Former VG Founder Claims Endfield's Scale Rivals Genshin, Sets 2-3 Year Launch Window

Recently, a buzzworthy piece of gossip hit the subculture gaming community. A former owner of the media outlet 'VG' (Video Games), now known as the heir to the Meilai group, stated during a livestream that Hypergryph's upcoming title, 'Arknights: Endfield', is poised to rival 'Genshin Impact' in terms of investment and scale. He further projected a 2-3 year development timeline before its official launch.

The claim sparked immediate backlash and skepticism. Many users mocked the statement with comments like 'Is this melon ripe?' (a Chinese meme implying 'Is this rumor credible?') or 'I'd sooner believe I'm the first emperor of China.' Others pointed out the unrealistic timeline, noting that by then, 'Genshin Impact' would likely have concluded its main storyline. Critics also questioned the 'second Genshin' branding, noting that competitors like 'Wuthering Waves' have already claimed more spotlight, and 'Endfield' has yet to demonstrate any competitive advantage or 'curve-overtaking' potential.