HoYovere's 'Starry Sky Valley' Rumors Explained

HoYovere has had several hits Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Railand now Zenless Zone Zero. But reports indicated that the next installment, Valley of the Starry Skyis on the way. Valley of the Starry Sky it also seems to be genre-bending from HoYoverse's roster to date, making it an interesting addition to the brand.

Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Railand Zenless Zone Zero all have skyrocketed in popularity since their launch. All of these games from Chinese developer HoYoverse, formerly known as miHoYo, sort of fall into the action-adventure RPG genre. However, information about Valley of the Starry Sky suggests that it will not follow in the footsteps of its predecessors and instead shift genres entirely.

How the valley of the starry sky was revealed

Valley of the Starry SkyThe name was first leaked after the phrase was trademarked by HoYoverse with the Chinese government. It should be noted that this name may change once the game is officially announced by HoYoverse as Valley of the Starry Sky is a rough and literal translation of the Chinese trademark. The leak and translation comes from noted HoYoverse leaker @hxgdiluc on X (formerly known as Twitter). User X also posted screenshots of the account of Bilibili, a popular Chinese streaming platform, with which he is registered Valley of the Starry Sky.

HoYovere has yet to officially announce the game or comment on any leaks regarding the alleged title. Rumors about an Animal Crossing the HoYoverse competitor has been raging since a series of leaks in 2023. It seems that Valley of the Starry Sky is this alleged simulation game that adds another enjoyable game to the genre.

With the growing popularity of cozy games and the massive revenue HoYoverse gets from its other titles, creating a simulation game seems like a smart move for the Chinese developer. Valley of the Starry Sky leaks may not benefit from the buzz they generate for HoYoverse, as the company is known for taking legal action against leaks. However, these rumors have created intense excitement among the HoYoverse fan base, which the developer can lean on.

A new development in the Valley of the Starry Sky

A select few HoYoverse fans have received mysterious emails from the studio inviting them to a confidential playtest of an unknown game. Reports indicate a playtest will take place over the weekend of November 16th and 17th at a location in Los Angeles, California. No information about the game's content is given in the email, which means the game test could be for a new HoYoverse title or an existing one. Regardless, the game's content seems pretty juicy, as players will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement if they participate. They will also receive an Amazon gift card as compensation.

With rumors of Valley of the Starry Sky in circulation for over a year, it seems reasonable that HoYoverse would try to release the game as soon as possible. At the very least, playtesting seems like a move that would quench the thirst for leaks in the Hoyoverse fanbase.

Images of the Valley of the Starry Sky have been leaked before

Leaked images from the game show HoYoverse's classic chibi-style avatars frolicking in an open field and cutting down trees. These slash animations and leaked images of the game's crafting interface are incredibly derivative Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfurther evidence that HoYoverse may be trying to compete with Nintendo's long-running franchise.

Unlike owning Nintendo Valley of the Starry SkyThe visuals appear to include a moving camera. This is a mechanic Animal Crossing does not have, while the cameras are always fixed. Maybe Valley of the Starry Sky will focus on improving established parts Animal Crossing as part of the game draw.

Ultimately, this upcoming game test will either confirm or deny Valley of the Starry Sky's leaks. HoYoverse fans will have to wait for the new leaked information about the developer's next title until the playtest starts on November 16th.