MiHoYo Archives

AppWizard

December 24, 2025

Uh-oh, I think I’m finally all gacha’d out

The author has been involved in gacha games and RNG mechanics for over a decade, starting with mobile games like Love Live! School Idol Festival. They transitioned to various titles, including Genshin Impact, which launched in 2020 and expanded the gacha genre's audience. The author notes the overwhelming number of games from HoYoverse, such as Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero, and expresses concern about the sustainability of the market due to the rapid release of new titles and the fear of missing out. They highlight the transient nature of live service games, with many shutting down within a year, leading to doubts about investing time and money in them. Despite these concerns, the author still feels a desire for the excitement of gacha games and their character-driven narratives, suggesting that a reduction in the number of available titles could enhance the gaming experience.

BetaBeacon

October 25, 2025

Genshin Impact stuck on “compiling shaders” screen for some Android users

miHoYo has officially stopped supporting PowerVR GPUs, particularly on some Dimensity 7000 series SoCs, causing Android players with affected devices to be unable to access Genshin Impact after the Luna II update.

AppWizard

October 11, 2025

User-created games are coming to Genshin Impact in a new mode that couldn’t be more Roblox if it tried

MiHoYo has announced a new user-created content mode for Genshin Impact called Miliastra Wonderland, set to launch with update 6.1 on October 22. This mode allows players to customize their avatars and create unique outfits and accessories through in-game crafting and battle pass rewards. Concerns have been raised about child safety and privacy regarding user-generated content, but MiHoYo has not addressed potential parental controls or privacy settings. The development of Miliastra Wonderland has involved significant time and resources from the team.

BetaBeacon

March 14, 2025

Genshin Impact on Android finally adds controller support — 4 years after iOS

Android phones will soon support Bluetooth controllers for Genshin Impact after the release of Version 5.5 later this month. The supported models include PS5's DualSense Controller and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, but controllers requiring a USB-C connection may not be officially supported.

AppWizard

December 19, 2024

‘Gooner 9/11’ averted as Zenless Zone Zero’s butt-obfuscation technology is rolled back in the face of horny outrage

A recent update to Zenless Zone Zero led to player backlash after patch 1.4 introduced a change that caused characters to appear faded from certain angles, which players referred to as a "butt filter." This change sparked frustration within the community, with users expressing concerns over perceived censorship and speculating about external pressures, including potential influence from the Chinese government. In response to the outcry, developer MiHoYo announced a hotfix less than 24 hours later, addressing the fading effect and restoring characters' appearances to normal. The community celebrated the reversal, although the motivations behind the initial change remain unclear.

AppWizard

October 24, 2024

Will these PC games ever come to Steam? We predict the chances of WoW, Minecraft, and more

World of Warcraft, originally released in November 2004, has a 30% chance of releasing on Steam due to its complex subscription model and integration with Blizzard's Battle.net. The Ultima series, first released in 1981, has a 60% chance of appearing on Steam as EA is reintroducing classic titles on the platform. MiHoYo's games Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, released in September 2020, April 2023, and July 2024 respectively, have a 40% chance of releasing on Steam, depending on MiHoYo's revenue strategy. Fortnite, released in July 2017, has a 2% chance of coming to Steam as Epic Games seeks to retain full control over its revenue. Riot Games' titles, including League of Legends and Valorant, released between October 2009 and June 2020, have a 15% chance of being on Steam due to their profitable ecosystems. Minecraft, launched in November 2011, has a 50% chance of releasing on Steam, though integrating its Java and Bedrock editions poses challenges. Star Citizen, which began its first playable module in August 2013, has a 15% chance of coming to Steam due to its unique monetization strategy and ongoing development issues.

BetaBeacon

September 6, 2024

Exploring Popular Android Games: From the Old casino favourite hits to the brand-new popular hits

Casual games are short and fun, perfect for playing during breaks or while traveling. Candy Crush Saga and Subway Surfers are popular casual games. Strategy games like Clash of Clans and Plants vs. Zombies 2 require tactical thinking. Casino games like Slotomania and Texas Hold'em Poker offer a mix of luck and strategy. RPGs like Genshin Impact and The Elder Scrolls: Blades allow players to immerse themselves in fantasy worlds. Innovative games like Among Us and Call of Duty: Mobile offer new and unique gaming experiences.

AppWizard

August 13, 2024

The best Qingyi build in Zenless Zone Zero

The Qingyi build in Zenless Zone Zero focuses on enhancing her ability to stun enemies, supporting her team in combat. She is an electric stunner who can replace Lycaon in certain team compositions. Qingyi's basic attack builds the Flash Connect resource, allowing her to unleash an enhanced attack that applies a stun damage multiplier. Her EX special attack inflicts damage and daze. The recommended W-Engine for her is the Ice-Jade Teapot, which increases her impact and buffs squad damage. Drive Discs like Shockstar Disco and Swing Jazz enhance her impact and energy regeneration. Base stats for Drive Discs include anomaly proficiency or crit rate, electric damage or energy regen, and impact. To promote Qingyi, players need Stun Certification Seals and Investigator Logs, obtained through the Combat Simulation activity. Raising Inter-Knot reputation is necessary for unlocking higher character levels.

BetaBeacon

August 8, 2024

Zenless Zone Zero lags behind previous miHoYo games despite making $100 million on mobile in its first month | Game World Observer

miHoYo's latest game, Zenless Zone Zero, has generated .8 million in revenue within its first month since its global launch. The bulk of the revenue comes from players in China, with the rest of the world contributing million. Despite falling slightly behind miHoYo's previous hits in terms of first-month revenue, Zenless Zone Zero still maintains a respectable cumulative revenue per download of .94. Japan leads in revenue per download, and the game continues to attract players globally.

AppWizard

August 3, 2024

All Zenless Zone Zero codes from the 1.1 livestream

The Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 update introduces three new characters: Qingyi, Jane Doe, and Seth Lowell. Qingyi is a member of New Eridu Public Security and appears in chapter three, while details about Seth Lowell and Jane Doe remain unclear. The update also includes livestream codes for players to redeem rewards by visiting the ZZZ code redemption site, logging into their game account, selecting their server region, entering the code, and retrieving rewards from their in-game mailbox.