- Nodusfall is confirmed to be a four-player co-op game where players will play as specific characters.
- Each character has five abilities: four as normal skills and one considered a divine ability.
- The characters have specific roles or classes, like tank, DPS, and healer.
Nodusfall is the upcoming co-op action game from Hoyoverse, which was announced at Gamescom ONL 2026. Hoyoverse has pivoted to a completely new genre with Nodusfall, shifting away from their usual anime-style gacha games. If you are interested in learning more about the game, then check out our guide here. We have added everything there is to know about Nodusfall below.
Nodusfall Release Date, Platforms, and Pricing
Hoyoverse has not announced any release date or release window for Nodusfall yet. The devs released the first Nodusfall trailer during Gamescom ONL 2026. When it comes to the game’s targeted platforms, Hoyoverse has yet to announce that as well.
Thus far, Nodusfall is only confirmed to release on PC. Nodusfall will be free-to-play, and it won’t have gacha mechanics for obtaining characters.
Nodusfall Gameplay Features
Nodusfall is a four-person co-op monster-slaying action combat game. Players will have to form squads to defeat massive beasts and mythological creatures. The game features specific character classes, each with distinct abilities, similar to Elden Ring Nightreign.
Synergize the abilities together to defeat the large monsters effortlessly. The combat of Nodusfall is similar to Monster Hunter mixed with a traditional MMO.
Character Classes and Skills
Nodusfall will have specific characters with classes in mind that players have to choose for battle. The Gamescom 2026 demo version only had four characters. Two were melee characters, and two were ranged. One of the female characters could also use Ice and healing magic.
Every character gets five abilities: four normal skills and one divine ability. These abilities have a cooldown on use, so rotating between them correctly will be the core gameplay loop.
When it comes to abilities, one of the characters was shown using a lightning-charged attack, while another was shown reviving allies. The Gamescom demo footage also showed one character using large-scale tornado abilities, and one where she fires long-range projectiles.
Weapons and Loot
So far, we have seen players use great swords, normal swords, and bows to fight, but there will likely be more weapon variations in Nodusfall. One of the characters also seems to be a traditional caster or magic user, and she likely uses a magical instrument to attack enemies.
The game’s official website mentions that it will reward players with valuable resources and unlock new skills and weapons for defeating these creatures. This will allow Nodusfall players to enhance their builds and ‘expand tactical possibilities.’
Communication, PvE, and PvP
Communication is key in Nodusfall, which is why the game comes with a voice chat, allowing players to speak with each other. The game is currently focused on PvE, but developers have said that they are looking into future PvP possibilities.
Mounts
We have also found that Nodusfall will have mounts to some extent. Characters in the game will be riding horses to reach the main battlefield. Whether the mounts will be a core mechanic is not yet known.
UI, Health Bars, Stagger Meter, and More
Nodusfall is all about fighting large bosses. Every boss has multiple health bars, which also means multiple phases. The multiple health bars can be seen as small red circles at the top right of the boss health bar.
Other than that, bosses will have a stagger meter. The stagger meter itself is seen to be divided into three parts. Attacking the boss will fill the stagger bar and make it vulnerable for some time once the bar is filled; however, the bar resets after a while.
Transformation
Certain characters also seem to have the ability to transform in the game. Other than those five abilities, certain characters also seem to have a separate meter which, once filled, can make them transform into a monstrous form.
Nodusfall Trailer
The first Nodusfall trailer was revealed during Gamescom ONL 2026 on August 25, and showcased the game’s combat. We also got to see many character skills and weapon attacks. Other than that, the trailer also featured many bosses, giving us a good look at what to expect from the game’s boss fights.
Is Nodusfall a Gacha Game?
No, Nodusfall won’t be a gacha game. The developers have confirmed that the characters in the game will be unlocked by playing continuously, instead of gacha mechanics. However, as the game is free-to-play, we can expect some sort of in-game monetization to be in place.
A safe guess would be that Nodusfall will be selling cosmetics. This is also something Ananta is planning to do.
So, what are your thoughts on Nodusfall? Did we miss something about HoYoverse’s upcoming action game? Tell us in the comments section below.
