Genshin Impact devs respond to anniversary backlash: "We've already come up with more celebrations"

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"The opinions and feedback from players and fans are really valuable to us," MiHoYo says

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Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo has confirmed that it's "already come up with more celebrations" in a statement sent to GamesRadar+ addressing the game's recent anniversary backlash. 

"We’ve been paying close attention to various feedback regarding Genshin Impact's first anniversary," the statement reads. "We’ve already come up with more celebrations including the coming Genshin Impact online concert and thank-you gifts to express our gratitude for players’ support all the way along. The opinions and feedback from players and fans are really valuable to us, and we wish all fans will continue the adventure and collect more cherished memories in Teyvat." 

This comes on the heels of a surprise gift sent to all Genshin Impact players via in-game mail. Players have just received the first of four free bundles, with the initial freebie offering 400 Primogems and a free glider skin previously tied to a paid bundle which would have been released soon. This was distributed shortly after the announcement for the update 2.2 reveal stream set for Sunday, October 3, which will air alongside the Genshin Impact 2021 Concert that MiHoYo mentions in its statement. 

Don't let a few days of drama deter you; there's a reason why I've played Genshin Impact every day for a year and will recommend it to anyone who'll listen. 

Austin Wood
Austin Wood
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Austin has been a game journalist for 12 years, having freelanced for the likes of PC Gamer, Eurogamer, IGN, Sports Illustrated, and more while finishing his journalism degree. He's been with GamesRadar+ since 2019. They've yet to realize his position is a cover for his career-spanning Destiny column, and he's kept the ruse going with a lot of news and the occasional feature, all while playing as many roguelikes as possible.