Chinese Myths Come to Life in Genigods: Nezha
Genigods Lab has unveiled Genigods: Nezha, a new single-player action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5 and optimized for PlayStation platforms in collaboration with Sony. The studio plans to launch the game on PC and PlayStation 5 in 2028 as a premium, pay-upfront experience.
Takingplace in ancient Chinese genesis mythology, Genigods: Nezha places players in the role of the Spirit Pearl. They become the first spark of life created by Nüwa, the Goddess of Life, from the primal elements of earth, water, and fire. The narrative follows an ambitious arc of transformation, beginning as a divine artifact, evolving into the first human woman shaped from water and clay. Then culminating in rebirth as the legendary warrior Nezha.
Throughout this mythic journey, players fight alongside iconic heroes drawn from Chinese legend. This includes Yi, the archer who shot down the suns, and Yu, the great tamer of floods. At your side is the Heart of Sacred Water, a sentient relic gifted by Nüwa that grows alongside you. This companion plays a key role in puzzle solving, surviving brutal trials, and uncovering the darker truths of the world.
Genigods Lab brings significant experience to the project. Its 100-person team previously delivered the critically and commercially successful My Hero Academia mobile game published by Sony Crunchyroll. They are also the studio behind The Condor Heroes mobile series, which surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide.
According to co-founder and Head of Creative and Design, Erdi Yao, Genigods: Nezha aims to let players actively shape myth itself, casting powerful abilities, awakening Nezha’s three-headed, eight-armed form, and battling across primordial realms to mend the shattered heavens.