Genshin Impact 5.1 Update Lacks English Voiceovers Due To Strike

Genshin Impact 5.1 Update Lacks English Voiceovers

Genshin Impact’s latest update, “The Rainbow Destined to Burn,” is now available. However, developer HoYoverse has warned players that the update will be missing some English voice-overs.

Reason Behind Missing Voiceovers

According to the patch notes, the missing voice-overs are due to recording arrangements. However, it is believed that the ongoing video game voice actor strike under the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is the likely cause. Although this has not been confirmed, the strike has been ongoing throughout the year.

The SAG-AFTRA union has been involved in several disputes with game developers, including the approval of AI voice acting for video games. Recently, the union accused Formosa Interactive of violating labor laws by trying to subvert the strike.

Update Highlights

The Genshin Impact 5.1 update is now available for players. Some of the key features of the update include:

In other news, HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass on November 20, 2024. This is exciting news for Xbox players who have been waiting for the game to arrive on their platform.

The missing English voice-overs are an unfortunate inconvenience for players. However, the game is still available for play, and the update brings various new features and changes to the game.