A recent statement fromGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Raildeveloper HoYoverse has revealed that the developer is looking to crack down on the game’s excessive leaks. Since the launch of the studio’s flagship RPG in late 2020, the game has grown into an international phenomenon and one of the most popular free-to-play titles in gaming. HoYoverse’s beloved franchises would see massive success that even rivals that ofgaming juggernauts like Sony. However, along with the game’s popularity, leaks from in-development content have run rampant among the fanbase.The overwhelming popularity ofGenshin Impactwould lead to the foundation of a massive and constantly growing community of leakers sharing early information. WhileGenshin Impacthas typically seen characters teased and hinted at multiple patches in advance, recent years have come with even larger batches of internal data leaked. 2023 has already brought a massive leak revealing much of the studio’s plans forGenshin Impact’s upcoming Fontaine region. Now, HoYoverse is looking to retaliate against leakers sharing confidential information, as well as cracking down on third-party software.RELATED:Genshin Impact Leak Shows 10 New Fontaine CharactersAn official statement from HoYoverse has revealed the developer’s intent to crack down on leaks sharing private information from its multiple games. The statement suggests the developer is prepared to take legal action against users revealing “undisclosed information” from the company, reinforcing its “zero tolerance” policy towards leaks. The developer also suggests it is taking increased action against users operating private servers for the game, as well as those creatingin-game cheats forGenshin Impact. HoYoverse concluded with its intent to continue cracking down on the “gray areas of the industry,” with regard to leaks.
The newest anti-leaking initiative from HoYoverse would not be the first time theGenshin Impactdev has found itself embroiled in legal battles with leakers. The studio’s legal team wouldissue a subpoena to Twitterearlier this year, requesting that the social media disclose identifying information for multipleGenshin Impactleakers. The subpoena would not be the first of its kinds as HoYoverse had previously pursued legal action against prominentGenshin Impactleaker Ubatcha and the “Wangsheng Funeral Parlor” Discord server. The server had become a popular hub for leakers sharing in-development information aboutGenshin Impact.
HoYoverse’s increased efforts to curb the flood of leaks comes as new information about its several games has ramped up throughout recent months.Honkai: Star Rail’s launch has seen the emergence of a similarly robust community of leakers toGenshin Impact, with many of the game’s upcoming characters being revealed early. Leaks have even begun to hint at other projects from the developer, recently revealingHoYoverse is potentially developing anAnimal Crossingcompetitor. While HoYoverse looks to shut down leaks, theGenshin Impactleaker community has time and time again proven to be a thorn in the developer’s side.
Genshin Impactis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
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