A new Chinese action game that brings Stellar Blade to mind has emerged.

Chinese developer Genigods Labs unveiled its new title, Genigods: Nezha (古神·风里希), on the 29th. This hardcore action RPG is set against the backdrop of ancient Chinese creation mythology and follows the adventures of the legendary hero, Nezha.

The game is set in a world plunged into chaos after the creator god Pangu fell into an eternal slumber. With ten suns scorching the earth and the heavens collapsing due to a war between gods, players begin their journey as the reincarnation of Nezha, a soul orb crafted by the goddess Nuwa. Players are tasked with repairing the broken sky using Five-Colored Stones, uncovering their true origins, and descending into the Abyss of Return to seal the spacetime rifts threatening the world.

The combat system centers on a stance-switching mechanic that allows for fluid transitions between ground and aerial combat. On the ground, players utilize the Fire-tipped Spear for close-range combos and parries, while in the air, they use the Wind Fire Wheels for high-speed strikes and chain attacks. Additionally, a system allows players to infuse their weapons with the sacred water power contained within the soul orb to trigger special effects. This enables players to experience diverse combat styles by manifesting legendary mythical abilities in real-time.

A relic fusion system that allows players to combine various artifacts to create unique skills is also a key feature. Players can combine Hou Yi’s bow with the protagonist's physical traits to unleash powerful archery, or use the Plantain Fan and Water Jade together to neutralize enemies. Notably, movements inspired by Jeet Kune Do and Bruce Lee’s philosophy are applied, emphasizing tactical depth through fluid, water-like evasion and precise counter-attacks.

The combat elements described above can be seen in the newly released trailer. Facing off against a major boss, the protagonist engages in combat centered on parrying, dodging, and martial arts. The visual effects of the parries and dodges, along with the character design, have led some to compare it to Stellar Blade. Viewers have responded with anticipation, leaving comments such as, "Is this the Chinese version of Stellar Blade?", "The dodge motion is identical to Stellar Blade," and "I've already added it to my wishlist."

Genigods: Nezha is set to release on PC and PS5, though specific details such as the release date and language support have not yet been announced.