Genshin Impact Voice Actors Admit Strike Isn’t Working

The ongoing strike by English voice actors working on games like Genshin Impact has hit a rough patch. Many involved now admit the effort has caused more harm than good, with public backlash and internal disagreements splitting the community.

After weeks of heated posts on platforms like BlueSky, some voice actors (VAs) involved in the strike have stopped sharing strong opinions online. KaiserNeko or Scott Frerichs, known for his role in Genshin Impact, recently said he’s “done talking about this,” while others, like Corina Boettger (another VA), also went silent. Fans speculate these VAs might be using alternate accounts to avoid direct criticism, but no proof has surfaced yet.

During a SAG-AFTRA union meeting, veteran VA Jennifer Hail (known for Mass Effect and Overwatch) reportedly lost her temper. She later apologized, saying emotions got the best of her but stood by her concerns. Hail emphasized the strike’s ripple effect, hurting not just actors but developers, studios, and families relying on these jobs. She urged both sides to compromise, warning that dragging out the strike risks permanent damage to the industry.

Allegra Clark, the voice of Genshin’s Beidou, openly criticized the strike’s fallout. She mentioned growing mistrust between fans and VAs, damaged friendships, and fears about AI’s role in future projects. Clark admitted she’s “constantly wondering who to trust” and believes the community might never fully recover. Unlike others, she acknowledged fan frustrations, noting many feel lied to after VAs downplayed the strike’s broader goals early on.

Why Fans Are Angry

Initially, fans supported the strike, thinking it focused on fair pay and protecting VAs from AI misuse. But when union demands expanded to non-union projects and some VAs insulted critics, trust eroded. Reddit threads and social media show fans feel manipulated, especially after VAs like Karina dismissed non-actor opinions as “stupid.” Others, like Genshin’s Venti VA, publicly broke from union loyalists, further dividing the community.

With negotiations stalled and public support fading, VAs like Clark and Hail are pushing for a resolution. But the damage might already be done. Fans and workers alike are stuck in the middle, unsure if the strike’s goals are worth the broken trust and financial strain. As the situation evolves, one thing is clear: rebuilding bridges between VAs, studios, and fans will take time—if it’s even possible.