Community Translation of Xinhua Documentary Features Genshin Combat Design Lead

A community member on r/Genshin_Impact has shared translations of miHoYo’s segments from a new Xinhua News documentary titled "An Archive of Dreams: Ten Years of Chinese Gaming told by their Creators." The post, submitted by /u/GenshinBamboo, focuses on the section featuring Aquaria, identified as Genshin Impact’s Combat Design Lead. In the documentary, Aquaria discusses the early development phases of Genshin Impact and his personal journey to joining miHoYo. He also explains the simplified conceptualization behind Teyvat’s element system. Additionally, the interview covers internal reactions to the 2019 Initial Beta Test backlash and his emotional experience during the Sony Awards. The full documentary is available on Bilibili, with the specific video link provided in the original Reddit post. This community-sourced translation offers insight into the creative and professional challenges faced by the development team during the game’s formative years. The content is derived from a national news production, providing a formal perspective on the studio's history. Readers should note that this is a community translation of a specific segment, not an official miHoYo release. The post highlights the intersection of national media coverage and individual developer narratives within the Chinese gaming industry.