HoYoverse Reveals Full Gamescom 2026 Lineup With New Game Debuts and Fan-Favorite Returns
HoYoverse is preparing a major showcase for Gamescom 2026, bringing several of its biggest games and two highly anticipated unreleased titles to Cologne, Germany. The event runs from August 26 to August 30, and the company will welcome fans at Hall 6.1, Booth B030, with a large exhibition space covering around 660 square meters.
This year also marks an important milestone for HoYoverse at Gamescom, as the publisher will appear in the business area for the first time. Media representatives and industry partners will be able to connect with the company at Booth B051 in Hall 4.2.
The biggest highlights of the HoYoverse Gamescom 2026 lineup are Honkai: Nexus Anima and Petit Planet, both of which will be shown to attendees in major public-facing displays.
Honkai: Nexus Anima will make its Gamescom debut as a creature-collecting strategy game set in a world where humans live alongside mysterious beings known as Anima. Following its recent multi-platform “Evolution Test,” the game will be playable at the event, giving visitors the chance to experience Anima collecting, exploration, and tactical Nexus Battles firsthand.
Fans visiting the booth can also look forward to a large Umpurrella installation, themed activities, and limited-edition giveaways tied to the game.
Petit Planet, HoYoverse’s cozy galactic life simulation game, will receive its international exhibition debut at Gamescom 2026. Presented under the theme “Connect the Vibe,” the game invites players to become Planet Tenders, build a peaceful life among neighbors, farm, decorate, and explore the wider Starsea.
Attendees will be able to try a PC demo and take part in booth activities for exclusive rewards. The Petit Planet area will also feature meet-and-greet opportunities with racer Elsasani and appearances from Oumuamua, adding more personality to the game’s charming sci-fi setting.
HoYoverse is also bringing back three of its biggest live-service titles: Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero.
The Genshin Impact section will focus on the upcoming Snezhnaya region, one of the most anticipated locations in the game’s expanding world. The booth will recreate elements of Snezhnaya’s railway system and feature a Statue of The Seven display. Special merchandise connected to the event theme and the #SnezhnayaGC2026 campaign will also be available for fans.
Honkai: Star Rail will arrive at Gamescom 2026 following its Version 4.4 update, released on July 15. Its exhibition space will be inspired by Planarcadia, bringing a space fantasy atmosphere to the show floor. Visitors can expect a giant Phantasmoon display, appearances from Pom-Pom, and themed cosplayers throughout the event.
Zenless Zone Zero will celebrate its second anniversary with an urban fantasy experience built around the fan-favorite Bangboo drone, Eous. The booth will include a vinyl listening session, cosplayer photo opportunities, runway shows, interactive activities, and mystery guest appearances, making it one of the liveliest areas in the HoYoverse showcase.
HoYoverse also confirmed that Antom from Ant International and UGREEN are supporting booth construction, while hardware support will come from NVIDIA GeForce RTX and iBUYPOWER.
More information about HoYoverse’s Gamescom 2026 plans is expected to be shared through the company’s official channels and the social media pages for each featured game as the event approaches.
