In a surprising turn of events, HoYoverse has announced a rollback of a recent bug fix for Neuvillette, Genshin Impact‘s top-tier DPS character. This decision has led to players receiving a generous compensation of 1,600 Primogems, marking one of the most significant giveaways in the game’s history.
The Bug That Wasn’t a Bug
With the rollout of update 4.8, HoYoverse aimed to correct what they labeled as a “bug” in Neuvillette’s gameplay mechanics. This “bug” allowed players to exploit Neuvillette’s charged attack by rapidly spinning the in-game camera, causing widespread destruction across the battlefield.
This maneuver, which many players considered an unofficial feature, was particularly easy to execute on PC using a mouse but could also be managed on other platforms with adjusted input sensitivity.
However, HoYoverse’s attempt to “fix” this bug by slowing down Neuvillette’s turning speed was met with immediate backlash. Players quickly noticed that the character felt sluggish and unresponsive, significantly diminishing the enjoyment and effectiveness of his gameplay.
Player Feedback and Developer Response
In response to the overwhelming feedback, HoYoverse released a detailed explanation, acknowledging the unintended consequences of their fix. The developers admitted that the adjustment had made Neuvillette’s charged attack feel clunky and less fluid, which was not their intention.
“After the fix went live and Travelers experienced it firsthand, players provided a lot of feedback regarding the fix,” the studio stated. “Some Travelers mentioned that using Neuvillette’s Charged Attack now felt more clunky, which was indeed an oversight on our part.”
Listening to the community’s concerns, HoYoverse decided to revert the bug fix in an upcoming update. To compensate for the inconvenience and to show appreciation for the players’ patience and feedback, they announced a giveaway of 1,600 Primogems to all players.
A Historic Compensation
This compensation of 1,600 Primogems is unprecedented in Genshin Impact’s history. The closest comparable event was the rollback of targeting adjustments for Yae Miko in 2022, which resulted in a mere 100 Primogems being distributed.
This time, however, the compensation is enough for a free 10-pull, a significant boost for any player.
The timing of this generous payout couldn’t be better. As Genshin Impact gears up for the release of the 5.X patches and the new Natlan region, players are eager to save up Primogems for the nine new characters recently revealed.
Conclusion
HoYoverse’s decision to rollback the Neuvillette bug fix and compensate players with 1,600 Primogems highlights their commitment to listening to the community and maintaining a balanced and enjoyable gaming experience.
Players should keep an eye on their in-game mailboxes for the arrival of their Primogems and stay tuned for further updates on the timing of this generous giveaway.
