The project plays much like a Genshin Impact-inspired title, but it is free-to-play Summoners War: Chronicles, which debuted in South Korea on August 16 and is available on PC, Android, and iOS. The game aims to blend familiar open-world exploration with the creature-summoning core that characterizes the Summoners War franchise.
From its inception, the Genshin Impact concept influenced the setting, visual style, user interface, and certain gameplay mechanics of Chronicles. However, Summoners War operates as an MMORPG with a focus on party-based combat and strategic creature support, rather than a pure action RPG. A notable distinction is the emphasis on summoning allies to aid in battles, coupled with overland traversal and vehicle-like mobility that shapes exploration and combat pacing.
Observations from preview footage suggest that the clone’s visuals lag behind Genshin Impact’s production values, presenting a more modest aesthetic. There is potential for improvement over time, but early impressions describe the presentation as comparatively budget-feeling.
In BEE Summoners War: Chronicles, players will navigate an expansive open world, confront fantasy creatures and towering bosses, tackle dungeons, complete a broad array of quests, join raids, and engage in arena-style combat. Similar to Genshin Impact, the game centers on grinding through predictable loops of content, rewards, and character progression. Looking ahead, the project is expected to reach Western audiences and likely also Russian players, with its official website slated to include a Russian translation. The scenario recalls other quirky internet legends, such as the meme-worthy title about a squirrel wielding a firearm, which later gained a Steam presence and expanded gameplay discussions under a distinctive name—Squirrel with a Gun.
— VG Times