miHoYo just started theGenshin Impact Version 2.5Private Beta Test, and a player was reportedly fined for sharing gameplay. Here’s what happened.
As you already know, all players participating in theGenshin ImpactPrivate Beta Test must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. or NDA. miHoYo strictly forbids players from sharing any kind of information from the Beta Test. This includes impressions, screenshots, or gameplay.
Genshin ImpactBeta Tester Reportedly fined for leaking Version 2.5 gameplay
A ChineseGenshin ImpactBeta Tester in Version 2.5 was reportedly banned and fined over $78,000 for leaking gameplay. The story was first shared on Chinese social media and translatedon Reddit by LOF_stayClassy. Lastly,Genshin Impactinfluencer account @SaveYourPrimos shared it on Twitter. SYP also theorized this might be the story behind the new Weekly Boss gameplay leak.
According to the translated messages, theGenshin ImpactBeta player gave a friend a recording of their gameplay. That friend ended up leaking the video to the public.
Genshin ImpactBeta Test leaks explained
Seeing the risk of leaking gameplay and Beta Test content, most of the Beta Test leaks actually aren’t from Beta players who signed an NDA. At least, they’re rarely the primary source. Most of the leaks are first shared by data miners and leakers, who didn’t sign an NDA. And who can access the Beta client or data one way or another.
For instance, veteranGenshin Impactplayers remember how the Version 1.5 Beta client was publicly leaked.
How miHoYo manages to find Beta Test leakers
miHoYo has several ways to catch leakers as well, like tracking number data or inputs. miHoYo records anything any player does in-game. This is no secret. Some of you might remember the Teyvat Times. In the past, miHoYo regularly published data like: “how many Apples were picked up this week”. “How many players drowned”. Etc.
Players have access to their own Spiral Abyss history too. And the archive displays damage numbers. It’s clear miHoYo records this data. As a result, any leak is easily traceable by miHoYo. Especially if the leaks show data like damage numbers.
Long story short, if you ever sign an NDA, do not break it. If you ever enter theGenshin ImpactPrivate Beta Test, do not share anything even with the people you trust the most.
