Genshin Impact Faces Backlash Over Cultural Appropriation and Whitewashing

Fans and voice actors criticize the portrayal of African and Latin American cultures in the new Natlan region update.

A petition demanding accurate cultural representation in Genshin Impact has garnered over 65,000 signatures.
Voice actors from the game have publicly voiced their concerns about the lack of diversity in character designs.
The controversy centers on characters inspired by African and Latin American deities being depicted with light skin tones.
This is not the first time Genshin Impact has faced accusations of cultural insensitivity.
MiHoYo has yet to respond to the growing backlash from fans and voice actors.