Yu-Peng Chen

Yu-Peng Chen
Chinese composer renowned for creating the acclaimed soundtrack of Genshin Impact. Graduated from Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Began career scoring films/TV dramas before joining miHoYo (now HoYoverse) in 2019. Pioneered cross-cultural orchestral fusion in video game music. Departed HoYoverse in 2023 to pursue independent projects.
  • Chen's Genshin Impact soundtrack incorporates traditional instruments (e.g., Chinese guzheng, Japanese shakuhachi) with full Western orchestras, requiring collaboration with ensembles like the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • His Liyue region themes became viral sensations, credited with boosting Genshin Impact's global popularity. Tracks like 'Rex Incognito' amassed millions of streams.
  • Unexpectedly left HoYoverse in September 2023 amid creative differences, stating on social media: 'The current music production has diverged from my ideals.'
  • Won Hollywood Music in Media Awards (2020, 2022) for Genshin Impact scores, marking rare Western recognition for Chinese game composers.