Genshin Impact hack fixed, Kaveh no longer destroyer of worlds

destructoid.com:

HoYoverse announced via social media that a malicious hack in Genshin Impacthas been patched. The hack allowed users to join other players in co-op mode and permanently delete any interactable entity in their world.

“The relevant issues have been fixed on August 25,” reads HoYoverse’s statement. “By August 26, our developers had fixed the accounts of the Travelers who encountered this error and contacted Customer Service for assistance. We have also notified Travelers regarding the status of the fix through Customer Service.”

Additionally, HoYoverse says it’s still monitoring reports from impacted users. The Genshin Impact publisher noted some accounts may not have all items restored yet, and asked anyone experiencing issues to contact customer service. Otherwise, it seems things are back to normal, and co-op mode is safe once again.

Resolution Regarding the Recent Plug-In Usage in #GenshinImpact

Dear Travelers,
It has come to our attention that some Travelers have been using plug-ins to tamper with game data and intentionally disrupt the gaming experience of other Travelers: In Co-Op Mode, they were found… pic.twitter.com/aPMaUDehNu

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) August 28, 2023

According to HoYoverse, third-party plugins facilitated targeting these exploits. Kaveh’s world-destroying power wasn’t something unsuspecting players triggered accidentally. The tool allowed bad actors to join worlds via the co-op function and delete crucial parts of Genshin Impact’s world, like chests, teleporters, domain trees, or Katheryne. On Twitter, @_mika69_ chronicled player reports of the hack, with some users noting the item removal seemed permanent. Troubleshooting tactics, like reverifying files or swapping devices, did not