As Gacha Games Expand Globally with Free Releases, It’s Easy to List Names Like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Wuthering Waves.
Notably among them is Genshin Impact – the blockbuster title from miHoYo. Since its release, this game has led to a resurgence of interest in storytelling and remains the only title in its genre yet to be fully explored.
However, Gacha games should not be overly concerned as the year 2025 will witness the emergence of many new titles, significantly enhancing the competition with Genshin Impact.
Arknights Endfield
Arknights: Endfield is the latest game currently in development by HyperGryph, the creators of the popular mobile game Arknights. Unlike its predecessor, which used 2D graphics, Endfield will transition to 3D.
The combat style of Arknights: Endfield bears a strong resemblance to other group-based gacha games, allowing players to control a single character, while three additional characters represent different abilities. However, gacha games will need to integrate unique gameplay mechanics along with their character skills to achieve the best results.
Duet Night Abyss
Duet Night Abyss is one of the most intriguing gacha titles on this list as it combines turn-based combat with a third-person perspective, allowing players to strategize based on the capabilities of each character. Players can equip specialized gear for combat and distant encounters, creating a highly engaging gameplay experience.
The characters are designed with great variety, and their movement styles are quite impressive. Duet Night Abyss is expected to be one of the most anticipated releases in 2025.
Dead Spicy
Continuing the success of Shift Up with Stellar Blade, the South Korean studio is now preparing for its next major release – Dead Spicy. Dead Spicy is the successor to the critically acclaimed 2D game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke. However, unlike its predecessor, Dead Spicy will transition to 3D.
The game is described as a third-person shooter with a high level of difficulty and is touted as a hidden gem in the gaming industry. However, there is good news mixed with some bittersweet updates for fans of Dead Spicy. Firstly, the game will be completely free to play. Nevertheless, it’s still uncertain whether 2025 will be the final release date for this title. The development team has set a goal to launch this project within 20 years.
