new world that miHoYo aims to create.

The key concepts used by the Chinese producer to attract workers' attention and define the project are:

MMO

PvP

AI

The use of Unreal Engine 5 and the suggestion of a more realistic visual indicate that miHoYo is looking to expand its audience beyond the anime fans base.

For now, there are no further details about the new project.

MiHoYo will use Unreal Engine 5 from Epic Games in its new open-world fantasy RPG, indicating a more realistic aesthetic different from Genshin Impact. The project, focusing on MMO, PvP, and AI, was revealed in a teaser video on recruitment websites. The game is in development alongside Petit Planet and Honkai: Nexus Anima.