HoYoverse reveals Gamescom 2026 lineup

HoYoverse has confirmed its complete presence at Gamescom 2026, running August 26 to 30 in Cologne, Germany. The publisher will occupy roughly 660 square meters at Hall 6.1, Booth B030, with a separate business area appearance at Booth B051 in Hall 4.2, marking its first time exhibiting to media and industry partners at the show.

Honkai: Nexus Anima and Petit Planet make their debuts

Two unreleased titles headline the booth. Honkai: Nexus Anima, a creature-collecting strategy game set in a town shared by humans and Anima, makes its Gamescom debut following a recent multi-platform "Evolution Test." Visitors will get hands-on access to Anima collecting, exploration, and Nexus Battles, as well as a large Umpurrella installation and limited-edition giveaways.

Petit Planet, HoYoverse's cozy galactic life sim, will hold its international exhibition debut under the theme "Connect the Vibe." Attendees can try a PC demo as a Planet Tender, farming and building alongside neighbors while exploring the Starsea. The booth includes meet-and-greets with racer Elsasani and appearances by Oumuamua, plus exclusive rewards for completing on-site activities.

Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero return

Established titles round out the exhibition. Genshin Impact's area centers on the upcoming Snezhnaya region, recreating its railway system and Statue of The Seven, with merchandise tied to the hashtag #SnezhnayaGC2026. Honkai: Star Rail, fresh off its Version 4.4 update on July 15, brings a Planarcadia-themed space fantasy setup featuring a giant Phantasmoon display and appearances from Pom-Pom alongside cosplayers. Zenless Zone Zero, marking its second anniversary, offers an urban fantasy experience anchored by the Bangboo drone Eous, plus a vinyl listening session, cosplayer photo ops, runway shows, and mystery guest appearances.

HoYoverse credited Antom (Ant International) and UGREEN for booth construction support, with hardware supplied by NVIDIA GeForce RTX and iBUYPOWER. HoYoverse will share further details via its official channels and each title's respective social media pages ahead of the show.