Early Life and Education
Cai Haoyu was born in Jinan, Shandong, China, in 1987. From a young age, he showed a strong interest in computers and video games, even teaching himself programming. He attended Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he studied computer science and earned both a BSc and MSc. At university, he met Liu Wei and Luo Yuhao, who would later become his co-founders at miHoYo.
Rise to Success
In 2012, Cai Haoyu co-founded miHoYo in Shanghai with Liu Wei and Luo Yuhao. The company's mission was to combine a love for anime, manga, and gaming culture with advanced technology. miHoYo's early projects, such as *FlyMe2theMoon* and *Honkai Impact 3rd*, showcased their commitment to high-quality visuals and immersive storytelling.
Key Business Strategies
Cai Haoyu's vision culminated with the release of *Genshin Impact* in 2020. This open-world action RPG achieved global success due to its beautiful world, rich narrative, and free-to-play model. Cai has since focused on cutting-edge technologies and research to further develop innovative products. miHoYo has also invested in AI, brain-computer interfaces, and other high-tech sectors.
Philanthropy
Information regarding Cai Haoyu's philanthropic activities is not readily available in the search results.
