Mobile RPGs are more popular than ever. Games like Road to Empress and Shining Nikki are complete phenomena that have recently expanded beyond mainland China and into the rest of the world — and we might have Genshin Impact to thank for that.
But while many log in casually to pass the time, for millions of others, these games are a source for rich storytelling and deep characters. This connection recently became clear after Infold Games’ latest scandal: the new character named Valko. With fans divided on the issue, the Chinese development team has walked back the release of its newest character, and not everyone agrees with the decision.
