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Clearly, the older game still maintains a significant advantage in this battle.
Up to now, both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail have emerged as new icons in the international gaming scene and a great source of pride for the publisher MiHoYo. In terms of success, both of these games deserve top marks. Despite their relatively short time since release (Genshin: 3 years, HSR: 7 months), this duo has easily surpassed other heavyweight competitors to dominate the Gacha genre at the current moment.
Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail boast revenue far exceeding that of other Gacha games. (Source: Sensor Tower)Due to their overwhelming success, it's inevitable that these two games are compared. Despite coming from the same 'forge,' their exceptional performance compared to similar games has made Genshin and HSR formidable rivals. In fact, the gaming community of this duo often finds themselves embroiled in tense rivalries, akin to 'siblings fighting at home.' A recent example is the showdown at The Game Awards 2023.
The Game Awards 2023 inadvertently sparked a battle between two MiHoYo giants.Last year, Genshin Impact excelled in winning the Player’s Voice category at The Game Awards 2022. This year, the emergence of Honkai: Star Rail has directly threatened this position. Across all forums, an internal showdown is igniting fervent competition among MiHoYo's loyal followers. With nomination deadlines looming, numerous large and small communities of both games are rallying for votes on every front. It's widely believed that the most beloved game will easily dominate its opponents this season.
MiHoYo's two games are promising contenders in this year's nominations.
A flurry of posts about this grand showdown has made social media platforms explode.However, the actual results are swift and unpredictable. Despite high expectations, one title even failed to advance to the second round of the 2023 season. Notably, that title is Honkai: Star Rail. While its sibling made a staggering speedrun from 16th place to 7th, HSR itself remained lackluster, showing little enthusiasm for prestigious nominations.
Overall voting rankings for the Player’s Voice 2023 nominations.Nevertheless, HSR still made an impressive showing by becoming the best game of the 2023 Google Play Best of Awards. Thus, the epic battle between two MiHoYo giants has concluded after months of rivalry, affirming Genshin Impact's clear superiority over its 'younger sibling.'
