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Destiny Rising, a mobile game set in a pre-canon era of the Destiny universe, offers engaging gameplay and new features that fans have long requested, despite its gacha mechanics and some superficial storytelling. It successfully captures the feel of Destiny on mobile, introduces innovative activities, and provides a variety of characters and upgrades, making it a promising companion to the main series, though it may not replace it entirely.
Steam has released a free-to-play RPG called Persona 5: The Phantom X, a spin-off set in the Persona universe, available for download on PC and mobile devices, featuring gacha mechanics and an alternate storyline.
Persona fans can now pre-load Persona 5: The Phantom X on PC and smartphones ahead of its global release on June 26, with the game offering a gacha adaptation of the popular JRPG franchise, developed with contributions from key series members but not by Atlus, and a console version potentially in the future.
Persona 5: The Phantom X is a mobile and PC gacha game that offers an experience similar to the mainline Persona 5, with some streamlined features and a new storyline, but is marred by heavy monetization and currency overload. Despite its promising gameplay mechanics, concerns remain about its similarities to the original and its monetization practices.
Kuro Games has announced that "Wuthering Waves" will debut on the PS5 on January 2nd, alongside the release of its version 2.0 update. A new trailer was showcased at The Game Awards, highlighting the game's stunning visuals and action-packed combat. The game is known for its gacha mechanics and expansive world, promising an engaging experience for players.
Wuthering Waves has launched with a couple of promo codes available to boost in-game resources, including Astrite for gacha pulls. Players can redeem these codes in-game after reaching Union Level 2. An additional code is available through the Epic Games Store's Echo Starter Pack offer, which expires on June 13.
HoYoverse's upcoming urban gacha game Zenless Zone Zero is set to have its third closed beta test, but it won't be available on PS5. The beta will feature crucial enhancements including improved combat and exploration systems, a new character, faction, Bangboo mechanics, and the Shiyu Defense combat challenge. The upgraded HDD system will allow more efficient exploration of the Hollows. While the beta is open for PC and mobile, there's no word on when or if PS5 owners will get access, leaving the possibility of a delayed console launch.
Duet Night Abyss, an upcoming anime game aiming to rival Genshin Impact, will be free to play but is likely to feature microtransactions for premium currency. While it has not been confirmed, it is highly likely that the game will have gacha elements, with characters potentially being locked behind banners and lower drop rates for higher-ranked characters. Players can stay updated on this information and pre-register for the game through the provided guide.
Honkai Star Rail, the popular gacha game, may be released on PlayStation with update 1.1 in mid-June, according to rumors on social media. The game has been a commercial and critical success, and a PlayStation release could lead to a massive spike in its popularity. It is unclear if the PlayStation version will have cross-progression. MiHoYo has not confirmed any dates or additional information.
Honkai: Star Rail, a turn-based gacha RPG from the makers of Genshin Impact, has been released on PC and smartphones, with PlayStation versions "under development". The game is expected to support cross-progression, allowing players to start on PC or smartphone and transition to PlayStation later. Details on the PlayStation versions will be revealed soon.
Persona 5: The Phantom X, a gacha adaptation for smartphones, has been announced by Perfect World Games and Black Wings Game Studio with support from SEGA. The game features a new group of Phantom Thieves and familiar locations and activities from the main console game. Players will spend the day at school completing lessons and engage in various extracurricular activities afterwards, with a gacha element to unlock other characters and Personas. The game is currently confirmed for release in China only.