Since its launch in 2020, Genshin Impact has captivated millions of players worldwide, offering a vast universe filled with enticing adventures and compelling character stories. Under HoYoverse, the studio that also developed Honkai: Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd, the game continues to expand, revealing numerous development opportunities beyond the traditional boundaries of a single-player game.
With a deep narrative structure and an expansive world, the journey through Genshin Impact has not reached its conclusion. HoYoverse is exploring Genshin Impact through various media formats, including an official manga and an upcoming anime project produced by studio Ufotable. However, if Genshin Impact continues its narrative towards a definitive conclusion, a new potential direction could be the development of an MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game, opening new avenues for this beloved franchise.
Genshin Impact MMO: Creative Freedom and Expanding the World of Teyvat
In reality, Genshin Impact has already provided an experience closely resembling an MMO, where players can assume roles, utilize various combat elements, and explore an expansive world. However, if developed into a true MMO, players would be allowed to freely customize their avatars, select appropriate character classes, while simultaneously exploring entirely new regions through dynamic quests. The world of Teyvat, with each area intricately designed and populated with NPCs, would naturally transform into a vast playground for an MMO. Not only would familiar locations be replicated, but HoYoverse could also introduce completely new areas—exclusive to the MMO version—aimed at delivering a fresh experience for the gaming community.
As for the narrative aspect, the Genshin Impact MMO could explore various time periods—ranging from the past to the future. If set in the past, players might witness the rise of the Archons, experiencing significant events leading up to the present. Conversely, if it takes place in the future, the game could unveil storylines that have yet to be addressed: the fate of regions after the Liyue Qixing’s departure, the survival or downfall of new Archons, or whether the Fatui Harbingers remain a persistent threat in Teyvat.
HoYoverse has long been recognized for creating connections between its games through crossover events and character appearances. An MMO version of Genshin Impact could seamlessly continue this trend, not only including characters from Honkai: Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd but also integrating elements inspired by other franchises, such as Animal Crossing with the upcoming Starry Sky Valley. As the main storyline of Genshin Impact draws to a close, the MMO choice would unlock countless possibilities to keep the brand vibrant. Although the exact timeline for this project remains unclear, it is evident that HoYoverse is preparing to expand the Genshin Impact IP through various formats—from anime and manga to engaging mini-games like Auto Battler.
