Genshin Impact is once again in the spotlight, but this time it’s not about a new update or character release. Instead, the attention comes from a recent official post that featured an image of Navia. Fans noticed something strange when they zoomed in—Navia appeared to have six fingers.
The post quickly went viral. Within 30 minutes, the developers fixed the image and issued an apology. They admitted it was a mistake and didn’t try to cover it up. Still, this sparked rumors that the artwork might have been generated using AI.
Social media was filled with comments mocking HoYoverse, saying things like, “How can a billion-dollar company not afford a real artist?” Some even claimed this was clear evidence that AI was being used to create official character art.
However, the truth is still unclear. Genshin Impact is a massive game with thousands of employees. It doesn’t really make sense for them to use AI for such high-profile content that’s seen by millions. Most likely, it was just a small mistake made by an artist—something that can happen to anyone, and especially since they are currently in battling with VA because of AI.
Even so, this situation has opened up a larger discussion about the use of AI in creative industries and how closely fans pay attention to even the smallest details in official game content. Whether it was an AI-generated image or just human error, it’s clear that the community is watching carefully.