MiHoYo's anime RPG Genshin Impact continues to skyrocket in terms of popularity, so fans have wondered why the studio's previous game - the similar anime action title Honkai Impact 3rd - hasn't been made widely available to English-speaking territories. That's apparently about to change as a Honkai Impact 3rd Steam release is coming this month.
Honkai Impact 3rd was originally released in 2016, four years before Genshin Impact, and while it's not a direct sequel there are many elements in common between the two - such as the distinct anime look, social interaction, similar character design, and some similar plot threads.
However, while it's generally available through the game's website in English this month's Steam release will be the first time Honkai Impact 3rd has been made available through a proper mainstream gaming client. Even more interesting is that it's hitting Steam before Genshin Impact has - MiHoYo's more popular title is currently exclusive to the Epic Games Store, although with Honkai Impact 3rd hitting Valve's platform it's entirely possible that will change soon.