Honkai Impact 3rd has a long-standing tradition of integrating popular gameplay mechanics from indie titles into its version-limited events, usually layered with original lore and art. Previously, the studio adapted mechanics from games like 'Dicey Dungeons' or 'Mirror'-style match-three puzzles, which were well-received. Because these events were essentially free content, players rarely accused the developers of plagiarism (known in the community as 'Jian Chao' or 'identifying copycats'), even when the inspirations were clear.
However, during the beta test for version 6.8, miHoYo issued a rare apology regarding the game's new event, which borrowed mechanics from the indie card battler 'Yi Xian Pai'. Clarifications revealed that the apology wasn't for the gameplay style, but for 'numerical plagiarism'—the specific card values were copied verbatim. The community speculated that this move was likely to avoid legal consequences, similar to the high-profile lawsuit between 'SLG' titles where numerical data copying was a key point of contention.
The reaction from the community has been mixed. Some long-time players noted that this public apology is unprecedented, with some even threatening to quit the game (a common community expression of frustration). Others took a more pragmatic view, noting that catching the error during the beta phase was fortunate, as it allowed the team to adjust the values before they caused a larger controversy upon the full launch.
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