Genshin Impact’s Voice Actors Haven’t Been Paid In Months

Even with the overwhelming financial success of Genshin Impact, the open-world freemium gacha RPG, some prominent voice actors that work on the game have made recent claims stating they aren’t getting paid. According to statements, developer HoYoverse is paying poorly, and sometimes not at all.

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Two of the voice actors have made public outcries in which they share their experiences. Corina Boettger, Paimon’s English VA, says she’s owed thousands by the studio, and Brandon Winckler, known for several minor roles, even went as far as to announce he’s quitting.

After a fifth email with no response, This is regarding Genshin Impact. Inexcusable for us as actors to be waiting 4+ months for pay when you make $86 million per month. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon problem- (thread) https://t.co/BPBW3WibG9

— Brandon James VO (@brandonjaytheva) July 13, 2023

Again… been working for MONTHS unpaid on a BIG project for a studio. I am owed THOUSANDS of dollars. I am struggling currently to pay rent because of this. This project has made BILLIONS. This project should be Union.

— Zulu & Lima (Corina 🍉) (@thebirdzulu) July 13, 2023

Boettger complained about the same issue in her own thread but noted that she does not know if it is the fault of the developer or the studio. Given the fact that Genshin Impact is not affiliated with any unions, this issue is allowed to persist.

Still, both actors suggest that a game of this scope deserves to be a union project to ensure artists involved are treated with respect and paid on time.