MiHoYo Job Listings Hint at UE5 Realistic Shooter and Life MMO Projects
The listings mark miHoYo's first public signal of interest in both a military-themed hardcore shooter and a life simulation MMO, genres far from its current portfolio of gacha-driven action games.
Key Facts
- MiHoYo posted job listings on May 28, 2026, for a UE5 realistic shooter tagged as 'military sci-fi' and 'hardcore shooter.'
- The shooter project requires Unreal Engine 5, ultra-realistic rendering at high frame rates, and experience with procedural generation, MassAI, and AI workflow tools.
- A separate listing describes a 'life MMO' project focused on social elements, large-scale multiplayer, and sandbox content.
- Both projects are in the R&D phase and do not guarantee a commercial release, according to the listings.
- MiHoYo continues to recruit for previously announced titles Honkai: Nexus Anima, Petit Planet, and Varsapura.
Reporting from 3 sources: Inside, GameBusiness.jp, Game Spark.
MiHoYo has posted multiple research and development job listings that suggest the company is exploring new genres beyond its established action RPGs. The listings, published on May 28, 2026, include positions for a "UE5 realistic shooter" tagged as "military sci-fi" and "hardcore shooter." One role, a Senior IP Narrative Planner (Military Direction), requires understanding of military themes and the military fan base. Another listing seeks expertise in PvP shooters, AI NPCs, and sandbox survival shooters. The technical requirements mention Unreal Engine 5, ultra-realistic rendering at high frame rates, and technologies like procedural generation, MassAI, and AI Workflow. Separately, a "life MMO" project is described as focusing on social elements, large-scale multiplayer, and sandbox content. All listings are for R&D and do not guarantee a commercial release. The company continues to recruit for previously announced titles Honkai: Nexus Anima, Petit Planet, and Varsapura.
The job postings, first spotted by Game Spark and GameBusiness.jp on May 28, 2026, describe a shooter project built on Unreal Engine 5 that aims for "ultra-realistic and high frame rates." The military sci-fi and hardcore shooter tags, along with a requirement for understanding the military fan base, suggest a tonal and mechanical departure from miHoYo's existing fantasy and sci-fi action titles. The listings also call for experience with procedural generation, MassAI, and AI workflow tools, indicating a focus on large-scale or systemic gameplay.
The life MMO project, described as centered on social elements and sandbox content, would compete with titles like Animal Crossing and Palia. Both projects remain in the R&D phase, and the company has not confirmed any release plans. Meanwhile, miHoYo continues hiring for Honkai: Nexus Anima, Petit Planet, and Varsapura, which were announced earlier.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.