The Genshin Impact leaks community has been shaken by a major development as Seele Leaks officially announced it will step away from leaks indefinitely. The statement, shared through their Telegram account on February 11, 2026, confirms that the group and its associated administrators will permanently cease all beta related and unauthorized information sharing concerning HoYoverse titles, including Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero.
The first part of the announcement came as a joint statement from WatchAndyTW and Maykt, who cited increasing risks tied to participating in the leak scene. According to their message, the current state of the leak community and recent actions attributed to HoYoverse enforcement efforts have made it unsafe to continue handling beta materials. The statement explicitly acknowledges that overseas participation is no longer considered secure and confirms their decision to quit leak activities entirely.
In a notable portion of the message, the administrators issued a direct apology to HoYoverse, admitting that over the past three years they engaged in sharing unauthorized development information without fully understanding the consequences. They stated they now recognize the harm such actions may cause to the company, including disruption of internal workflows and interference with official marketing and release schedules. The statement also clarified that it was not forced by HoYoverse in any way.
Shortly after, a second message was published by Chalice_Leak, identified as the creator of Seele Leaks. In this communication, Chalice reflected on the channel’s recent milestone of surpassing 100,000 members, thanking the community for its support while simultaneously announcing a complete withdrawal from all channel operations. The message emphasized that although the original intention was to satisfy player curiosity, the group now acknowledges that leaking beta content undermines planned reveals and diminishes the surprise factor for the broader player base.
Chalice confirmed that, effective immediately, the team will permanently cease all leak related activities tied to HoYoverse products. This includes stepping down from administrative roles and halting the distribution of any future beta data, datamines, or unreleased content. The apology extended directly to HoYoverse, reinforcing the group’s stated intention to fully disengage from the leak ecosystem.
The exit of Seele Leaks, one of the more prominent leak channels in recent cycles, represents a significant shift within the broader HoYoverse leak landscape. Over the past few weeks, increased discussion around legal enforcement, account tracking, and beta contract violations has created a climate of uncertainty among leakers. The public nature of this withdrawal suggests that risk assessment within the leak community has intensified considerably.
Community reaction has been mixed. Some players express disappointment at losing a major source of Genshin Impact beta leaks, while others argue that official content cycles may benefit from fewer early disclosures. Industry observers note that coordinated shutdowns and public apologies may signal a broader crackdown on unauthorized content distribution across HoYoverse titles.
For now, Seele Leaks has confirmed its indefinite departure, marking what could be one of the most impactful exits in recent leak history. Whether other channels will follow remains uncertain, but this development clearly indicates a turning point in the ongoing tension between leak communities and official game publishers.
