As you probably know, in the current 2.2 update, all Genshin Impact players get a free 5-star character named Aloy. This is a collaboration between Sony and miHoYo, since Aloy is the main character from the game Horizon Zero Dawn. She has also appeared in other games like Fortnite and Monster Hunter: World.
Since Aloy is a free 5-star character, most Genshin Impact players would normally be excited about her arrival. However, a significant group of players are boycotting her appearance, calling it an “insult” to the game’s story and other 5-star characters.
These players haven’t just complained online, they’ve actually tried to find ways to delete Aloy from the game. In theory, Aloy doesn’t show up in your character roster unless you claim her from the in-game mail. If you don’t accept her, she doesn’t exist in your game.
But in reality, you can’t delete the mail containing Aloy in Genshin Impact. A YouTuber got 1.2 million views with a video showing attempts to remove Aloy from miHoYo’s game, though none were successful. The only way to get rid of her mail is to wait a year for it to disappear automatically. Many players in the comments agreed, wanting to delete Aloy and exchange her for Primogems or other gacha items.
Honestly, this reaction from some Genshin Impact players is pretty extreme, immediately calling Aloy an “insult” to the game’s story. The truth is miHoYo hasn’t added Aloy into any story quests, so she doesn’t affect the game’s plot at all.
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