Chinese mythology action RPG Genigods: Nezha announced for PS5, PC

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Genigods Lab, a Chinese game studio, has revealed its upcoming action RPG, Genigods: Nezha. The game, inspired by classic Chinese mythology, is a single-player experience coming to PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) in 2028.

Here is an overview of the game, via Genigods Lab:

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Genigods: Nezha is a challenging action RPG rooted in the vibrant world of ancient Chinese mythology. You play as Nezha, a powerful being created by the Goddess of Life, reborn as a spirit pearl. Experience classic Chinese myths, fight massive gods, and enjoy a unique combat system inspired by Chinese celestial battles.

A World in Ruins, A Hero’s Call

When Pangu, the first god, fell into an endless sleep, the world descended into chaos. Ten suns scorched the earth, turning it into a red desert. The gods fought constantly, tearing apart the heavens. With the pillars supporting the sky broken, terrifying monsters rose from the depths below.

Nuwa bestows upon you the Heart of the Spirit Pearl, a sacred object filled with divine water. It will stay with you always and is the source of your strength.

You must complete three major tasks to save the world: repair the broken sky using the Five-Colored Stones, discover the secrets of your past, and journey into the Abyss of Return to close the dangerous rifts that are destroying reality.

Celestial Combat: Dual Stances, Fluidmystic, Relic-Fusion

Dive into the epic world of Chinese mythology, where incredible battles rage across both the skies and the land.

  • Dual Stances – Switch seamlessly between ground and aerial combat. Wield Nezha’s iconic Fire-Tipped Spear for close-quarters combos and parries on land; take to the skies with Wind Fire Wheels for high-speed raids and aerial combos.
  • Fluidmystic – Tap into the Spirit Pearl’s heart to awaken fleeting mythic abilities, like the Wind Fire Wheels’ devastating mid-air strike. Focus its power to imbue your weapons with sacred water, triggering potent EX effects.
  • Relic: Fusion – Pair mythic treasures for unique skills: combine Hou Yi’s Bow with Three Heads and Six Arms for Rainbow-Piercing-the-Sun Archery, or match the Palm Leaf Fan with water prisons to trap and disable foes.

Colossal Gods and the Sun Tree

This game, created with Unreal Engine 5 and designed for PlayStation, offers a unique and epic adventure inspired by Chinese mythology. You’ll climb massive, mountain-sized gods and battle using their forms as your battlefield. Joined by the legendary giant Kuafu, you’ll ascend the Sun Tree – a connection between the human and divine worlds – and then use your archery skills to defeat nine suns and end a devastating heatwave.

Water Philosophy and Jeet Kune Do Mechanics

Nezha’s fighting style is inspired by Bruce Lee’s idea of adapting to any situation, like water. You can harness this inner power to boost your strength and skills, focusing it either directly into your body or into your equipment. His moves are based on Jeet Kune Do, letting you concentrate energy into a quick, powerful strike to break through defenses, or release it as a wide-reaching attack to control groups of enemies. This system emphasizes a flexible, responsive approach to combat – defending and counterattacking with the same effortless precision as flowing water.

From Legend to Legacy

We haven’t simply enjoyed the story of Nezha, China’s famous rebellious hero—it’s stayed with us. We’ve been captivated by his adventures and the old stories of figures like Nuwa, who repaired the heavens, and Hou Yi, who shot down extra suns. These legends once felt distant and locked away in ancient writings.

No longer.

In Genigods: Nezha, you’re not just watching a legend unfold – you’re experiencing it firsthand. You’ll harness incredible power, travel between worlds, unlock Nezha’s true form, and fight to restore a broken universe. This game isn’t about listening to a story; it’s about becoming a part of it and making your own mark on the myth.

We’re bringing the incredible battles of Chinese mythology to life. Your actions and decisions in the game will shape a legendary story, creating a unique epic tailored to your playstyle.

Experience intense, powerful battles, hone your skills in dynamic combat, and become a legend yourself. Your story will be written in myth.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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2026-01-30 06:02