Genshin Impact was recently named the game industry’s most profitable debut. During its year of existence, the project brought in more than two billion dollars for its creators. Among similar projects, this is the highest indicator. Even Fortnite and GTA V failed to generate such profits a year after their release. It has now been revealed that the Genshin developers are working on a new game. It will be an open-world AAA adventure game with shooter elements.
Thanks to analyst Daniel Ahmad, the world learned about the upcoming new product. On Twitter, he announced the news. To work on the game, the company opened a branch in Montreal. Its workforce will grow to a hundred people in the future. The new department will serve as a center for research and development.
There are currently no details available about the game. It is expected to be a high-budget project with a class AAA or triple-A rating. There will be an open world to explore in the game. The shooter’s gameplay elements will also be introduced. The new item has nothing to do with Genshin Impact. A completely independent video game will be released on several yet-to-be-announced platforms.
Before the release of Genshin in 2019, hints of work on the project were made. It’s unclear how far the developers have advanced during that time. But there’s no doubt that GI provided miHoYo with sufficient funds. The company now has enough money to embark on a large-scale project. The new game’s preparation should go more quickly.
The developers have been able to show unprecedented generosity thanks to miHoYo’s revenue. Genshin Impact merchandise is now available for fans to create and sell. The game’s official website made the announcement.
Fan content includes comics, fanfics, and figurines, among other forms of creativity. Fans are already exchanging crafts with the characters in the game. They can now do so without having to share revenue with Genshin publishers. If the consignment totals more than 200 units, a license must be purchased. The merchandise must also not be illegal or detrimental to miHoYo’s reputation.
It is forbidden to register the merchandise as a copyrighted product. The studio has imposed only these limitations on fans. It’s decently humane.
Conflict with streamers and collaboration with Twitch
However, things aren’t always easy for miHoYo. Users have recently been harshly critical of the studio. The upcoming event collaboration with Twitch was the source of the criticism.
The festival began on November 25. The event was dubbed “Adventurers Guild on Twitch,” and it will run until December 8. During the event, players can purchase an exclusive “great feast glider” by purchasing a two-month subscription to a participating streamer.
However, they are not in a hurry to work with miHoYo. They were incensed by the company’s stringent requirements.
During the event, streamers are not permitted to broadcast any other games. They are also prohibited from signing contracts with anyone but miHoYo. The prohibition on criticizing Genshin Impact was the final straw. Not only are streamers forbidden from criticizing the game.
It’s also against the rules to offer constructive criticism.
Furthermore, the participants have not been promised a fee by the publishers. Donations and subscriptions will be their only sources of income. Several major streamers, including Dish, have already expressed their displeasure with the event.
There is no reason to believe that the event will be disrupted. Given the popularity of Genshin Impact, there will undoubtedly be bloggers willing to collaborate. The totalitarian nature of miHoYo’s demands is unlikely to frighten everyone.
It’s also worth mentioning the studio’s success. It’s been a year since Genshin Impact was released. The company, on the other hand, manages to keep people interested in itself and its product. Only time will tell if the upcoming AAA game can match Genshin’s achievement. At the very least, the project will pique people’s interest.
