After receiving fan backlash due to an update that nerfed Genshin Impact's Yae Miko, miHoYo Games will be rolling back to a previous version.
Just like other major action RPGs, Genshin Impact releases regular updates that either provide buffs or nerfs to their characters. The recent update 2.6 resulted in changes for Yae Miko's targeting mechanic, causing an uproar from fans. He Sesshou Sakura's ability's priority was changed. From targeting random enemies, it now attacks the nearest ones. This nullifies the advantage of her two passive which increases the damage and range. This also means that the number of foes taking the attack's damage will be lesser than in the previous mechanism.
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Fans Filed Legal Complaint Against miHoYo after Update 2.6
Yae Miko made her debut in version 2.5 to much fan excitement. Her kit, however, was not well received by the community, especially her Elemental Skill. She can summon up to three Sesshou Sakura, Electro totems that attack random enemies. While this is confusing to some, fans noted that her advantage is the large range of her attack's coverage. With a C2 update applied, the totems' attack range is increased by 60 percent.
Of course, applying a C2 update would be expensive. Once update 2.6 was applied, the new targeting logic rendered her attacks and the C2 updates useless.
Players were quick to express their anger on social media. They questioned miHoYo for their decision to implement this change, believing that the company was "scamming" them. The Japanese community was among the angriest, filing formal complaints to the government's Consumer Affairs Agency, claiming that the company had defrauded them.
MiHoYo Addresses Fan Backlash and Rolls Back Updates for Yae Miko
The backlash from Yae Miko users was understandable. Since it is a five-star character, fans would have to spend money to unlock all of Yae Miko's passive skills. The good news is that miHoYo has released an update on Wednesday to roll back the changes. It also posted an apology, saying that the company would "endeavor to adjust our testing and verification process in the future to avoid making changes that cause the user experience to suffer in certain scenarios. We will seek only to introduce fixes that optimize parts of the experience while otherwise maintaining the existing experience as-is."
Once the update is applied, Yae Miko's Sesshou Sakura will revert back to targeting random foes once again, along with other targeting changes. 100 Primogems were also provided as compensation. The same was also awarded to all players who reached Adventure Rank 5 or above.
What's New in Update 2.6?
Genshin impact Update 2.6 was released last week, Mar. 30, 2022. The patch unlocked access to new banners, events, and new characters, such as the Hydro Sword-wielding Kamisato Ayato. Ayato's abilities include casting water illusions and creating a realm that deals Hydro AoE damage to enemies. He is the head of the Kamisato Clan.
The update also adds The Chasm explorable for players. The Chasm is where Liyue mines ores and houses a wide underground network where enemies, bosses, and treasures can be found. Exploring The Chasms will lead players to meet Dainsleif and learn more about the Traveler siblings and the lost nation of Khaenri'ah.
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Written by Fred Layno