Genshin Impact players have been patiently awaiting updates on the English voice actor strike, a situation that has left many recent updates notably silent. However, an exciting new development hints that voices might soon return in patch 5.6 or potentially early 5.7, bringing relief to the English-listening community.
Erika Harlacher-Stone, the beloved voice behind Venti, recently sparked discussion among fans by implying in a social media exchange that Venti might “miraculously find his voice” in Version 5.6.
This hint from Erika strong suggests that some voices may be returning to Genshin Impact soon. Or at the very least, progressing in a way that allows for some recording sessions.
While the community is buzzing with excitement for their favourite voices to return, it’s important to temper expectations slightly. The wording on the comment does indicate the voice lines may not be present immediately upon patch release. Which could mean they are arriving later within the update cycle, or possibly pushed to the subsequent version, 5.7.
Players might want to consider delaying playing critical Archon quests or story content at the start of patch 5.6 if they’re particularly invested in the English performances. Or at the very least, waiting until we have further information such as the amount of lines that could be voiced later on in the future.
The voice actor strike has significantly impacted player experience in Genshin Impact over the past year or so, leaving great events silent. Huge events such as a Lantern Rite focused on Hu Tao and even Nahida’s Birthday, which had next to no voices from the Sumeru crew has had a significant impact on the overall feel of those great stories.
Given how impactful English voices have been on the community’s enjoyment, many players are excitedly speculating about which other fan-favorite voices might be returning. Archon quests in particular rely heavily on character-driven storytelling, making a return of English VA an eagerly awaited event.
The full extent of the returning cast or specifics about timing remain unclear, but this hopeful update is certainly promising. Players will be keenly watching for official statements from HoYoverse regarding the return of English voice actors.