Welcome back!

Sign in or create an account to enjoy GINX perks, enter competitions and access exclusive features.

NEWS
GUIDES
CODES
REVIEWS
WATCH LIVE
VIDEO LIBRARY
Grounded Guides Hub
GINX TV > News > YouTube

Valkyrae explains why she quit playing Genshin Impact

Following months of speculation and debate, Rachell “Valkyrae” Hoffstetter finally explained why she hasn’t been streaming Genshin Impact.
By Ashleigh Klein | 
First Published October 16, 2021, 13:18
Valkyrae explains why she quit playing Genshin Impact

Valkyrae was one of the top YouTube streamers who was swept up in the hype of Genshin Impact. The action RPG had played a critical role in her livestreams, having spent many hours grinding and opening packs.

However, the streamer stopped her Teyvat adventures months ago, which sparked a lot of discussions within her community. Finally, she revealed during a recent livestream the reason why she’ll never play the game again.

Valkyrae no longer a Traveler

During a Grand Theft Auto Online livestream on 13th October 2021, the streamer explained why she no longer plays Genshin Impact. After rejecting a fan request to return to Teyvat, she expressed her feelings that she doesn’t want to play Genshin Impact anymore.

She explained after some time that the game felt like it’s running out of ideas to keep the game exciting. Furthermore, she revealed how she doesn’t have plans on returning to the game.

“The game just got too repetitive, so I ended up just stopping. The Genshin gameplay, it was just hard for me to get excited to play it anymore. It was really fun while I was addicted, and I think it’s a really beautiful game, but yeah, I just stopped, and I probably won’t go back,” Valkrae explained.

expeditions_1.jpg
Valkyrae still shared some positive thoughts on Genshin Impact during a livestream. (Picture: miHoYo

Even so, the streamer expressed fondly on some of her favourite moments streaming Genshin Impact. “I do love the gatcha system”, the streamer commented. “I do love it! Even the gambling.”

She had made comments in the past on how she “couldn’t get enough” of Genshin Impact. Moreover, she also alluded to the game’s “addicting” nature and why it’s one of the best games right now.

Since quitting Genshin Impact, Valkyrae can be seen streaming Grand Theft Auto Online, Mario Kart and Valorant. The streamer had also been busy with several projects with 100 Thieves, as well as making appearances in music videos and a Gucci fashion campaign.

Don’t forget to check out our dedicated YouTube section for the latest news, streamer antics, drama, and more.

Featured image courtesy of YouTube.

Ashleigh Klein

Written by Ashleigh Klein

Ashleigh was a former Features Intern at Glamour South Africa and previously worked as a Multimedia Journalist at IOL News and the Weekend Argus before reigniting her love for video games.

She now works full-time with GINX and can often be found exploring the worlds of Palia,  Conan Exiles, Elder Scrolls Online, and Elden Ring while trying to reach Infinite rank in Marvel Snap. Whilst she has seen improvements at farming in Stardew Valley (much thanks to Palia), Ashleigh more than makes up for it by being a decent Blastoise trainer in Pokemon GO.

While her gaming adventures take her to unique locations, she actively enjoys following trending stories within the Entertainment industry, just don't ask why her Letterboxd hasn't seen an entry in a while. If you manage to catch Ash in between playing games and watching Marvel or Star Wars shows, you can forward any gaming and entertainment news, tips, and tricks to her via email or on social media.