Hit RPG game Genshin Impact will be turning two this year. And Chinese developer miHoYo is set to hold another concert to mark its milestone.
HoYoverse said Genshin Concert 2022- Melodies of an Endless Journey would take place on Oct. 2. The 75-minute virtual event will air on Genshin's YouTube channel. HoYoverse also confirmed partnering with notable artists for the upcoming event. Renowned music producer Shuro Sagisu will serve as its Music Director.
The concert will include HOYO-MiX, the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, and award-winning composer Eímear Noone. HOYO-MiX is the in-house musical production team of HoYoverse.
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For Genshin Concert 2022, fans will be journeying through a reimagined musical landscape. Organizers also revealed that the concert would incorporate authentic renditions and classical symphonies. Furthermore, they decided to introduce a fusion of pop music, rock, and jazz.
"(We're hoping) we can create a refreshing and fun experience for the players," Sagisu said. HOYO-MiX composer and music producer, Yu-Peng Chen, said music played a crucial role in Genshin's meteoric rise. She said continuing their tradition of holding an anniversary concert is only fitting.
"In the past year... we've strived to enrich the Genshin Impact music with inspirations drawn from all over the world. I'm excited to see how these soundtracks resonate with musicians and players across the world," Chen comments.
Genshin Impact began welcoming players in 2020 when lockdowns were still in place. Mobility restrictions forced people to rely on gadgets and the internet for entertainment. As a result, mobile video games enjoyed wide success.
Many experts consider Genshin a blockbuster hit in the lucrative gaming industry. A year after its launch, Genshin made miHiYo US$ 3 billion in revenues, the highest so far from any video game.
As of August 2022, Genshin has an estimated 63 million monthly active players.