Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo unveils independent PC launcher for its gaming titles

Chinese game developer MiHoYo announced on Thursday that it is preparing a PC launcher for its gaming titles. Players will have the option to download and install the MiHoYo Launcher in the next few weeks, the company said. The PC launcher integrates four of MiHoYo’s games – Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, Honkai: Star Rail, and Lost Ark – enabling players to download and start the games without the use of other platforms. The MiHoYo Launcher presents an opportunity for the firm to re-activate lapsed MiHoYo PC players by directing them to other games, particularly new releases. This new update may also pave the way for potential in-game purchases in the future, such as direct pop-ups through the MiHoYo Launcher, market research firm DataEye suggested. [DataEye, in Chinese]