# Gritty Action RPGs Will Soon Have Big Budget Competition from One of the World’s Most Popular Devs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gritty-action-rpgs-will-soon-have-big-budget-competition-from-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-devs/
- Published: 2026-08-13T23:00:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Push Square
- Original article: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/08/gritty-action-rpgs-will-soon-have-big-budget-competition-from-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-devs
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- HoYoverse reportedly has a realistic dark fantasy action RPG in development.
- Leaks suggest Soulslike-inspired combat and open-area exploration.
- Its release date and potential monetisation remain unconfirmed.

## Summary

HoYoverse is reportedly developing a darker, more realistic action RPG for consoles and PC, currently known as ‘The Weavers’. Leaked images and short gameplay clips suggest it could compete in the Soulslike and fantasy action RPG space, marking a notable departure from the developer’s established anime-style games.

The project is said to feature open-world or open-zone exploration and combat with apparent influences from Souls games, Monster Hunter and Dragon’s Dogma. No official announcement, release date or business model has been confirmed, though the volume of leaks suggests development may be well advanced; some players have expressed concern it could use free-to-play gacha mechanics.

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