HoYoVerse has unveiled a new round of gorgeous desktop and mobile wallpapers for Genshin Impact fans, and the pictures are nothing less than dazzling, to say the least. The wallpapers under the ‘A Nocturne of the Far North’ banner were introduced to the public showcasing the amazing nature scenes that would come to be the soon-to-be-released Natlan region. However, within minutes, the comment section was bustling with a debate from the past which appears to be eternal. Where does Lumine stand in Teyvat?
Hold on a second, for anyone who has just woken up, let me clarify. Now the series of the ‘A Nocturne of the Far North’ desktop and mobile wallpapers for Genshin Impact is available for free. The collection includes the game’s promised fire nation, Natlan, in breathtaking high-resolution images with the male Traveler, Aether, as the central figure. You can download these in phone, tablet, or PC sizes from the official link. Simple as that! You literally got great art for your screens with no charge at all. However, that is not the case for the most vocal part of the community, as it is never that simple.
At the same time, the reactions started coming in fast, and there was just one thing in common: the cause of the Aether vs. Lumine divide. User ‘ari’ posed the question voiced by many others too: ‘Why is it that there is none ever Lumine version?’ Player ‘tsukino_mahou’ didn’t mince his words: ‘Thanks as always for ruining these by putting Aether in all of them.’ Another user, ‘Ryuzaki57’, even dare to say: ‘No Lumi ➡️ no money.’ There is a rift among the players that is as ancient as the game, and those who chose the female protagonist, Lumine, always feel that they are being deprived of the top-notch promo and wallpapers.
The artwork is not only receiving less recognition than it deserves but also, quite the contrary. User ‘Glitchy’ pointed out that ‘The stars in the sky on the wallpaper are absolutely awesome. The artists have really shown the immense night.’ Player ‘Ilman Shazhaev’ called them ‘Stunning Natlan wallpapers… wonderful art that reflects the region’s epic vibe.’ So it is not the case that people hate the wallpapers. They are magnificent. The demand for a Lumine version is only this loud and persistent screech that accompanies every single time.
As per usual, the comments are a roller coaster ride past the Aether-Lumine conflict hunt. Someone’s phone battery is surely already crying, as ‘luckycharms’ jokingly says, ‘My phone battery watching me download all these. 💀.’ Then there are the requests that are, um, impressive. ‘Random’ a player, thought this would be the perfect time to ask for a Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover so he could play as ‘Golden Freddy in genshin and his element Pyro.’ A fellow user countered, ‘👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 We don’t need horror games.’ Honestly, mood.
Among it all, a random promotion of a crypto prediction market app also appeared which just shows how crazy social media users can be. A user ‘Faye’ totally switched topics and told HoYoVerse she’s got a ‘chibi male models’ request, saying, ‘I think it’s about time I get a chibi son!’ So the conversation is all over the place, just like it usually is.
Still, the main issue persists. Players who chose Lumine have been feeling like second-class citizens in terms of official media for many years now. The wallpapers are a constant reminder. Comments such as ‘WE WANT LUMINE VERSION, NOT FAGTHER’ and ‘say your truth twin’ suggest that this is not a slight preference; it is a genuine point of annoyance for a part of the fanbase. Others reacted with one user saying, ‘Yes no Uglyumine’ and another telling a critic, ‘Nobody asks.’ The community is, as they say, split.
What is the moral of the story? HoYoVerse has truly gifted Genshin Impact players with very mesmerizing free art that unveils the mysteries and fiery landscapes of Natlan. The ‘A Nocturne of the Far North’ series is a visual treat as well as a hype generator for the future. However, the announcement also acts like a lightning rod, re-igniting the never-ending debate regarding representation for the female Traveler option. It’s a cycle: great art drops, one section of the player community rejoices, another section asks—sometimes even demands—for equal treatment. It has become a part of the Genshin social media experience along with the game updates, just like the developers’ vision. Whether the developers ever want to make parallel Lumine-themed wallpapers as a response to this is unknown, but the discussion often extends to other platforms like PlayStation and Xbox communities.
