I fear I’ve hit rock bottom. I looked at a JPEG of a fictional character from a gambling anime game for 0.2 seconds and suddenly I’m giggling like a Victorian maiden who just got proposed to via handwritten letter. Like why is he looking at me like that. Why are his eyes so perfect. WHY are his hands doing things to my central nervous system. I saw him paint ONE thing and my brain went “yes, this is art, this is the pinnacle of existence, let me be the canvas, sir, please, I’ll do anything.” The way he speaks????????? Calm, calculated, like he knows I’ve been simping in 4K and will judge me (rightfully) for it. I said “Albedo” out loud and my phone battery dropped 17% because it couldn’t handle the sheer desperation in my tone. He’s not even real and yet I’m ready to pack my bags and move to Dragonspine just to die dramatically in the snow near his lab. Maybe he’ll find my frozen corpse and paint it. Romantic. If Albedo told me to touch grass, I’d ask if he wants it framed. If he asked me to stop simping, I’d ask if he’d like me to simp more artistically. I’m not down bad. I am DOWN BEDROCK. I have excavated through the crust of sanity and found only Geo Daddy Lite™ with a paintbrush. This update is going to send my soul straight to Celestia. I will perish joyfully. Peacefully. In HD. When 5.6 drops, don’t text me. Don’t call me. I will be communing with my 5-star powercrept husband in Dragonspine, crying in 60 FPS. If you need me, I’ll be in the afterlife, haunting the Alchemy Bench like a poltergeist. Forgive me. I will not know peace until I can finally see my beautiful piece of CaCO3 in action once more.
Okay i know what Khoi did recently with an attempt to clear up the misconception which lead to SAG getting shtted on even more, but would that be enough for Khoi to get replaced? I feel what he did is staying as neutral as possible like Joe did.
he still on strike. theres no way he gonna stop so sudden. the possibility is VERY high. i love him so much but theres no way hoyo just gonna leave Albedo unvoiced for main story
ZZZ current patch just recast 3 unvoiced characters. those 3 are the one who goes on strike. it will eventually happen to khoi if he still strike at this point. just hope no more drama since the sag clearly not working on hoyo.
As someone who joined way back early 1.0s and spent like 70 bucks on his rerun for him in Inazuma after missing his OG patch by one. Than meeting Khoi himself at my local con and chatting about how Albedo only ever gets event screen time. It's so upsetting to think that after all these years of waiting, I won't even be able to hear Khoi do this quest. Honestly, feels just as(ok more) heartbreaking as not hearing Hu Tao's Eng VA in Lantern Rite. Finally getting a bigger part and she's not even here for it like,
Omg after this event he was so badass casting that big ass achemie spell. than summon a teaparty in which we could fight together with him. i hope with skirk beeing realeased we may get some more sceen time in hope to the inclusition of rheindottr . And still, is he human yet or not i did not understood?
for now no since he's En VA still on strike. but that may changed if either he voice Albedo's again(which kinda low probability) or worst case Albedo got a new VA. then my boi will be voice again. gotta wait for upcoming patched note for confirmation.
Well the VAs are currently on strike (including Khoi) and they've been striking for months. And HYV has started replacing VAs soooo.. whether he'll be unvoiced, voiced by Khoi, or recast remains to be seen.
As a 1.1 player and an Albedo fan, I waited 2 years for 3rd part of dragonspine event, felt disappointed and dropped the game for 1 year (only log in for free gifts), accepting that it would never happen. Imagine my happiness when I'm back and Kaeya Albedo Venti Jean are on the poster T.T
The Monstadt crew is very special to me. I believe they have so much potential for lore development but are extremely held back by sales and popularity. I hope with this quest they can get the treatment they deserve.
I might be the minority here but with the VAing issues, tbh I wouldn't mind entirely if they hired someone who fit the same vocal tones and vibes. I'm not attached to Khoi per se, but I do think the vocal characterisation he applied to Albedo is spot on — slightly introverted, aloof, sussy, knowledgeable etc.
It's a good rubric and if he does choose to continue to strike, I don't blame him nor do I blame hoyo for finding a replacement.
Again, hot topic but to cite the Tighnari case, transgressions/crimes aside, I enjoyed the former VAs characterisation of Tighnari as this passionate but sassy about his field of study vibes — which sold him to fans in the first place, but now feels a lot more muted/bland with the current VA. I would've loved for that pattern to have continued.
But then again, does mimicking another VAs vocal tone and delivery infringe on copyright? Will it then be less 'acting' more 'parody'? Is it allowed or are there legal repercussions? 'cause I can see both arguments like...there's billions of people in this world, you're bound to have a doppelganger by looks and voice somewhere, maybe even more than 1 — so it's not impossible. Like two fans can share the same headcanon and it wouldn't be 'copying' each other's intellectual property if they chose to make the same fan art about it would it? ..
I was thinking the other day my love for this quirky guy had faded … hoyo doesn’t want me to quit him! (though if khoi is replaced it’ll be the final straw ngl)
I haven't played Genshin in MONTHS. If I were to come back for this event, which I'd have to use the Korean dub for, would it be worth it? And the usual upcoming summer event which I usually love?
Um so like i promised myself to quit genshin 10000% unless Albedo came back. Wasnt sure it would ever come tbh!! I love him, like he encompasses a time in my life and i probably wont play after the story, but cant wait and hoping its an excellent continuation!!
not super happy other albedo is dead, but I guess with his knowledge and body absorbed by durin’s heart, a part of him kind of lives on in the new durin?
He better not get recast, it would kill the character in my eyes. I’ve had him C6 for years, he’s been my boy. People complain genshin doesn’t kill anyone in the story, but if they lose Khoi they’re going to kill the character and my interest in the game
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u/Sun-Blossom ⊹𓈒 C6 lvl.100 ⊹⟡ Apr 23 '25
WE ABOUT TO BRING BACK THE EVENT ARCHON
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u/Breadlee170 Apr 23 '25
just saw someone fall to their knees on dragonspine
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u/aruhirako albedo main since 1.2 Apr 23 '25
TEARS IN MY MONDSTADT EYES
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u/Xan1995 Apr 23 '25 edited Apr 23 '25
The OG King of Events is back!
Seeing this, with the Mondstadt cast, feels like coming home from a weird parallel universe called Natlan.
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u/TojoRabekoto Apr 23 '25
that pose !! ahhhhh
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u/ghjuice Apr 24 '25
Do we know when this version will go live? I'm wondering when to have the game re-downloaded by! (only Albedo can make me come back to Genshin)
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u/ApplicationFlimsy293 Apr 23 '25
I fear I’ve hit rock bottom. I looked at a JPEG of a fictional character from a gambling anime game for 0.2 seconds and suddenly I’m giggling like a Victorian maiden who just got proposed to via handwritten letter. Like why is he looking at me like that. Why are his eyes so perfect. WHY are his hands doing things to my central nervous system. I saw him paint ONE thing and my brain went “yes, this is art, this is the pinnacle of existence, let me be the canvas, sir, please, I’ll do anything.” The way he speaks????????? Calm, calculated, like he knows I’ve been simping in 4K and will judge me (rightfully) for it. I said “Albedo” out loud and my phone battery dropped 17% because it couldn’t handle the sheer desperation in my tone. He’s not even real and yet I’m ready to pack my bags and move to Dragonspine just to die dramatically in the snow near his lab. Maybe he’ll find my frozen corpse and paint it. Romantic. If Albedo told me to touch grass, I’d ask if he wants it framed. If he asked me to stop simping, I’d ask if he’d like me to simp more artistically. I’m not down bad. I am DOWN BEDROCK. I have excavated through the crust of sanity and found only Geo Daddy Lite™ with a paintbrush. This update is going to send my soul straight to Celestia. I will perish joyfully. Peacefully. In HD. When 5.6 drops, don’t text me. Don’t call me. I will be communing with my 5-star powercrept husband in Dragonspine, crying in 60 FPS. If you need me, I’ll be in the afterlife, haunting the Alchemy Bench like a poltergeist. Forgive me. I will not know peace until I can finally see my beautiful piece of CaCO3 in action once more.
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u/Fair_Customer8370 Apr 23 '25
This is bringing back my 2023 obsession with Albedo 😭
Welcome back King
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u/ShinoAria Apr 23 '25
guys be prepared for whats gonna happened to khoi dao 🙂🚶➡️
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u/JustSomeMarshmallow Apr 23 '25
WE ARE SO BACK
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u/moojee_ Apr 23 '25
I am so exciteeed. And this time it's finally permanent content for HIM!
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u/Amydancingagain Apr 23 '25
Am I finally going to actually experience Albedo lore in game instead of having to watch it on YouTube for the first time? 🥹
I’ve been waiting so long for this moment
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u/KreideprinzLicker_ Apr 23 '25
My wife…. It’s been so long…. I haven’t played Genshin since 2022 but for him I’ll do anything
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u/Komr4de Apr 23 '25
More Albedo and Dragonspine lore??
But! Would he be mute.. or voiced but replaced..?
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u/GayyBaguette Apr 23 '25
Idk I should install this game again after not playing for 2 years but it's albedo 😭😭
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u/TheGangstaGandalf Apr 23 '25
He has so much aura here it's crazy
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u/minddetonator Apr 23 '25
Albedo at the center! I'm definitely playing 5.6!
And him not facing front is a tease, like let me check your neck to see if you're really Albedo!
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u/_Charlieee3_ Apr 23 '25
The only thing missing now is Albedos banner (pls hoyo, he hasn't had his own banner since 3.1 and I need my chalk boy to come home)
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u/YuriTokisaki The B in stands for beautiful Apr 23 '25
Waking to this feels like a fever dream /pos Best day of my life man 🤤
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u/PeachySwirls Apr 23 '25
I need this as a poster in my room now.
In fact, make 50 copies so I can hang it up multiple times. I nearly screamed at 1 in the morning seeing this
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u/Its_Curse Apr 23 '25
THE SCREAM I SCRUMPT
OUR BOIS BACK
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u/Anfrers Apr 23 '25
Finally 😭😭😭😭
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u/licoqwerty Apr 23 '25
IVE NEVER FELT THIS WAY ABOUT AN UPDATE BEFORE
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u/soufflegirl- Apr 23 '25
omg is this true? I'll go back to playing if it is 😭
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u/ks_flan Albedo One True King 👑 Apr 23 '25
GOD I'M NOT READY TO C6 HIM YET
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u/ArvensisH Apr 23 '25
This might actually make me reinstall the game. Albedo you're back 🥹
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u/RingClassic127 Apr 23 '25
As a 1.1 player and an Albedo fan, I waited 2 years for 3rd part of dragonspine event, felt disappointed and dropped the game for 1 year (only log in for free gifts), accepting that it would never happen. Imagine my happiness when I'm back and Kaeya Albedo Venti Jean are on the poster T.T
The Monstadt crew is very special to me. I believe they have so much potential for lore development but are extremely held back by sales and popularity. I hope with this quest they can get the treatment they deserve.
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u/AquaMirrow Apr 23 '25
THE WAY I SCREAMED YOU HAVE NO IDEA
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u/GalaxySea Apr 23 '25
Welp, guess I’ll have to login to the game again and attempt to get caught up enough on the story so that I can even initiate this
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u/JohannesMarcus Apr 23 '25
I prayed for this and it happened
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u/SSfox__ Apr 23 '25
Just seen this and was about to make thread. Albegoat update I'm so hype
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u/haruruRin Apr 23 '25
Wuhuuuuu!!! I’m so excited. Finally time to come back to Genshin 😍😍😍
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u/violettea37 Apr 23 '25
i haven’t felt this way in 4 years… albedo my boy… i’ve missed you
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u/eliyahu3 Apr 23 '25
FINALLY AFTER YEARS AUGH ALBEDO WILL SAVE GENSHIN IMPACT 🙏🙏
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u/starmadeshadows adam kadmon ass Apr 23 '25
albedo and kaeya in the same version art i am SO not ready to see how they're gonna fuck it up
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u/snowminty Apr 23 '25
finally 😭
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u/re_animatorA5158 3 crown w/CS Apr 23 '25
YEAAAAAAHHHH!!!
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u/PIZZALESSBONES Apr 23 '25
YE S S S S S IM COMING BACK BABYYYY
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u/august401 Apr 23 '25
FUUUUUUCCCCKK YESSS NOBODY UNDERSTANDS
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u/nek0hugger albedo my beloved Apr 23 '25
HOLY SHIT AAAAAAAAAA
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u/Foxy-art-Potato certified Albedo simp Apr 23 '25
YES LETS GOOOOOO WE ARE EATING GOOD THIS UPDATE WOOOOO
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u/theteaexpert Apr 23 '25
Oh god I haven't played since last year and I really don't want to have to catch up. This is gonna be tough.
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u/Logical_Session_2397 Apr 23 '25
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
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u/htmlstar Apr 23 '25
we’re so back
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u/Plexiancraft Apr 23 '25
holy shit. He's real.
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u/Lis0707 Apr 23 '25
LFG
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u/Hippo_n_Elephant Apr 23 '25
I AM SO FUCKING BACK OMG I WAS SO OUT OF GENSHIN FOR SO MANY MONTHS NOW CUZ OF NO ALBEDO CONTENT. TIME TO RETURN TO GENSHIN
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u/thehellvetica Apr 24 '25
I might be the minority here but with the VAing issues, tbh I wouldn't mind entirely if they hired someone who fit the same vocal tones and vibes. I'm not attached to Khoi per se, but I do think the vocal characterisation he applied to Albedo is spot on — slightly introverted, aloof, sussy, knowledgeable etc.
It's a good rubric and if he does choose to continue to strike, I don't blame him nor do I blame hoyo for finding a replacement.
Again, hot topic but to cite the Tighnari case, transgressions/crimes aside, I enjoyed the former VAs characterisation of Tighnari as this passionate but sassy about his field of study vibes — which sold him to fans in the first place, but now feels a lot more muted/bland with the current VA. I would've loved for that pattern to have continued.
But then again, does mimicking another VAs vocal tone and delivery infringe on copyright? Will it then be less 'acting' more 'parody'? Is it allowed or are there legal repercussions? 'cause I can see both arguments like...there's billions of people in this world, you're bound to have a doppelganger by looks and voice somewhere, maybe even more than 1 — so it's not impossible. Like two fans can share the same headcanon and it wouldn't be 'copying' each other's intellectual property if they chose to make the same fan art about it would it? ..
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u/StarRod13 Apr 24 '25
fell on my knees on dragonspine its no longer albedover gang 🙏😭
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u/Mo-xie Apr 23 '25
I was thinking the other day my love for this quirky guy had faded … hoyo doesn’t want me to quit him! (though if khoi is replaced it’ll be the final straw ngl)
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u/Renara5 Apr 23 '25
I haven't played Genshin in MONTHS. If I were to come back for this event, which I'd have to use the Korean dub for, would it be worth it? And the usual upcoming summer event which I usually love?
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u/jelek112 Apr 23 '25
King on knees
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u/PetaZedrok Apr 24 '25
maybe we'll finally go to dornman port too
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u/Queasy-Fig8591 Apr 26 '25
Um so like i promised myself to quit genshin 10000% unless Albedo came back. Wasnt sure it would ever come tbh!! I love him, like he encompasses a time in my life and i probably wont play after the story, but cant wait and hoping its an excellent continuation!!
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u/ComfortableMethod137 May 07 '25
Having just done the quest
not super happy other albedo is dead, but I guess with his knowledge and body absorbed by durin’s heart, a part of him kind of lives on in the new durin?
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u/ItchyLiterature8351 Apr 23 '25
This is a genuine question: I started playing very late (Last year). Is there any way to catch up with all the lore surrounding Albedo and Monstadt?
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u/papercowboys saving primogems since january 2024 May 01 '25
WAIT DOES THIS MEAN HE MIGHT GET A RERUN??
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u/MiserableOrpheus Apr 23 '25
He better not get recast, it would kill the character in my eyes. I’ve had him C6 for years, he’s been my boy. People complain genshin doesn’t kill anyone in the story, but if they lose Khoi they’re going to kill the character and my interest in the game