Fantastic news for all Genshin Impact players as the game’s official Twitter account has disclosed the details of the ‘Astral Actuation’ Character Event Wish, which is the introduction of the new character ‘Boom Boom Thunderwave’ Ineffa in the game from January 14. The players will also see the increase of the new characters Sethos, Ifa, and Fischl along with the new Heroine as the major ones joining the ranks. So, the fans of powerful new and returning heroes in their rosters will be pleased for sure.
What a surprise, another character banner, right? Genshin Impact has been revealing these banners according to the timeline, but ‘Boom Boom Thunderwave’ Ineffa banner is not only dividing the community as usual but also creating multiple chaotic factions. There is tremendous hype for the new Electro girl, but it is a very long way down the replies. The super excited guys waiting to display their Primogem reserve, the tactical planners facing team comp dilemmas, and then there are the console players. The console players are the ones suffering the most.
Initially, a gamer named ButterBuns is shouting for help “PLEASE FIX THE CONSOLE STORAGE IT IS ALREADY OVER 161GB AND NOW YOU ARE ADDING ANOTHER 67GB ON TOP OF IT PLEASEEE THAT’S 228GB DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.” And honestly, that is a valid concern. The storage requirement has grown enormously. It’s as if they are saying, “Come and try out the new awesome character!” Meanwhile, you will need to delete three other games because of shortage of space. It is getting too real, too hard.
Again, drama will always be a part of such a situation. One user Temjuh!!! vigorously defends: “Don’t pull Ineffa if you respect the OG Genshin players. It’s more than just a character; it’s a symbol of their early commitment and grind. Let them keep their exclusivity.” This brings up the question: could it be that Ineffa is a re-run or maybe something that is going to be very special from way back? The tweet does not clarify but the comment section is already spinning the narrative. It’s fascinating how players are able to set up these social norms around the pulling for characters. For example, getting a unit could be seen as disrespect to the day-one bunch. The gatekeeping is indeed… something else.
And the question is, the never-ending debate: to pull or not to pull? The comments section is a war zone of indecision. A player named kuro is puzzled: “should I get her or Columbina😔 i already have a Flins team but no other lunar teams.” Another player infernoodles is adhering to a self-imposed guideline: “I have Flins on my 2nd account but I have this rule to not have overlapping 5 stars on my 2 accounts, does he need Ineffa more than Bina?” It’s very much like watching people play 4D chess with their wallets and gaming ethics. The meta in the game is not only about elements and artifacts; it is also about account aesthetics and personal gacha laws.
So now you have the hype, pure and unadulterated. The likes of KAZUHAFAN🍁 are 100% into it: “I have her on my second account and now I’ll pull her on my main🙏 love her.” On the other hand, VesperOz is just making everyone more excited: “We just gatta win, guys. Just do it. We’ll get all the characters we want. Let’s go!” The thought that this time, the 50/50 will be won, is the force that keeps the gacha wheels rolling.
The Genshin-Impact thread is not going to miss some… surprising critiques, however. User zandikdottore makes the jaw-dropping statement: “Honestly the ugliest character ever. When do we get Dottore????” It’s a fact that beauty is subjective! Besides, the demand for some unreleased characters is like a non-stop background noise to this community. Everyone is just waiting for their favorite Harbinger or even the likes of.
Moreover, a side-chat argument unrelated to the banner pops up in the midst of all the excitement. Thalaprabha21 (whose original comment seems to have been deleted but obviously created a stir) is getting flamed in the replies. Users are calling it “ragebaiting,” posting clown emojis, and one even wrote, “This game will be dead when Indians start showering,” which is just… yikes. The toxicity within the community can explode in the weirdest ways, even around the most off-topic subjects. What a disaster!
On the other hand, other gamers are reminiscing about their past character pulls, both, disappointments and victories, discussing about weapon choices in this popular action RPG. The community for this PlayStation and Xbox title is always vibrant.
