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HoYoverse

HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo) is a video game development company based in China. Primarily inspired by anime, Hoyoverse specializes in creating free-to-play games with ongoing stories often set in the same or similar universe as some games under their company umbrella. The company is most known for games like Honkai Impact 3rd, Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact, and Zenless Zone Zero.

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Date Founded
February 13, 2012
CEO
Cai Haoyu
Subsidiaries
Shanghai miHoYo Yingtie Technology, Shanghai miHoYo Tianming Technology
Services
HoYoLab

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Seven silhouettes of Genshin Impact characters.
Genshin Impact Anime Takes One Step Closer Thanks To a Gorgeous New Short: Watch Now

The "Memories of This Life" Animated Short from Genshin Impact reveals the Fatui Harbingers in action.

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Chasca and Ororon in Genshin Impact version 5.2.
Genshin Impact 5.2 Release Date, New Characters, Events, Banners, & Story Updates

Genshin Impact’s latest livestream shared details about version 5.2, coming out later this month. Here’s what to know about the update.

Paimon from Genshin Impact, with a forest in the background.
Genshin Impact Creators May Be Working On A New HoYo Game With A Completely Different Style

Although the developer of Genshin Impact already have several successes under its belt, HoYoverse's next game might have a completely different style.

Zenless Zone Zero Characters Confirmed
Every Zenless Zone Zero Character Confirmed So Far

Zenless Zone Zero is an action RPG from HoYoverse, and multiple playable characters have already been confirmed and named for the game.

Honkai Star Rail's Trailblazer character holds his energy bat in combat.
Michael Lin & Fish Ling Interview: HoYoverse's Honkai Star Rail

Two of the developers behind the HoYoverse game Honkai: Star Rail discuss the process behind creating the turn-based space fantasy title.

Genshin Impact's Tighnari in an animated pose with a bird on his shoulder.
Genshin Impact Recasting Tighnari After HoYoverse Fires Original Actor

Genshin Impact has confirmed it's in the process of recasting Tighnari's voice actor after the original actor was fired over abuse allegations.

Honkai Star Rail's main splash art, showing many of the game's playable characters, with the Trailblazer twins posing in the middle.
All Honkai: Star Rail Playable Characters Confirmed (So Far)

Honkai: Star Rail has confirmed 27 playable characters before the game’s release. Here are all of them and their respective Paths and Elements.

Why Genshin Impact's Whitewashing Of Candace Is Problematic - Candace And Kandake Amanirenas of Kush Side By Side
Why Genshin Impact's Whitewashing Of Candace Is Problematic

Genshin Impact faces a new whitewashing controversy after revealing its playable character Candace, who draws inspiration from Nubian queens.

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Zenless Zone Zero Shows Off Gameplay & More Characters

A new gameplay trailer for Zenless Zone Zero, the sci-fi fantasy game from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse, sheds new light on the action RPG.

Honkai Star Rail image of character on rocks under a tree with red leaves.
Honkai Star Rail Developer Interview: Inside HoYoverse's Turn-Based Game

HoYoverse's Honkai Star Rail is in its next closed beta test, and Screen Rant interviews the development team to find out more.

Genshin Impact 2-7 Delay Rumors
Genshin Impact Version 2.7 Delay Rumors Addressed By HoYoverse

Will Genshin Impact Version 2.7 be delayed? Developer HoYoverse issues a statement on the rumors surrounding a potential Genshin Impact update delay.

When & Why Genshin Impact Offers Refunds Playable Characters And Paimon
When (& Why) Genshin Impact Offers Refunds

Genshin Impact players are wondering whether the game ever offers refunds. Refunds appear to be rare and refunding transactions is discouraged.

miHoYo Announces HoYoverse Rebrand
Genshin Impact's miHoYo Rebrands As Disappointing Trend Continues

Genshin Impact developer and publisher miHoYo has announced that it is rebranding itself internationally to reflect its current expansion plans.