Summary
A newGenshin Impactleak about the 5.3 update has revealed that some characters may not be voiced in the English-dubbed version. SomeGenshin Impactcharacters have previously been unvoiced in past updates, likely due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Genshin Impactlets fans choose between Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and English for their preferred gameplay experience. Earlier in October, though, players noticed thatGenshin Impactcharacters lacked English voice linesin 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 thatGenshin ImpactVersion 5.3 might lack a lot of English-dubbed dialogue.
A newpost on theGenshin ImpactLeaks subredditby 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 thatHu Tao is getting a skin inGenshin Impact5.3.
Unvoiced characters in Lantern Rite and Archon Quest
Voiced Characters in Version 5.3
The reason behind the potential lack of English voice lines may lie in theongoing 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 likeHonkai: Star Railhave 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, andGenshin Impactplayers will have to wait until the release of Version 5.3 to see if the English-dubbed version is affected.
Genshin Impactis 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 thatCapitano will eventually join theGenshin Impactroster.
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