miHoYo Plans 'Shanghai Akihabara' District Amid Headquarters Expansion
Shanghai-based game developer miHoYo is reportedly planning to construct a dedicated Anime, Comic, and Games (ACG) cultural district, dubbed the 'Shanghai Akihabara,' as part of its new headquarters expansion in the Caohejing district. According to photos shared on Weibo, the one-kilometer-long area will feature 2,000 square meters of ACG-related facilities, including an anime museum, VR experience stores, performance stages, and IP sculptures. This initiative follows miHoYo's recent purchase of a headquarters building for RMB 1.077 billion and plans to renovate adjacent Inventec buildings. The project aims to strengthen the company's connection with fans and bolster Shanghai’s status as a global ACG hub. Concurrently, miHoYo continues to expand its product portfolio, having recently launched Zenless Zone Zero, which generated significant revenue, and securing approval for its next title, ASTAWEAVE HAVEN. With a potential domestic workforce of up to 10,000 employees, this development underscores miHoYo's growing influence in the gaming industry and its commitment to integrating commercial infrastructure with gaming culture.
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miHoYo Plans 'Shanghai Akihabara' District Amid Headquarters Expansion
Shanghai-based game developer miHoYo is reportedly planning to construct a dedicated Anime, Comic, and Games (ACG) cultural district, dubbed the 'Shanghai Akihabara,' as part of its new headquarters expansion in the Caohejing district. According to photos shared on Weibo, the one-kilometer-long area will feature 2,000 square meters of ACG-related facilities, including an anime museum, VR experience stores, performance stages, and IP sculptures. This initiative follows miHoYo's recent purchase of a headquarters building for RMB 1.077 billion and plans to renovate adjacent Inventec buildings. The project aims to strengthen the company's connection with fans and bolster Shanghai’s status as a global ACG hub. Concurrently, miHoYo continues to expand its product portfolio, having recently launched Zenless Zone Zero, which generated significant revenue, and securing approval for its next title, ASTAWEAVE HAVEN. With a potential domestic workforce of up to 10,000 employees, this development underscores miHoYo's growing influence in the gaming industry and its commitment to integrating commercial infrastructure with gaming culture.
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