HoYoverse Leadership Shift Sparks Heated Debate: The 'Run' Speculation

Recently, HoYoverse underwent a significant industrial and commercial change: Cai Haoyu stepped down as the legal representative, with Liu Wei taking over. The news immediately ignited heated discussions within the community. A quick reminder to all: the current speculation—especially regarding 'running' (Chinese internet slang for emigrating)—remains unverified, so please view these developments with a grain of salt.

Discussions on platforms like Zhihu have escalated, with the core debate centering on whether Cai’s departure signals an intent to leave the country. Netizens are divided: some argue that the role of a legal representative comes with significant administrative burdens and liability, making the switch a logical business adjustment. Others, citing persistent rumors, suggest this might be part of a larger plan to relocate overseas.

The comment section is filled with conflicting views. Many experienced players pointed out that being a legal representative is often an administrative 'scapegoat' role, and Liu Wei is arguably a more suitable public face for the company. Crucially, Cai Haoyu still retains his 41% stake in the company, with no signs of asset flight. Meanwhile, some users are using this as an opportunity to mock the double standards of fan-base loyalty, questioning how defenders of the company would reconcile their 'cultural output' narrative if the core founder were to actually 'run'.