Something strange is stirring in the Genshin Impact community, and this time it’s not a new character leak or a surprise event—it’s a brand-new official presence with a cryptic name: “Genshin Thousand Stars.” As uncovered by Zhongli’s Realm on YouTube, a verified account suddenly appeared on Bilibili with that name—and without posting anything, it immediately gained over 22,000 followers.
With no content, no description, and not even a profile image, the mysterious new account is sparking wild theories. So what is Genshin Thousand Stars? A sequel? A new game? Or something even more ambitious?
What We Know So Far
The account is official and uses the name “Genshin Thousand Stars.” That alone implies it’s closely tied to Genshin Impact. HoYoverse wouldn’t attach the “Genshin” label to something unless it was part of their most important IP. That already rules out a small spin-off or experimental project.
More importantly, the name itself—“Thousand Stars”—suggests something on a much grander scale than a normal update. Fans are speculating that it could reference a story that goes far beyond Teyvat, Genshin’s current setting.
Theories: A New Game or the Start of “Genshin 2”?
In the video, Zhongli’s Realm connects the name “Thousand Stars” with themes of space, galaxies, and celestial exploration. And it makes sense—Genshin’s lore has long hinted at a much broader universe beyond Teyvat. We’ve seen references to:
- Celestia
- Khaenri’ah
- The Abyss
- The Primordial One
All of these concepts suggest there’s much more to the world of Genshin than we’ve explored. Could “Thousand Stars” be HoYoverse’s way of expanding Genshin beyond a single world?
It’s possible we’re looking at something similar to what Honkai: Star Rail did—taking the core of a beloved franchise and spinning it off into a new gameplay format, with shared themes and lore.
Zhongli’s Realm suggests this may not be a direct sequel (i.e., “Genshin Impact 2”) but instead a “next chapter” in the Traveler’s journey—perhaps what comes after the story of Teyvat concludes. Think of it as the “Star Rail leap” for the Genshin universe.
Is This Related to Petit Planet?
Another possibility is that Thousand Stars is somehow connected to Petit Planet, a cozy life-sim game HoYoverse has in development. That title already has art, a Twitter presence, and trademarks filed. But most believe Thousand Stars is unrelated, since it has “Genshin” directly in the name.
If it were Petit Planet-related, it would likely be branded as its own universe—especially considering it has a drastically different tone and style than Genshin’s epic fantasy roots.
Why Now? Why the Secrecy?
HoYoverse tends to tease their biggest projects in cryptic ways. With the Bilibili account being verified and already gaining traction without any posts, it’s likely that an official announcement is coming soon—possibly at a major gaming event or one of their upcoming livestreams.
There are a few reasons why they may be teasing something new now:
- The main Teyvat storyline is approaching its end (likely by late 2025).
- They need to lay the groundwork for what comes after Genshin’s current arc.
- They may want to give long-time fans something to look forward to as they prepare to wrap up the seven-region journey.
So… Is This “Genshin 2”?
Not exactly. But it could be Genshin’s next major evolution.
“Genshin Thousand Stars” might be:
- A sequel set in a different universe or after Teyvat’s story.
- A new open-world game with familiar lore and characters.
- A space-themed expansion or crossover title within the same universe.
- A bold new project using the Genshin IP to tell a fresh story with new gameplay systems.
Regardless of what it turns out to be, one thing is clear—HoYoverse is planning something massive, and they’re just getting started.
For now, all we can do is speculate. But if you’re a Genshin fan eager for the next big leap, this might just be the beginning. Keep your eyes peeled, especially during major gaming showcases and upcoming patch livestreams.
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