Developer HoYoverse issued a statement regarding the potential of a Genshin Impact Version 2.7 delay following rumors about the update's progress not being as smooth as possible. China is currently in the midst of shutdowns due to COVID-19, with many businesses, including game developers, affected by the measures and having timelines affected as a result of staffing issues and other problems caused by the new developments.
Genshin Impact Version 2.7 is set to debut a new 5-star Hydro character in Yelan, alongside 4-star Electro character Kuki Shinobu. Yelan's character is one that has players excited thanks to her potential viability in popular team compositions like the National Team, while Kuki Shinobu is rumored to be an Electro support and also extends the fun narrative surrounding the Arataki Itto gang.
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Unfortunately, with little in the way of updates and a situation in China, the country the developer is based in, fans have begun to worry about a Genshin Impact Version 2.7 delay rumor, and HoYoverse has responded. In a statement made to Comicbook.com following an inquiry into any potential Genshin Impact update delays, a representative stated that "We've also noticed some discussions among fans and players, and our team has been doing our best working on the game and future updates at this moment."
Naturally, the lack of any definitive answer is the first thing many players will notice — that's not a confirmation or a denial on the potential of a Genshin Impact Version 2.7 delay. With so little to go on, it's tough to say whether the Genshin Impact rumors are true, but some context may be helpful. Generally, Genshin Impact releases Version updates
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