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HoYoverse Reveals Varsapura, a UE5 Open-World Paranormal Noir, in 31-Minute Demo

The first look doubles as a hiring push with no platforms or release window announced.

Overview

  • The new IP follows SEAL, a shadow agency battling a reality-warping threat called Mind Rot in a near-future city.
  • Gameplay showcases party-based combat with instant character swapping, an umbrella-wielding protagonist, stealth segments, and open-world driving.
  • Conversations feature tagged choices such as empathy, persuasion, and deception, suggesting light RPG-style dialogue systems.
  • HoYoverse says all footage was captured in-engine and is recruiting for teams in Shanghai, Singapore, and Los Angeles.
  • Monetization details are not disclosed and platforms and timing remain unconfirmed, as early reactions cite Control-like influences and critique some character models.