miHoYo Co., Ltd.
- Open roles
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- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 5001-10000
- Offices
- 5
About miHoYo Co., Ltd.
miHoYo is a Shanghai-based video game developer and interactive entertainment company founded in January 2011 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University graduate students Cai Haoyu, Liu Wei, and Luo Yuhao. Its work draws on anime, comics, and games culture, combining character-focused storytelling with stylized animation, original music, and interactive worlds. The business legally incorporated in February 2012.
The studio began with mobile games including FlyMe2theMoon and Zombiegal Kawaii, followed by the side-scrolling shooter Houkai Gakuen 2, also known as Guns Girl Z. Its subsequent development included the 3D action RPG Honkai Impact 3rd and the open-world action RPG Genshin Impact, released in September 2020. Later releases include Honkai: Star Rail in April 2023 and the urban fantasy action game Zenless Zone Zero in July 2024. Its portfolio also includes Tears of Themis.
Games and connected media
miHoYo develops games across mobile, PC, and console platforms, with capabilities spanning open-world design, character-action combat, cel-shaded rendering, and ongoing live-service content. Its development and publishing activities include community management, localization, and continued updates for established games. Free-to-play games and gacha monetization form part of its operating model.
Beyond games, the company develops its intellectual properties through animation, manga, music, and merchandise. Its in-house music studio HOYO-MiX produces original soundtracks, while miHoYo Anime creates animated shorts, narrative cutscenes, and promotional material. The company also develops desktop personalization software through N0va Desktop and supports digital communities through Miyoushe and HoYoLAB.
International operations
In February 2022, miHoYo launched HoYoverse as an international entertainment brand. Singapore-based subsidiary Cognosphere handles international publishing, distribution, and operations outside mainland China, while miHoYo remains the Shanghai-based parent developer. The distinction separates the core development company from its international publishing operator while connecting their games and related entertainment activities.
The company's announced development portfolio includes Honkai: Nexus Anima, the life simulation game Petit Planet, and Varsapura.
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Leadership
- Liu Wei is Board Chairperson, President, and Legal Representative. He assumed the chairperson and legal representative roles in September 2023.
- Cai Haoyu is a director and principal controlling shareholder whose focus includes advanced AI, technology research, and project incubation.
- Luo Yuhao serves as Vice President and director.
Technology and production
The reported technology stack includes the proprietary Misato Engine and customized Unity and Unreal Engine pipelines. Research activities also encompass in-house cloud gaming infrastructure.
The report names Zoe Cai, Gon, Di-Meng Yuan, and Ziyu Che among the composers leading HOYO-MiX. It also describes animation collaborations with ufotable and Studio Q.
Recognition and development support
Honkai: Star Rail received Mobile Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023; the recognition belongs to the game.
The Montreal studio's November 2021 announcement involved Montreal International and Investissement Québec, connecting the development expansion with local investment and economic development organizations.
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Where miHoYo Co., Ltd. is based
- Shanghai, China
Shanghai offices
HeadquartersAbout this office
**Office** Status: active Headquarters Address: No. 519 Cangwu Road, Phase 4 of Guangqi Park, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China Overall operational headquarters, housing core development, engine engineering, animation production, executive leadership, and domestic operations. Shanghai also houses the internal HOYO-MiX and miHoYo Anime teams. --- **Office** Status: active Address: No. 1295 Yishan Road, Shanghai, China Auxiliary studio facilities supporting the Shanghai production footprint. --- **Office** Status: active Address: No. 700 Yishan Road, Shanghai, China Auxiliary studio facilities supporting the Shanghai production footprint. --- **Office** Status: active Address: Room 1104-6, Building 1, No. 100 Qinzhou Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200233, China Registered legal address, distinct from the operational headquarters.
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
miHoYo Montreal
Opened 2021
About this office
North American development studio established in November 2021 for original AAA cross-platform open-world action-adventure and shooter gameplay.
- Beijing, China
Beijing office
About this office
Same-brand domestic R&D and operations branch operated by Beijing miHoYo Xiangluo Baifu Technology Co., Ltd.; recruiting for engineering, live operations, and creative work.
- Shibuya Infoss Tower 19F, 20-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031, JapanTokyo, Japan
Tokyo office
About this office
Same-brand Japanese operating branch, incorporated as 株式会社miHoYo, handling publishing, localization, marketing, live operations, and collaborations.
- K-Square Gangnam 2, Floors 11–12, 374 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Opened 2020
South Korean regional branch handling publishing, customer support, events, and community operations.
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