Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail are set to become animated films, after new government backing was granted to developer MiHoYo. As first spotted by GamerBraves, the move is part of an initiative by Shanghai's local government to transform the Chinese city into a hub for film production and development. The new backing was granted after a visit to and research conducted at MiHoYo's headquarters in the city.
Although we don't know whether this government backing comes in the form of funding or merely an endorsement of MiHoYo's desire to turn their hit games into films, it's still a major step forwards. Government grants and backing are not unusual anywhere in the world, and are typically done in order to encourage the development of new industries that can fuel the local economy and create jobs. ... [MORE]
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