NetEase Reveals Concept PV for 'Non-Human Academy' Sequel 'Tianzi 76': Open World or Turn-Based?

Recently, NetEase's Inception Studio released a concept PV for 'Tianzi 76', the official sequel to 'Non-Human Academy'. The reveal immediately ignited debate on NGA, with players questioning the game's core identity—some speculated it might be an open-world MMO action game.

Community members analyzed the footage meticulously. Some users argued that based on the scenes, it looks like a turn-based RPG in the vein of Persona 5 (a style often referred to in the community as 'P5-like') or even compared it to Honkai: Star Rail. Others noted the skating mechanics, drawing parallels to the Korean title 'DokeV' and expressing concern over whether such projects are currently in development limbo.

The reception towards NetEase's move is mixed. Fans of the original 'Non-Human Academy' suggest that the game's trendy, mythological-crossover aesthetic is a valuable IP that has been underutilized while the studio focused on collaborative work for other titles. Meanwhile, more skeptical players believe the PV is merely a tool for 'seeking investment' (a common industry term for 'show-only' teasers) and that the gameplay remains far from finalized.

The discussion also touched upon broader industry trends, with users venting frustrations over titles like 'Crimson Desert', citing inconsistent development paths and frequent pivots as reasons to remain wary of developers' initial promises.