HoYoverse has said its newly announced free-to-play game, Nodusfall, will not use the usual gacha-style random draws to unlock characters. The statement is notable because the company’s biggest games rely heavily on chance-based character acquisition, suggesting Nodusfall may take a different approach to progression and monetisation.

The developer has not yet explained exactly how players will obtain characters or what purchases, if any, will underpin the game’s business model. The announcement therefore rules out one familiar feature of HoYoverse titles, but leaves important questions about the game’s wider structure and release plans unanswered.