Genshin Impact Revolutionizes Mobile and Console Gaming, Says Fate/Stay Night Creator

• Kinoko Nasu Praises Genshin Impact in Latest Interview

As anticipation builds for the collaboration between Honkai Star Rail and Fate/Stay Night, a recent interview between franchise leaders reveals insightful perspectives on the evolving landscape of mobile gaming. Interviewed by Denfami Nicogamer, Kinoko Nasu, the celebrated author of various TYPE-MOON masterpieces, highlighted the impact of Genshin Impact in bridging the gap between mobile and console gaming platforms.

Kinoko Nasu Praises Genshin Impact in Latest Interview

Nasu fondly reflected on the past difficulties developers faced while crafting compelling mobile games, often dismissed as mere "time-wasters". Such a viewpoint starkly contrasts the vibrant and engaging experiences that modern mobile games, like Genshin Impact, provide to players today. He mentioned the significant transformation mobile games underwent, noting that titles such as Chain Chronicle, Granblue Fantasy, and Fate/Grand Order began to rival weekly serialized manga in terms of narrative depth and player engagement.

According to Nasu, this renaissance in mobile gaming challenged the traditional 'rich and lavish' qualities associated with console gaming. The key to this evolution, he asserted, was the daily playability of mobile games and their ability to foster connections between players beyond the gaming realm. This sentiment marks the pivotal moment when Genshin Impact was released, revolutionizing the industry.

Since the launch of Genshin Impact, we've witnessed a surge in high-quality games that successfully merge consoles and mobile experiences. Titles like Wuthering Waves, Honkai Star Rail, Tower of Fantasy, and Zenless Zone Zero have followed in its footsteps, establishing a benchmark for quality in mobile gaming that was once thought unattainable. The future looks even brighter with upcoming games such as Ananta and Neverness to Everness also promising greater gameplay experiences.

Mobile gaming is on an upward trajectory. With advancements in device technology, we could soon witness simultaneous releases of games across mobile, console, and PC platforms. However, before we reach that stage, players can eagerly await the introduction of characters from the Honkai Star Rail x Fate/Stay Night collaboration on the banners. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Nasu's insights into the generational shift in mobile gaming; feel free to share your comments below!

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This interview was originally conducted by the Japanese media outlet Denfami Nicogamer, with the Japanese version published on July 8, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM UTC+8. You can check out the original article here.