Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Criminal cases opened against multiple gaming business executives and employees over suspected corruption
On November 8, 2024, NetEase announced that multiple former heads of its gaming business and employees were suspected of fraud and corruption during their employment, had criminal cases opened against them by public security organs and criminal coercive measures taken against them, and that 27 external companies were placed on a non-cooperation list. The announcement did not provide a court conviction or confirmation of the amount involved as rumored online.
2022
Riot Games copyright lawsuit over Hyper Front
Riot Games sued NetEase over alleged copyright infringement, arguing that the mobile shooter Hyper Front copied elements of Valorant. The dispute concerned game design and presentation rather than a financial scandal.