The team at Genigods Lab have revealed a new ‘fast-paced combat game’ that ‘channels the spirit of the early God of War franchise’. It’s called Genigods: Nezha, and here’s a shiny new trailer for you to check out below. The downside? It’s not coming until 2028.
According to the press release, the team at Genigods Lab is comprised of the folks behing My Hero Academia, and now they’re turning their skills towards an action role-playing game with the character ‘Nezha’, a legendary Chinese rebel deity.
Per the team, this game is being worked on in collaboration with Sony, and is set against the ‘chaotic’ backdrop of ancient Chinese ‘genesis mythology’.
“You are the Spirit Pearl—the very first spark of life forged by Nüwa, the Goddess of Life, from the essence of earth, water, and fire. In this epic journey, you will evolve from a celestial artifact into the first human, a woman crafted from water and clay, before eventually being reborn as the legendary Nezha. Your journey is shared by legendary heroes: Yi, the sun-feller, and Yu, the flood-tamer. Beside you also dwells the Heart of Sacred Water—Nüwa’s sentient gift that grows with you, serving as your vital companion to solve ancient puzzles, conquer the toughest trials and learn the dark truth behind this new world.“
Erdi Yao, Co-Founder and Head of Creative and Design at Genigods Lab expanded a little more on this new IP, saying “Our mission is to ignite the epic celestial battles of Chinese mythology. In Genigods: Nezha, every skill you cast, every choice you make, writes a new line in an ancient epic—forged in your image. Players will wield the heart of creation, soar between realms, awaken the three-headed and eight-armed form, and step onto the primordial battlefield to mend the shattered heavens. This is not about hearing a story; it is about etching your name into its very fabric.”
It certainly looks very pretty, and is of course being developed in Unreal Engine 5. If you’re curious for more detail, here’s all the features on Genigods: Nezha for you to peruse at your leisure!
Genigods: Nezha Gameplay Features:
- Celestial Combat
Experience the dynamic scale of Chinese mythic warfare, where battle flows seamlessly between Heaven and Earth. Switch seamlessly between ground and aerial combat utilising dual stances, awaken temporary mythic abilities to perform devastating combos and mid-air strikes, and combine treasures discovered in the game world to create unique skills. - Colossal Gods and the Sun Tree
Built with Unreal Engine 5 and optimized for Playstation, Genigods: Nezha delivers a one-of-a-kind Chinese-style colossal adventure: climb ancient gods towering like mountains and fight by traversing the contours of their bodies. With the help of the giant Kuafu, scale the Sun Tree that bridges mortal and celestial realms, then draw your bow to extinguish The Nine Suns and end the scorching catastrophe. - Water Philosophy & Jeet Kune Do Mechanics
Genigods: Nezha’s combat is inspired by Bruce Lee’s iconic ‘Be Water’ philosophy through the Divine Water within Nezha. Her techniques adapt the essence of Jeet Kune Do. Condense water into a piercing One-Inch Flash for armor-breaking blows, or unleash water all at once, as a sweeping Dragon’s Kick to tackle crowds of enemies at once. This system encourages players to master a defensive, reactive style of combat— and requires perfect timing to parry and counter with the adaptable precision of water itself.
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