Riot CEO Admits Being Hooked on Genshin Impact's Nahida, Claims Rioters Are Avid Players

Recently, a shocking report surfaced in the community: the CEO of Riot Games appears to be a Genshin Impact player! According to reports, the CEO publicly mentioned on Reddit that he was searching for a leveling guide for the character 'Nahida', adding, 'Genshin is like crack. There are many of us at Riot playing it.'

The revelation sent the community into a frenzy. Many users joked about this being a humorous twist on international cultural influence, with some humorously calling it a reversal of roles. In the comment section, fans reacted with amusement: some teased that this feels like the start of a sitcom, with jokes about the CEO wanting to fire employees who hit 'pity' pulls without missing, while others marveled at how popular the character 'Nahida' (the Lesser Lord Kusanali) has become globally.

Furthermore, some fans pointed out that in the current climate, a game like Genshin Impact—which focuses on character design and avoids forcing specific Western socio-political agendas (like LGBT or identity politics)—possesses a unique appeal that resonates deeply with players worldwide, which might explain why it's so popular even among Riot's own staff.

Fans went from initial skepticism to realizing he was serious, with some even drawing parallels between the CEO's influence and that of Nasu Kinoko at Type-Moon, debating whether he could 'cut ties' with the game or not. Regardless, this cross-company interaction has provided plenty of entertainment for the gaming community.