#HoYo FEST meet and greet

This year marks the debut of the Artist Alley in the Philippine leg of HoYo FEST, giving local illustrators, designers, and creators a dedicated space to showcase fan-made content inspired by HoYoverse’s growing portfolio. The event is expected to draw thousands of fans over the four-day run, continuing the strong reception HoYo FEST has seen in other Southeast Asian cities such as Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta. Cosplay, Competition, and Community HoYoFest 2025 saved some of its most exhilarating moments for the final day. Cosplay and Creativity Take Center Stage If HoYoFest is a carnival, then cosplayers are its most dazzling performers. Her appearance drew huge crowds and set social media aflutter, underlining how HoYoFest bridges official game content with fan creativity. HoYoFest’s stage gave these fans-turned-performers a moment to shine, and they embodied the creativity and passion that define the HoYoverse community. Merchandise Madness and Booth Attractions Fans line up at the Genshin Impact booth inside HoYoFest 2025 Manila, eagerly interacting with displays and collecting exclusive merchandise. Visible in their hands are HoYoFest shopping bags, a common sight as attendees snapped up souvenirs and freebies to “bring a piece of the virtual world home”. Read more in our articles including "HoYo FEST Brings HoYoverse Worlds to Manila This July" and "HoYoFest 2025 in Manila: A Rain-Soaked Revelry of Fandom and Fantasy".