Genshin Impact's Groundbreaking Web Event Unveils Revolutionary Use of AI!

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HoYoverse, the developer of Genshin Impact, is facing criticism for incorporating AI-generated art into the prizes offered for a web event. This decision has stirred up a considerable amount of controversy within the gaming industry.

Players have been disappointed with the anniversary rewards in the game, and HoYoverse has previously received criticism for issues like underpayment of voice actors. Fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the web event's overall quality, highlighting flaws and changes in the distribution of rewards. This controversy comes during an otherwise thrilling time for Genshin Impact, with the introduction of a new region and highly anticipated character.

Genshin Impact's latest web event has sparked controversy as developer HoYoverse is accused of using AI-animated art as rewards for participants. The use of AI-generated art has been a sensitive issue in the gaming industry, facing backlash from both fans and artists. Previous games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pokemon GO have faced criticism and made changes in response to fan outcry. Now, HoYoverse finds itself at the center of an AI controversy. As one of the world's most popular free-to-play games, Genshin Impact has faced its fair share of controversy. The game's lackluster anniversary rewards have been a major source of disappointment for players, resulting in criticism and backlash. Earlier this year, the developer was also involved in a high-profile scandal regarding alleged improper payment to the game's voice cast. Now, Genshin Impact faces another debacle surrounding AI art.

Glad Tidings from Afar, the latest web event in Genshin Impact, has sparked controversy due to its utilization of AI-generated art. This event centers around the newly released Fontaine soundtrack, where players are tasked with listening to the new songs and sharing them with in-game characters such as Tighnari and Yun Jin. However, devotees have raised concerns regarding certain issues with the animated emotes linked to the event's rewards. These issues encompass errors in Yun Jin's outlines during her animation and the movement of Diona's hairline in one of the emotes. As of now, HoYoverse, the company behind the game, has not released a statement addressing these accusations.

Fans have expressed widespread criticism regarding the overall quality of Genshin Impact's latest web event, pointing out a decline in refinement compared to previous events. Some fans have encountered minor issues, such as improper borders that cause the game's logo to be partially cut out. In addition, the event's distribution of Primogem rewards deviates from the usual account-linked rewards, instead utilizing a code-based system. As a result, the availability of rewards for the event is reportedly limited.

This recent controversy arises during a busy period for the immensely popular RPG, Genshin Impact. The month of August marked the release of the game's fifth major region, Fontaine, introducing a host of new locations to explore as well as fresh combat and exploration mechanics. The upcoming RPG update featuring the Hydro Archon Furina, one of the region's highly anticipated characters, further adds to the excitement. Despite these positive advances, the use of AI art by HoYoverse appears to be a contentious point for Genshin Impact fans.

Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.

Source: Destructoid