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For the first time in nearly four years, Genshin Impact has not received a nomination in any category at the Mobile Game Awards 2024. This marks a significant shift in the landscape of mobile gaming recognition, as Genshin Impact had been a consistent presence at the awards since its release.
While Genshin Impact is notably absent from the nominee list, other gacha games have stepped into the spotlight. Titles such as Honkai Star Rail and Wuthering have secured nominations in various categories, including the prestigious Game of the Year. However, the Mobile Game Awards 2024 has not entirely overlooked Hoyoverse, the developer behind Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. The company has received a nomination in the Best Developer category, acknowledging their continued impact on the mobile gaming industry.
The Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards, associated with Gamelight this year, celebrates excellence across the mobile games industry. The awards recognize various aspects of the mobile gaming ecosystem, from developers and publishers to advertising, monetization, and emerging technologies.
A lobbying and voting process during the first quarter of the year determines the nominations. The news of Genshin Impact’s absence from the nominations has sparked discussion among the game’s community on social media platforms. On X/Twitter, players have expressed mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a wake-up call for the developers.
Maybe If they cared a little to the game community for once and fixed up the problems that has been going on it would be there
— Wolfie (@Realwolfie3) July 24, 2024
As the mobile gaming landscape continues to evolve, the absence of Genshin Impact from this year’s nominations may reflect the rapid pace of innovation and competition in the sector.
