Gamasutra – Press Releases – Honkai 3rd Announces Collaboration with Neon Genesis Evangelion and Unveils Trailer Concept


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Shanghai, China – On JAN 7, 2021, global interactive entertainment developer and publisher miHoYo announces Honkai 3rd’s collaboration with the famous Japanese anime IP Neon Genesis Evangelion to end fans of both titles with [Angels].

Watch the collaboration concept trailer:
https://youtu.be/MA1-AE6VS7E

Download Press Kit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HUPj_wn8xgdMbR3zzrZNQrUIKQQchLJk?usp=sharing

Featuring stunning black-and-white graphics, immersive stories, deep customization, endless combo action, and tight controls, Honkai Impact 3rd has won an international award for itself since its launch on mobile devices, achieving over 200 million downloads and frequently surpasses Apple Store and Google Play charts worldwide. Since the end of 2019, Honkai Impact 3rd has been played on PC with cross-platform gaming support everywhere, drawing more players to the prestigious experience. The 3rd Honkai Victory is set in today’s world polluted by a secret energy called [Honkai]. Lead a resistance [Valkyries], brave girls carrying the anti-Honkai genome, against the Honkai disaster that spreads to protect all that is beautiful in the world!

The Neon Genesis Evangelion multimedia franchise originated from the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime that first debuted in 1995 and became a social wonder. Showing the new animated film series beginning 2007 expanded Evangelion’s reach to the younger generation, leading to an awareness followed by Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, and Evangelion: 3.0 You can (Cannot) repeat. The long-awaited series Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time appears on JAN 23, 2021.

“Neon Genesis Evangelion is a monumental work in anime history. His heart fits that at Honkai Impact 3rd as both Valkyries and NERV are ordered to fight for the world, “MiHoYo CEO Liu Wei says. “Evangelist has been a huge success for decades. The unexpected level of the latest film confirms the quality of the content released over the years to cater to the fans. I’m really excited about the upcoming collaboration because it can create something really special. “

The version featuring the collaboration between Honkai Impact 3rd and Evangelion will be released for iOS, Android, and Windows on JAN 21, 2021. For more Honkai Impact 3rd news and collaboration, visit our official site: honkaiimpact3. mihoyo.com or follow @HonkaiImpact3rd on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About miHoYo:

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MiHoYo was founded in 2012 in Shanghai and has brought gamers around the world to advanced titles including Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. Committed to being a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, we have built a collection of transmedia rights including games, manga, and light novels, while continuing to pursue our passion for create the best interactive experience. At miHoYo, we want to share our vision with gamers everywhere to build an enthusiastic and dynamic community.

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