Outrage Unleashed: Honkai Star Rail Devs Under Fire for Alleged Character Bullying

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Honkai: Star Rail fans accuse HoYoverse developers of bullying Yanqing.

Version 1.2 of the game has explored the backgrounds of different characters, one of them being Yanqing, who follows the Path of The Hunt.

As fans discuss Yanqing's treatment, there is a possibility for his character to progress even more in upcoming updates. This is particularly exciting due to the leaked character Jingliu, who will make an appearance in Version 1.4.

Fans of Honkai: Star Rail have accused developers of the HoYoverse of bullying Yanqing. The game boasts a captivating ensemble of characters, each with intriguing backstories that resonate with players.

At present, Honkai: Star Rail is in Version 1.2, where Blade and Kafka take center stage as the five-star banner characters and the Xianzhou Luofu storyline progresses. Thus far, the game has delved into the stories of various characters, such as Imbibitor Lunae and Blade, revealing their complex pasts. Yanqing, a five-star Ice character following the Path of The Hunt, also receives more screen time, allowing players to learn more about her.

Yanqing, the youngest lieutenant of the Cloud Knights in the Xianzhou Alliance, is frequently depicted defending the Luofu against adversaries like Jingliu. In the Trailblazer Mission version 1.2, players would confront him as one of the new bosses while controlling Imbibitor Lunae. Later, in Kafka's Companion Mission, Yanqing appears again to apprehend the Stellaron Hunter. Despite the popularity of Honkai: Star Rail's latest update, some players believe that HoYoverse is mistreating Yanqing. A Reddit post by user Art-Leading featured a meme accusing the developers of making him a "punching bag" since he only appears as an antagonist in the game. They also claimed that his appearance in the Kafka Companion Mission was "unnecessary" as it failed to provide any character development. Numerous fans of Honkai: Star Rail shared this sentiment in the comments section, with one individual stating that the fight against Yanqing during the Kafka Companion Mission felt random and solely intended to see him get beaten up. They argued that Yanqing's initial encounters, where he battled against Jingliu and Imbibitor Lunae and Blade, were fair as he defended the Xianzhou Luofu. On the other hand, some individuals defended HoYoverse's storyline choices, suggesting that Yanqing's beatings were a result of his lack of experience as a swordsman.

While both sides of the argument present valid points about Yanqing's situation, it's worth noting that the story of Honkai: Star Rail is far from complete. There is potential for Yanqing to have a greater role in future updates, particularly with the rumored introduction of leaked character Jingliu in Version 1.4. Their paths are likely to intersect again, providing an opportunity for them to confront each other and potentially pave the way for Yanqing's victory. Considering Yanqing's youth and room for growth, it will be intriguing to witness his development in the coming times.

Honkai: Star Rail is currently available for Android, iOS, and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version set to be released in Q4 2023.