For April Fools’ Day, HoYoVerse released images and shorts of Genshin Impact characters as cats. The cat forms of Diluc, Keqing, Shinobu, and Wanderer all have their own splash art, complete with quotes. Of course, since they’re cats, the only thing they can say is “Meow.”
Here are all four of the Genshin Impact characters as cats.
"…Meow. Meow meow meow."
– A cat who is quiet by day, but active by night.Watch the Video Version Here >>>https://t.co/q3Qsfd1QW0#GenshinImpactMeow #GenshinImpact #HoYoverse pic.twitter.com/DryzuWrMZ1
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) April 1, 2023
"Meow meow meow, meow meow, meow meow!"
– A serious cat that patrols the streets.Watch the Video Version Here >>>https://t.co/otRGFBBnAI#GenshinImpactMeow #GenshinImpact #HoYoverse pic.twitter.com/86u2mOyheY
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) April 1, 2023
"Meow, meow."
– A skillful, vigorous cat with an otherwise low-key temperament.Watch the Video Version Here >>>https://t.co/otRGFBBnAI#GenshinImpactMeow #HoYoverse #GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/xPcjSzByk9
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) April 1, 2023
"Meow? Meow."
– A solitary cat that keeps to itself and mostly ignores people.Watch the Video Version Here >>>https://t.co/wquIh2f6vL#GenshinImpactMeow #GenshinImpact #HoYoverse pic.twitter.com/SrwcSS82wf
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) April 1, 2023
Each of the cats still retain key elements of their design. Keqing still has her hair accessory and she’s standing near a fried shrimp ball, which is her favorite food. Wanderer’s hat is impossible to mistake too. There are animated versions of the splash arts as well, with them appearing in Live 2D. You can view the April Fools’ Day videos from the Genshin Impact YouTube channel or its TikTok account.
There is a “gift” from the cats as well.
"Eh! What's this!? Let Paimon see… There's Shimi Chazuke, 'Once Upon a Time in Mondstadt,' Omurice Waltz, and Survival Grilled Fish. Is this a gift from the cats!? There's also a portion for you!"
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— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) April 1, 2023
This is also not the first time that HoYoVerse has turned the Genshin Impact characters into animals. For HoYoFair 2022, Grinch Studio submitted a video to the Genshin Impact 2nd Anniversary Special Livestream. All of the non-Archon characters, excluding the Traveler, appeared as various animals such as foxes, rabbits, and (of course) cats.
The next version of Genshin Impact is Version 3.6, and it’s going to go live on April 12, 2023. Its flagship event’s story will revolve around the Akademiya, and its Archon Quest will explore more about Khaenri’ah and Sumeru’s history. Version 3.6 will be the playable debuts of Baizhu and Kaveh as well.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
