NetEase commented on the official Onmyoji web page that it’s contemplating taking authorized motion towards HoYoVerse because of the alleged copyright infringement within the Sunday trailer. It has handed the mandatory proof to the authorities, who will examine, and if there’s a case, it can combat HoYoVerse in court docket.

The submit appeared on December 4, 2024 within the remark part of one more submit speaking concerning the design in Onmyoji. NetEase said that it places a variety of work into crafting a touching story, and creating lovable and well-designed characters is a part of pulling gamers into their world. It concludes the observe with an announcement that between December 11 and 17, 2024, gamers can obtain a free Tsukiyomi pores and skin, in addition to trials for SSR Tsukiyomi and Jinkougyou. This announcement is probably going why NetEase talked about it taking authorized motion within the remark part as an alternative.

Shortly after HoYoVerse posted the “Soloist” trailer for Sunday, the most recent character in Honkai: Star Rail, many followers identified similarities between it and a trailer for Jinkougyou of Onmyoji. There’s an analogous shot of lights ascending (or descending) into the air, in addition to a shot that’s much like a CG from Onmyoji. Different followers have identified some similarities between the Sunday trailer and the COA 7 trailer of Id V, which can be a NetEase property. The builders for Id V haven’t posted something with reference to this.

Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, Home windows PC, and cell gadgets. As for Onmyoji, you’ll be able to play it on Home windows PC and cell gadgets. As that is an ongoing investigation, time will inform if NetEase can sue HoYoVerse for copyright infringement.