LayarHijau – miHoYo, the publisher behind the hit game Genshin Impact, recently released a detailed report on its official WeChat account outlining the company’s efforts to protect its intellectual property throughout 2025.
According to a report cited by 4Gamer, miHoYo’s legal team spent much of the year targeting several types of violations, including the spread of false rumors, leaks of unreleased content, the sale and distribution of cheat software, and the operation of private servers connected to its games, including Honkai: Star Rail.
During 2025, the company received more than 100,000 reports submitted by players regarding these activities. The large number of reports helped the company identify and pursue individuals and groups suspected of infringing on its intellectual property.
In response, miHoYo cooperated with police authorities in 22 criminal investigations while also filing civil lawsuits against 2,388 individuals involved in various violations.
The company also revealed that many offenders eventually acknowledged their actions publicly. A total of 1,240 individuals issued public apologies after being found responsible for infringing on miHoYo’s intellectual property.
Across cases resolved through court rulings and out-of-court settlements, miHoYo recovered more than 37 million yuan in compensation, which is roughly equivalent to about $5.38 million.
One of the more notable cases involved the arrest of three individuals who leaked information about Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail while operating the HomDGCat Wiki website. In a separate case, miHoYo filed a lawsuit against another blogger for approximately $70,000, accusing the individual of repeatedly publishing unreleased information related to the same games.
Police also arrested a man known online as LiuVanXXX for illegally profiting from leaked game information.
Beyond leaks, the company also intensified its crackdown on cheat tools and proxy services, which are considered a major threat to the fairness of online gacha games. According to the report, miHoYo took action against 503 retailers involved in selling such tools.
One of the largest operations targeted an online store called Raindrop Studio. Following a court ruling against the business, the shop was ordered to pay around $380,000 in damages.
miHoYo also worked with local police to dismantle an organized crime group based in Yangzhou. The group had been involved in selling and renting game accounts while also stealing the personal data of around 10 million users. The investigation ultimately led to the arrest of 25 suspects.
Through the report, miHoYo emphasized its determination to continue protecting its intellectual property and maintaining a fair gaming environment for players.
