Following the commercial success of RPG 'Genshin Impact,' developers HoYoverse have announced a new title named ‘Zenless Zone Zero,’ an urban fantasy game that features HoYoverse’s characteristic 3D anime-style art.
The game’s synopsis reveals the universe of ‘Zenless Zone Zero’ is one where contemporary civilization has been destroyed by a supernatural force called the Hollows. Players will play as a ‘Proxy,’ a person whose role is to guide people in their exploration of the Hollows. Equipped with weapons and unique abilities, players will meet a wide range of characters and partake in action-oriented combat.
Similar to 'Genshin Impact,' ‘Zenless Zone Zero’ will feature gameplay, arena combat, cutscenes, and beautiful art design. Though a release date is yet to be determined, the game’s closed beta is available for sign-up and will be available on PC and iOS.
Urban Fantasy Games
'Genshin Impact' Developers Announce a New Game Called 'Zenless Zone Zero'
Trend Themes
1. Urban Fantasy Gamer Market - With the release of Zenless Zone Zero, there is an opportunity for game developers to tap into the growing market of urban fantasy gamers looking for fresh storylines, unique characters, and cutting-edge technological advances.
2. Anime-inspired Gaming - Zenless Zone Zero features HoYoverse's characteristic anime-style art, indicating a rising trend of gaming companies opting to implement visually immersive anime graphics to appeal to the younger gamer demographic.
3. Mobile Gaming with Quality Graphics - The released closed beta for Zenless Zone Zero on PC and upcoming release on iOS will cater to the growing mobile gaming market's demand for games with console-level graphics and rich gameplay experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Game development studios can leverage the rising urban fantasy gamer market to create new games that offer distinctive gameplay and a visually stunning environment.
2. Anime Industry - Anime studios and animators can explore the demand for anime-style graphics by collaborating with game development studios to create compelling anime-style graphics for games like Zenless Zone Zero.
3. Mobile App and Gaming Industry - Incorporating visually immersive graphics into mobile games like Zenless Zone Zero can help mobile app and gaming industry professionals capture a larger share of the mobile gaming market and increase user engagement.