[Honkai Gakuen 2] A New Twist on an Old Game? Controversial Introduction of Constellation and Signature Weapon Systems

Recently, players discovered that the veteran mobile game 'Honkai Gakuen 2' is seemingly adding a system similar to 'NP levels' (Noble Phantasm levels in FGO) or 'constellations' (Genshin Impact), allowing players to boost stats by pulling duplicate characters. This move has sparked heated debate in the community, with many veterans finding it 'hard to evaluate' (a common Chinese internet slang for 'questionable' or 'poor').

In the discussion, players are questioning miHoYo's latest moves (the term 'smqhy' is a derogatory nickname used by fans to express frustration with the developer). The core of the controversy lies in the fact that, despite being a 'retirement' game (a term for older, slow-paced games), it still features PVP modes like the 'Phantom Sea'. Introducing a P2W (pay-to-win) constellation system will likely lead to massive power creep, destroying the competitive balance.

One user sarcastically remarked: 'Dawei (the CEO) once promised that as long as one player remains, the game won't stop updating. Is this their way of driving players away?' Other users speculate that the internal team might be under pressure to replicate the monetization success of their newer titles, attempting to squeeze more revenue out of a product that is already at the end of its life cycle.