Summary
- According to a leak, numerous characters in Genshin Impact's 5.3 update will lack English voice lines, including popular figures like Zhongli and Hu Tao.
- The ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike may be behind the lack of English voice lines.
- Players await the 2025 Natlan Archon Quest conclusion, hoping for English voice lines amid potential setbacks.
A new Genshin Impact leak about the 5.3 update has revealed that some characters may not be voiced in the English-dubbed version. Some Genshin Impact characters have previously been unvoiced in past updates, likely due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Genshin Impact lets fans choose between Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and English for their preferred gameplay experience. Earlier in October, though, players noticed that Genshin Impact characters lacked English voice lines in some key scenes of the Version 5.1 Archon Quest and flagship event. Players regretted this drawback given that many were looking forward to the Sumeru event. Despite this, Version 5.2 seemingly did not have any similar setbacks, so players hoped that the final chapter of the Natlan Archon Quest would also launch smoothly. However, a recent leak suggests that Genshin Impact Version 5.3 might lack a lot of English-dubbed dialogue.
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A new post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit by leaker Blackout has revealed that nearly twenty characters might not be voiced in the Version 5.3 English dub. Per the leak, Kinich and Iansan will lack voice lines in the update's Archon Quest. Kinich was also unvoiced in Version 5.1 along with Ajaw. Moreover, the leak reports that multiple Liyue characters won't have voice lines, despite Lantern Rite being the patch's most anticipated event. Fan-favorite Xiangling and new character Lan Yan are expected to be voiced, but prominent names like Hu Tao and Xiao won't. This might disappoint Liyue fans, considering that Hu Tao is getting a skin in Genshin Impact 5.3.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Potential Lack of English Voice Lines in Version 5.3
Unvoiced characters in Lantern Rite and Archon Quest
- Kinich
- Iansan
- Zhongli
- Hu Tao
- Keqing
- Ganyu
- Xingqiu
- Chongyun
- Timaeus
- Yun Jin
- Gaming
- Yelan
- Beidou
- Ningguang
- Xiao
- Qiqi
- Yanfei
- Yaoyao
- Xinyan
Voiced Characters in Version 5.3
- Xiangling
- Lan Yan
- Ying'er
- Baizhu
- Chef Mao
- Ferrylady
The reason behind the potential lack of English voice lines may lie in the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Many voice actors in the industry have been protesting against the use of AI in video game development for months now. Other HoYoverse titles like Honkai: Star Rail have reportedly been affected by the strike as well, with some character trailers being shared only in Japanese. However, leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, and Genshin Impact players will have to wait until the release of Version 5.3 to see if the English-dubbed version is affected.
Genshin Impact is starting 2025 with the long-awaited conclusion of the Natlan Archon Quest. Fans are eager to find out what will happen to the Traveler, Mavuika, and more characters. There are also high expectations about the Fatui's role in the story, and players still hope that Capitano will eventually join the Genshin Impact roster.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
