A petition aimed at addressing alleged cultural appropriation and whitewashing in MiHoYo games, including Genshin Impact, has gained significant traction. The number of signatories is steadily increasing, nearing the required total to prompt the company to take action within Genshin Impact and its other games.
MiHoYo, officially known as Shanghai MiHoYo Network Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese video game development and publishing company founded in 2012. MiHoYo is well-known for creating popular games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. The company has expanded its reach beyond gaming into various forms of media, including animated series, comics, music, novels, and merchandise. MiHoYo is driven by its slogan "Tech Otakus Save the World," reflecting its focus on leveraging technology and a deep passion for anime, comics, and games. However, the company has faced controversy regarding its representation of certain cultures in its video games.
A recent Genshin Impact leak reveals the size and placement of Version 5.0, while also teasing a new exploration feature coming in Natlan.
So far, 60,915 out of a target of 75,000 people have signed the petition, with 16,042 of those signatures collected just today. The petition, hosted on the website Change.org, urges MiHoYo to...
