The HoYoverse lawsuit against HomeDGcat, recently made public, continues to generate ripple effects across the broader MiHoYo leaks community. In the days following the legal action, several well known filterers and leak accounts have either cancelled subscriptions or formally announced their departure from the scene, primarily through Telegram statements. The latest developments suggest a significant contraction of the ecosystem that has long supported Genshin Impact leaks, Honkai Star Rail leaks, and other HoYoverse beta disclosures.
One of the most notable exits comes from Hakushin, whose main developer published a farewell announcement confirming the shutdown of the project. In the message, the developer thanked users for supporting Hakushin for over two years but stated that due to personal circumstances, they would no longer be able to update or maintain the platform. The statement expressed hope that the project’s data could inspire similar initiatives in the future, while also confirming that the server and community were scheduled to shut down within hours. Users were advised to back up their data, particularly achievement records, before the closure. This announcement effectively marks Hakushin’s exit from the leak scene.
In parallel, Anon Leaks, also known as Mortis, has reportedly stepped away from active leak distribution. While detailed public statements vary by community repost, the general message confirms retirement from leak related activities tied to HoYoverse titles. Mortis had been regarded as a semi consistent source for beta information, making the departure another visible loss for the network of interconnected leak channels. (They've also deleted all their messages on telegram)
Additionally, Galaxy Leak, often categorized as a reposter or semi leaker, has also withdrawn from active operations. Although not always the original source of information, Galaxy Leak played a role in amplifying and distributing beta findings across Telegram and social platforms. The account’s departure further narrows the channels through which unreleased content traditionally spread.
These exits follow a broader pattern that began intensifying after the lawsuit involving HomeDGcat became widely known. Since then, numerous leak affiliated accounts have either gone silent, deleted content, restricted access, or publicly declared retirement. Many statements reference increasing legal pressure, enforcement risks, and concerns over personal safety or liability.
The current wave of retirements is not limited to Genshin Impact alone. Sources connected to multiple MiHoYo games, including Honkai Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero, have acknowledged the changing landscape. Several administrators have framed their departure as a reassessment of long term sustainability and risk in continuing to handle unauthorized development information.
For years, leak communities functioned as parallel information hubs, offering early insight into characters, banners, beta kits, and unreleased mechanics. However, the legal escalation appears to have accelerated a structural decline. With established names such as Hakushin and other Telegram based filterers exiting within days of each other, the leak ecosystem is entering one of its most uncertain periods to date.
While it remains unclear whether new anonymous sources will eventually fill the gap, the immediate impact is evident. Some of the most reliable and recognizable accounts within the HoYoverse leaks community have formally said goodbye, closing a chapter that shaped how many players consumed pre release information over the past several years.
