Rumors about HoYoverse's 'Starry Sky Valley' game explained

HoYoverse has several hits under his belt with Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Railand now Zenless Zone Zero. But reports suggested that another tranche, Valley of the Starry Skyis on the way Valley of the Starry Sky He also seems to be a departure from HoYoverse's roster so far genre-wise, making him an interesting addition to the brand.

Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Railand Zenless Zone Zero all have skyrocketed in popularity since their respective releases. All of these games from Chinese developer HoYoverse, formerly known as miHoYo, fall somewhat into the action-adventure RPG genre. However, information about Valley of the Starry Sky suggests that it will not follow in the footsteps of its predecessors and instead switch genres entirely.

How the valley of the starry sky was discovered

Valley of the Starry SkyHis title first aired after the phrase was registered by HoYoverse with the Chinese government. It should be noted that this name may change once the game is officially announced by HoYoverse as Valley of the Starry Sky is a rough and literal translation of the Chinese brand. The leak and translation came from well-known HoYoverse leaker @hxgdiluc on X (formerly known as Twitter). User X also posted screenshots of a Bilibili account, a popular Chinese streaming platform, registered Valley of the Starry Sky.

HoYoverse has yet to officially announce the game or comment on any leaks regarding the alleged title. Rumors about a Animal Crossing HoYoverse contestants have been making waves since a series of leaks in 2023. It appears that Valley of the Starry Sky is this supposed simulation game, adding yet another cozy game to the genre.

Considering the increased popularity of cozy games and the massive revenue that HoYoverse receives from its other titles, creating a simulation game seems like a smart move for the Chinese developer. Valley of the Starry Sky leakers may not be benefiting from the buzz they generate for HoYoverse, as the company is known for taking legal action against leakers. However, these rumors have generated intense excitement among HoYoverse fans, which the developer can lean on.

New developments in Starry Sky Valley

Several HoYoverse fans received mysterious emails from the studio inviting them to a confidential playtest for an unknown game. Reports indicate the playtest will take place over the weekend of November 16th and 17th on location in Los Angeles, California. No information about game content is mentioned in the email, which means the playtest could be for a new or pre-existing HoYoverse title. Regardless, the game's content looks pretty juicy, as players will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement if they participate. They will also receive an Amazon gift card as compensation.

With rumors about Valley of the Starry Sky having been around for over a year, it seems reasonable for HoYoverse to try to release the game as soon as possible. At the very least, playtesting seems like a move that would quench the leaker thirst of Hoyoverse's fanbase.

Images from the Valley of the Starry Sky were previously leaked

Leaked gameplay footage showed avatars in HoYoverse's classic chibi art style flying across an open field to cut down trees. These cut animations and leaked images of the game's creation interface are incredibly derivative Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfurther proof that HoYoverse could be trying to compete with Nintendo's long-running franchise.

However, unlike the Nintendo property, Valley of the Starry SkyHis images appear to include a mobile camera. This is a mechanic that Animal Crossing it doesn't have, the cameras are always fixed. Maybe Valley of the Starry Sky will focus on improving established parts of Animal Crossing as part of the game draw.

Ultimately, this upcoming playtest will either confirm or deny Valley of the Starry Skyhis discharges. HoYoverse fans will have to wait until the playtest begins on November 16th for any new leaks about the developer's next title.