An intriguing leak has surfaced today, hinting at a potential new game based on the popular Genshin Impact IP. A new Bilibili account titled “Genshin: Thousand Star” was recently discovered, stirring excitement and speculation within the community. Given the timing and recent announcements from miHoYo, this leak has players wondering if another new spin-off project might soon be officially revealed.
The account discovery on Bilibili has drawn parallels with the recent announcement of “Honkai: Nexus Anima,” a sandbox-style game related to the Honkai IP, suggesting a similar approach might be in store for Genshin Impact.
Honkai Nexus Anima Initial RevealMiHoYo is trying a wide range of game genres at the moment to see what sticks with there previously being leaks of an MMO, an FPS, a farming/lifesim and even more.
What Could Genshin: Thousand Star Be?
Speculation within the community suggests that Genshin: Thousand Star could possibly be a sandbox or life-simulation game, a notable departure from the RPG and open-world exploration style that allows us to enjoy more of our favourite characters.
MiHoYo has expanded rapidly over the last few years, diversifying its offerings with titles such as Honkai Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero. A new Genshin spin-off game aligns perfectly with the studio’s recent trajectory of building expansive universes around their already established IPs, creating new gameplay experiences with adored characters.
Some players may also recall, there was a survey for Genshin in the past (around 8 months ago) to gauge interest in user-created content. While at the time many players suspected this could simply be to help focus direction on events with there being several events focusing on user-created content. Instead, this could be part of the focus of Genshin: Thousand Star.
