Genshin Impact Will Recast English Tighnari Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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miHoYo, the developer of the incredibly popular action role-playing video game Genshin Impact, has made a statement regarding the sexual misconduct controversy surrounding one of the English voice actors. The actor in question, Elliot Gindi, who is best known for voicing over Tighnari, recently faced allegations of grooming and sexual harassment via social media platforms, leading to a decision to recast the character.

The allegations gained widespread attention when a former moderator on Gindi's Discord and Twitch channels shared a 19-page document containing chat logs from three accusers. The document outlines various allegations, including emotional abuse, blackmail, and transphobic remarks made by Gindi against individuals over the course of late 2022. Additionally, the accusers claim that Gindi leveraged his popularity in the gaming community to sexually harass fans, including minors.

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These severe allegations caused a widespread response from fans and the gaming community, prompting miHoYo to issue a statement expressing deep remorse for the harm caused to fans, the gaming community, and all those impacted. The company further promised to take necessary measures and to keep everyone updated about the situation. Now, miHoYo has officially confirmed through a tweet from the Genshin Impact Twitter account that Elliot Gindi, will no longer be voicing the character in subsequent versions.

The tweet further states that the company is currently in communication with the voice recording agencies to discuss matters of casting and re-recording. The company has also pledged to gradually replace Tighnari's existing in-game voice lines and will announce these updates in a clear