The Genshin Impact KFC Crossover events in China have stopped due to Covid-19 concerns

Illustration of Genshin Impact KFC Crossover events in China close due to Covid-19 concerns

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A weekend crossover event among the extremely popular The impact of Genshin and Kentucky Fried Chicken had to be locked up at locations in Shanghai and Hangzhou after apparently violating covid-19 prevention measures in China’s fast food chain has announced on the Chinese social networking site Weibo today.

The impact of Genshin– KFC-themed restaurants across China drew huge crowds overnight, as fans lined up for the chance to score special needles with playable characters Diluc and Noelle, which were used last month to promote ongoing crossover.

According to industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, customers they were asked to shout, “Meet in another world, enjoy delicious food!” to employees to get a pin with their table.

Although some might consider strict blockade tactics dominant, China has largely taken the pandemic under control within its borders after the global outbreak began in Wuhan a year ago. Life has largely returned to normal, at least compared to the United States.

It is not clear what specific mandate or guide these KFC meetings violated, but it is understandable that the Chinese authorities would be cautious to allow massive crowds to gather for hours.

The impact of Genshin developer miHoYo recently SAPS that it intends to bring players from around the world, at some point in the future, the exclusive items in the game currently offered as part of this KFC crossover – which include a red and white glider skin and special recipes. The pins that caused this rush overnight in physical locations will probably remain exclusively in China.

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