Fans fearing the Genshin Impact anime had been quietly canceled can finally breathe a sigh of relief. During the Genshin FES 2026 event in Shanghai, China, a lead developer from HoYoverse officially confirmed that the project is still under active development and progressing smoothly.
The update came directly from Aquaria, a combat designer for Genshin Impact, during the third day of the festival on January 3, 2026, held at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center.
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Addressing the lack of public updates since the project was first announced in 2022, Aquaria assured the audience that the collaboration with the animation titan ufotable is far from abandoned.
The Genshin Impact anime is still in production, HoYoverse dev confirms
“There are no unexpected issues, no instability, everything is progressing steadily,” Aquaria said, speaking on a panel alongside several Chinese voice actors. “Rest assured, it’s in the works,” as translated to English by Rachii-chan, a Genshin Impact fan on X (formerly Twitter).
The Genshin anime was first unveiled in September 2022 as a “long-term project,” accompanied by a stunning concept trailer that showcased Teyvat in ufotable’s signature visual style. However, the years of radio silence and no updates led many to believe the series had fallen into development hell.
To give fans an idea of how HoYoverse manages its content, Aquaria shared insights into the studio’s internal development cycles for the video game. He explained that the team typically develops content for “shorter” version updates over six months, while major “longer” versions require roughly a year and a half of production.
The anime project is being handled by ufotable, a Japanese animation powerhouse celebrated for its immaculate visual effects and 3D-to-2D integration. The studio is best known for global hits such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works series, and Fate/stay night Heaven’s Feel adaptations.
In the 2022 Genshin Impact anime concept trailer, fans were treated to sweeping cinematic views of Teyvat’s landscapes, from the lush forests of Mondstadt to the frozen peaks of Dragonspine, alongside appearances by the twin Travelers (Aether and Lumine) and the game’s mascot, Paimon.
While the exact plot of the Genshin anime remains under wraps, it is expected to follow the core narrative of the game, which features a journey across the fantasy world of Teyvat. The story centers on the “Traveler,” an interstellar being who is separated from their twin sibling by a mysterious god and stripped of their powers.
Guided by Paimon, the Traveler must trek through seven nations, each ruled by an “Archon” (a god representing a specific element), to find their lost kin and uncover the secrets of the world.
The unprecedented success of the video game itself fuels the hype surrounding the Genshin anime. Since its global launch on September 28, 2020, Genshin Impact has generated over US$3 billion in its first year alone — the highest launch-year revenue for any video game in history.
The free-to-play, open-world RPG is beloved for its elemental combat, lore, and availability across PC, PlayStation, and mobile platforms. Having secured numerous accolades, including “Best Mobile Game” at The Game Awards 2021, the franchise’s move into high-budget animation is seen as the next major step in its global dominance.
