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HoYoverse Reveals Varsapura With 31-Minute UE5 Gameplay Demo

The showcase underscores ongoing development with a recruitment push, leaving platforms, release timing and monetization unannounced.

Overview

  • The in-engine presentation introduces the urban setting of Varsapura, the SEAL agency, a protagonist whose appearance shifts per viewer, and threats like Mindrot and Cognosea disruption events.
  • Gameplay highlights include fast melee combat, stealth sequences, and seamless multi-character switching, with the demo captured on an RTX 4090.
  • Only an English voice-over version is authorized at this stage, with additional language modules in development.
  • Platforms and a release window were not disclosed, and HoYoverse is hiring for roles tied to the project in Shanghai and Singapore.
  • Media note cues that could indicate a gacha model, but the company has not confirmed any monetization approach.