MiHoYo is actively expanding beyond its core gacha action RPGs, with job listings for a UE5 realistic shooter and a life MMO, a desktop companion app on Steam, and continued character IP crossover into automotive culture events.
MiHoYo has signaled a significant expansion of its portfolio beyond the gacha-driven action RPGs that built its reputation. In late May 2026, the company posted multiple research and development job listings for projects in genres it has not previously pursued: a military sci-fi hardcore shooter built on Unreal Engine 5, and a life simulation MMO focused on social and sandbox elements. The listings explicitly require expertise in PvP shooters, AI NPCs, and ultra-realistic rendering, and all are for R&D roles that do not guarantee a commercial release. The company continues to recruit for previously announced titles Honkai: Nexus Anima, Petit Planet, and Varsapura.
In June 2026, MiHoYo published a Steam store page for 'BSide: Olivia Lin', a free desktop companion app described as 'chill software.' The app centers on a computer-generated character named Lin Li (Olivia Lin), a Shanghai university student, and uses AI text generation for letter replies and MIDI-driven video creation for music performances. Early access is planned through the end of 2026. The store page is currently inaccessible from Japan and does not support Japanese display.
MiHoYo's character IP continues to appear in automotive culture crossover events. At the ARCChampionship itasha gathering held at Okuibuki Motor Park in Shiga Prefecture on May 24, 2026, notable vehicles included a Nissan Skyline customized to Kafka from Honkai: Star Rail and a Honda Monkey customized to Arlecchino from Genshin Impact. Separately, the anime-style racing game Project GT, which surpassed its Kickstarter goal, includes former MiHoYo staff among its development team, though the project is not a MiHoYo title.
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The itasha event ARCChampionship was held at Okuibuki Motor Park in Shiga Prefecture on May 24, 2026. Notable vehicles included a Nissan Skyline customized to Kafka from Honkai: Star Rail and a Honda Monkey customized to Arlecchino from Genshin Impact. The event featured cars and bikes decorated with characters from miHoYo titles.
MiHoYo has published the Steam store page for 'BSide: Olivia Lin', a free desktop application described as a 'chill software' that centers on interacting with a realistic computer-generated character named Lin Li (Olivia Lin). Lin is a Shanghai university student majoring in piano and minoring in psychology, conducting personal research on the theme of 'music and memory'. Users can listen to her piano performances, upload their own MIDI files to generate music videos, and write letters to her, which she replies to using AI text generation. The app also includes a live wallpaper feature that displays Lin on the desktop and allows starting a performance without launching the full app. The early access period is planned to run until the end of 2026, during which the developer will collect user feedback for improvements. The store page is currently inaccessible from Japan, though it can be viewed via workarounds. The app does not currently support Japanese display.
The anime-style racing game Project GT, featuring Car Girls inspired by real cars and blending ARPG combat with racing, has surpassed its $2,000 Kickstarter goal, raising over $5,100 as of writing. The team includes former members from miHoYo, NetEase, and other studios. Early access is planned for Q2 2027, with a full release on mobile, PC, and console in Q4 2027.
MiHoYo has posted multiple research and development job listings that suggest the company is exploring new genres beyond its established action RPGs. The listings, published on May 28, 2026, include positions for a "UE5 realistic shooter" tagged as "military sci-fi" and "hardcore shooter." One role, a Senior IP Narrative Planner (Military Direction), requires understanding of military themes and the military fan base. Another listing seeks expertise in PvP shooters, AI NPCs, and sandbox survival shooters. The technical requirements mention Unreal Engine 5, ultra-realistic rendering at high frame rates, and technologies like procedural generation, MassAI, and AI Workflow. Separately, a "life MMO" project is described as focusing on social elements, large-scale multiplayer, and sandbox content. All listings are for R&D and do not guarantee a commercial release. The company continues to recruit for previously announced titles Honkai: Nexus Anima, Petit Planet, and Varsapura.