Earlier this summer, Genshin Impact was revealed for Xbox consoles finally, after a long period of exclusivity on PlayStation, PC, and mobile devices. It marked a huge win for the Xbox platform, which as of right now, doesn't really have any "gatcha" games to speak of.
"Gatcha" refers to a sub-genre of action RPGs where part of the progression layer revolves around acquiring or collecting characters. Those characters are usually anime-styled and come with their own plot threads, backstories, and unique gameplay styles. In this subgenre, characters are typically obtained by rolling on character banners, not dissimilar to loot boxes, as part of the collecting hook of the game. Those characters can roll with higher stats too, denoted by the amount of stars they have attached, and players can also roll for weapons and other items as well. The currencies to perform these rolls can be acquired through regular play, but can also be purchased for a premium — which underlines why Genshin Impact remains one of the world's most profitable titles of recent memory.
