Genshin Impact Announces Replacement of Tighnari's English Voice Actor

In a recent update, HoYoverse officially addressed the controversy surrounding English voice actor Elliot Gindi, who faced allegations of sexual harassment. The developer confirmed that due to a breach of contract, Gindi will no longer voice the character Tighnari in future versions.

The official statement indicates that the team is currently working with recording studios to select a new actor and re-record lines. Existing in-game voice lines will be gradually replaced, with further announcements to follow.

The community response has been swift. Most players approve of the swift action, noting that it was the right move given the severity of the allegations. Others expressed concern over the logistical burden these incidents place on developers, commenting that it's a headache when voice actors become 'landmines' (a slang term for public figures whose past scandals blow up in public). Meanwhile, some users also used this as an opportunity to raise concerns about other voice actors currently mired in controversy.