I love the small detail of the "ripples" under Gaming's feet being Anemo-colored--that means Xianyun was helping him dance on the water!

As an Asian, the scene about Gaming and his father made me think about my family. I haven't seen them for years but I think I'll give them a call. Happy Lantern Rite everyone.

0:29 Shenhe feeling wistful looking at the girl and her dad, thinking how she will never experience it 😢

Y’all need to understand that Gaming’s character is so relatable, especially for Asian families the familial issues that Gaming has is so relatable But the part that made me cry was 4:00 where his father was holding the kite he made which symbolised his dream I COULDN’T HOLD BACK ANYMORE AND I JUST BAWLED 😭 and the way he ran to him and when they resolved the conflict and hugged I cried harder 😢

Xianyun didn’t have to flex on Liyue with her Kite like that💀

Who would’ve thought this year’s lantern rite was about gaming, honestly gaming is so precious he deserves a happy family and life

Finally seeing Shenhe and Ganyu interacts as sisters brought me to tears. With the addition of Cloud Retainer everything just falls into place and had me warm and fuzzy inside. Genshin never misses with its Lantern Rite and its wonderful story.

I missed the dragon dancing in the Chinese new year celebration in the Philippines so seeing this cutscene on the same day made me so amazed and happy

This is my first lantern rite and it made me cry. Gaming story was so good and well-written. And the humor from all the scene of Xianyun's plan like: when I unexpectedly saw Zhongli flying a kite and Shenhe being so straightforward and answers with their supposedly acting.

I usually don't feel emotional in cutscenes but this one made me burst into tears.... It was so mesmerising and the part at the end with Gaming's dad hit the nail

I’m a chinese person, and this hits hard. I wish i could celebrate these stuff again with my family. Happy lantern rite

Charlotte number 1 Keqing fan confirmed. How many pictures has she taken of Keqing to run out of films?!

I WAS CRYING WHEN GAMING HUGGED HIS FATHER... ONE OF THE BEST LANTERN RITES EVER upd: 1K LIKES WHAAA upd 2: 2K LIKES WHAAAAAAAA upd 3: 3K LIKES WTHHH😦😦

It's Gaming time

This story touched me deeply because I'm in a similar situation to Gaming. My parents don't really support me in my decisions and we've had a lor of fights. And every time my mum says the same thing about staying at home where they can help me WORD FOR WORD. This gave me a lot of courage to continue walking my own path and hopefully one day my parents will understand me❤

I have to say it. Alot of the community expects free gifts and rewards for enjoying the game enough to spend money, but it's scenes and stories like this that keep me playing. They are the greatest gifts because even though so many of these stories are fantastical and wondrous; they hit home and warm our hearts. We expect much but we never expect this...I spent years not speaking to my father and always remembered the last thing he said was "I guess papa won't call you anymore". We recently spoke again and I'm so glad we're going to be okay. Thank you Hoyoverse. Thank you so much❤

Qiqi and Yao Yao are so cute best friends! Gaming’s Wushou dance was mesmerizing, Xianyun’s kite was marvelous, Ganyu and shenhe with amazing outfits, charlotte and keqing enjoying lantern rite, Hu Tao being Hu Tao and traveler and Paimon chilling

this cutscene was incredible, i loved seeing the colors and lights. this proves time and time again how wonderful genshin is!

The woushu dance above water is a really good concept, lantern lights turned off and then bright light from the sea and then drums started playing. People can watch it from the harbor . Dang what an epic cutscene

Fatui girl got off work 0:06 The national team with Xinyan and Yunjin at the distant bridge 0:07 Madam Ping 0:21 Beidou Ningguang and Yelan (had to zoom-in in 4K) 0:53 Fatui couple Vlad and Nadia 1:49 Yaoyao Qiqi 3:05

GAMING OUR ADORABLE BOY😭 LANTERN RITE BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY ISTG

I started crying so hard, I really love how Hoyoverse makes their quests go right into the hearts of people!

The kites seem to symbolize a mix between guidance and freedom - a delicate balance between a father and son

As an Asian myself, the story of gaming is really relateable, the way our parents demand us to follow their path even tho we had dreams of ourself, and the way it all get to awkward when we had a different of opinion with our parents. This is the first lantern rite that brings me to tears, Happy Lantern Rite🎉

watching this made me realize how long i have loved this game. Gets me through the tough times of pandemic and until now getting me through the difficult times of my work loads. And for me, the thing that make this years lantern rites so special is that I saw my self in Gaming. He's story brings tears to my eyes

1:24 Dude the face of Gaming, he took his job very seriously.

This event made me both happy and sad. Happy because I remembered my own dad and the happy times. Sad because, in the end, he ended up passing on without me being able to form my own opinion of him and not base it on what everyone else said he was like. I still remember his disappointed voice when we didn't trust him being sober that time and not coming to see him. That day would have been the day when I talked with a full intent of understaning him, but that phone call ended up being our last time talking with each other. Now all I have of him is an image built of my early childhood memories with him and people talking smack about him in constant basis. Not sure what kind of person was the true him. What I'm getting at with this is that one should cherrish bonds. Sometimes you can fix them, and sometimes not, but the important thing is to try and not have too many regrets when its too late. I shed a tear when I saw Gaming hug his dad, even though it was meant to be a wholesome moment. But overall, I was happy seeing them reconcile. Yes, happy. Happy Lantern Rite.

2:34 Gaming dad gave the nod of approval I CRIED ;-; SO SWEET HOLY

Mah boy Ga-Mingggggg!! He’s got such nice drip, and seeing him hug his father warms my heart😭💗

1:34 *😮😮😮😮* THAT MUSIC so freaking HYPE! Goosebump!

this is why i cant leave this game behind, its too damn beautiful

I saw someone complain about this year's lantern being about gaming like do they not know that lantern rite is all about reunions, celebrations of victory and stuff? Gaming finally reunited and made up with his father. His story more than suits the lantern rite!

Bird mom is so wholesome!

Has to be one of my favorite cutscenes in the game, I loved the interactions between the characters, Gamgings performance was great! And I can’t wait for Furina to arrive to Liyue tomorrow!

3:51 I WAS LITERALLY TEARING UP IN THIS CUTSCENE IT WAS SO EMOTIONAL AND CUTE AT THE SAME TIME

I much rather they give us a quality story like this than some mere fate. playing this game is worth it with how beautiful the story is. this story make me reflect on my life. I can relate to Gaming for some part. I'm actually quite jealous for him as he has great friend around him and he himself have a strong will to pursue his dreams. I'm glad that it was a happy ending. My dad got a stroke and now he forgot quite a lot of stuff. the stroke attacked his memory and language part of the brain. we used to have a lot of disagreement, I even stopped talking to him for a few years, without me realizing the time passed, now he has grown old and suddenly got a stroke. it's feels so weird seeing him all silent now and look so confused. all my hate has now turn it's arrow towards myself and turned into regret. That's why this story has so many meaning to me. Thanks Genshin.

Gaming is much like myself, friendly and desires to have people smile. The pain of family ties being cut was painful for him. While Cloud Retainer's plan didn't go off without a hitch, both cause of Shenhe and the fact Gaming discovered the plan, Gaming still took it in stride and decided to take an active part in the plan to try and reconnect with his dad. The dance was his answer and made it all the more amazing for all of these things. I am happy he finally made up with his dad.

After all the reward drama, this cutscene reminded me why I fell in love with the game in the first place. THIS CUTSCENE WAS EVERYTHING! Happy Lantern Rite everyone. Excuse me while I go make up with my family

There's something about this quest that brought out the inner asian child in me. My mother dissuaded me from being an artist because she was afraid that i wouldnt be able to earn money in the future the way that gaming's dad had disapproved of him pursuing lion dancing because he was worried for his future. I think that was something that a lot of us asian children could relate at some point, having our parents' wishes be imposed onto us. But seeing them reconcile just really makes my heart ache even more in the best way possible

I can’t be the only one who wants the official soundtrack for this cutscene, right?

Lantern Rite is always so great, the music, story, character developments, animations, . . . everything is wonderful

3:46 pov charlotte taking a photo of me bawling in the middle of 2pm

Who else is crying after seeing gaming and his dad forgiving each other, this cutscene is so sick tooo🥳 Happy lantern rite!✨

This cutscenes makes me cry a little, Of how Thoughtful of Genshin impact to us, of How Love and Family was really means

What a perfect timing, I've just done this story minutes ago

i have experienced all four lantern rites, and gotta say this year's lantern rite is my favorite!! and the event didn't even focus on my liyue characters either. gotta say mhy really did great on this one! i love how they started the performance with the drums, reminds me everytime we celebrate chinese new year here!!! they would always play those drums and there would also be dragon dancers performing!! immediately made me smile:DD

Hearing the drums and cymbals for the dance.. it sent shivers down my spine and tears in my eyes because it's been quite a while since I last enjoyed a good lion dance performance, which is ironic since I live in a multicultural country and CNY is a week-long public holiday so there are performances everywhere.. Such is life and adulting I suppose. This is a sign that I should take a breather and enjoy a show nearby

Gaming is the main character for Lantern Rite 2024

I love xianyun is now absolutely one of my favourite her character just makes me emotional and especially this event it has brought me to tears of joy ESPECIALLY GAMINGGGG!!!

THIS SCENE WAS LITERALLY SO CUTE 😭😭😭

I cried so hard at Gaming’s Wushou dancing ,,,, it’s beautiful

I always feel some type of way when the lanterns get released and Keqing says Happy Lantern Rite tbh

Lantern Rite theme every year - 1st : Farewell and respect to the old legends 2nd : Rise of new era 3rd : Passing the torch to the next generation 4th : Family and friends reunion

It's such a touching and heartwarming ending for the Gaming story. When you can finally obtain your family support - it's precious and priceless!

For my first Latern Rite, I didn’t think I’d end up getting this emotional, but here we are

Even tho they don't cook with the rewards, they really don't dissapoint with their cutscenes, this one was one of the most memorable cutscenes in the game, Gaming's story can make a grown man cry

Gaming and his dad scene hits good . Always cherish your love one

0:47 Aether: Continues walking Lumine: Looks back to check if Shenhe and Ganyu are following

Cutscene are getting better and better, this is amazing and i love to see all the character we love interact with each others

This scene had me so emotional from start to end. Gaming is an AMAZING character❤❤❤❤

AAAA HAPPY LANTERN RITE/CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONEEE ‼️‼️ The animation quality is brilliant as always 🙏🙏🙏🧧

3:26 Now that's Xianyun Airlines, soaring high in the limits of the sky. 😅

Tbh this is best lantern rite ever than before ❤❤I love it 😍

Haven't finish the 2nd act yet.. Too busy with assignments. Hope I can finish those works and speedrunning the assignment tonight. So I can start watching this cutscene. Edit: Just finished it, and WOW! This is undoubtedly one of the best if not the best Lantern Rite cutscene when it comes to quality and animation work. Like, wow... I got goosebump as well when the drum beat harder.

I got so hyped when the drums started bro!!!! This is my second Lantern Rite and I i enjoyed it so much. Ga Ming is my boy!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ And Xianyun.... she's such a mom and I love her. 😊😊 And Gaming hugging his dad...😢😢...feeling all the feels this Lantern Rite. ❤❤

This is not just a master piece it's also our Journey, I hope we can enjoy the next Lantern rite. 🎉

This is so wholesome, i hope Hoyo developers enjoy the same with their loved one and family too. Take a good rest this holiday and happy chinese new year

happy lantern rite, everyone!

Lantern rite just never fail to amaze me ngl

man genshin never fails to make me beyond moved with the simplest of scenes

Ahh, what a beautiful cutscene!! Cloud Retainer taking over with her awesome kite. LoL! I love this animation and all of it's characters. Wishing everyone a Happy Lantern Rite! 😊

This brought me so much joy just seeing everyone interacting with each other, AND Gaming killed it 🔥

This is the best lantern rite story ever!! Thank you for showing us this. The bonding of character,the view you guys show is perfect! Oww it's make me cry when gaming and his dad finally can talk together as a family 😭

i used to be a keqing main before furina, she was my first 5 star and my favorite for 2 years straight. i have vivid memories of me and my best friend taking pictures together in the lantern filled harbor as keqing and ganyu, it was a yearly tradition for us. lantern rite is always an nostalgic time for me. happy lantern rite, and happy chinese new years to all!

Каждый раз я думаю о том, что все эти драгоценные моменты так мимолётны и так быстро ускользают от нас. Но каждый такой праздник становится чем-то особенным для нас, что мы стараемся запомнить и пронести в своём сердце спустя годы. И этот праздник станет одним из таких. Цените такие моменты, особенно, если рядом ваши близкие. Геншин даёт нам понять, как ценны узы между людьми. С китайским новым годом!! С праздником морских фонарей! И пусть этот день будет таким же ярким, как и в игре.

They always go all out for Lantern Rite! Wish the other festivals and events in the different regions had as many decorations and cutscenes.

Being Asian myself, a lot of folk yearn to have resolutions in which was featured here with Gaming and his father. Hits close to home, and I wish everyone a Happy Lantern Rite and Happy Lunar New Year.

This is the first Lantern Rite cutscene that made me cry ;w; I love Gaming so much. I felt so happy seeing him dance on the water like that, and showing his dad what he can do. The music was also phenomenal! Gave me chills! As an Asian, I could relate to Gaming's story a lot and his relationship with his father because of their differing opinions on Gaming's future. I'm happy to see that they have a happy conclusion. Happy Lantern Rite, Genshin Impact.

I remember last year they posted a short movie about family reunion during chinese new year after a big family fight and I thought "Why isn't the story as emotional as this?" and here I am one year later crying after gamings reunion with his dad ❤ I will forever love the ever expanding load of beautiful heart wreching stories in genshin impact ❤ happy new year!

WAS I THE ONLY ONE WHO STARTED SOBBING WHEN GAMING SAW HIS DAD????? THAT WAS SO FRICKING CUTEEE

It's been MONTHS and I still cried watching this today

3:36 cute Hu Tao

Never been teary eyed for just a game quest... Good job for this hoyoverse

Was it just me or did everyone cry after seeing the scene?

this year's lantern rite got me feeling emotional 😭 so much thought was put into gaming's character and i'm glad he and his father were the focus of the event story this time around. and i'm especially happy to see gaming's wushou dance beautifully animated!!! this might have been the first for a male chara, and i'm hoping to see more in the future since there are other charas who do/learn performative arts (venti, kaveh, etc.) 🥺

This story probably resonates with many Chinese men (young or old), the story, relationship and problems between Gaming and his father are all to common in Chinese families. Really made me cry a bit. Glad they were able to work things out; if only his mother could have seen it 😢 As a Cantonese person, one line in his background story/lore I really liked was in Gaming's mother's letter to him, she used to say "I'd rather have given birth to a piece ot Char Siu than you..." (paraphrasing, don't have the game open in front of me) 😂 I'm sure many of us grew up hearing our mom say 生舊叉燒好過生你 😂 Gaming is easily one of my favourites now 😊

Lantern Rite is always my favorite time of the year, celebrating the Lunar years exactly what makes this game fun, even thought our awards are unsettling.

С Новым годом и с праздником морских фонарей ✨ Я так рада, что Влад и Надя снова вместе в этом году 🥲

Gaming's performance on the water reminds me so much of KFP 2 when Po redirected the firework bullets, made me tear up a bit at that part.

The family love is really shown in this quest! Gaming and his father's story is tear-jerking, Xinyun is best mama/auntie and also Shenhe and Ganyu's sisterly moments are cute!

One of the most amazing cutscene I've seen...make me cry

HAPPY LANTERN RITE 4.4 ❤❤ and thankyou 4.4 for cutscene about Aether and Lumine ❤❤🎉🎉 I really love all cutscene in 4.4 😊

My first latern rite because 2023 when I start playing idk the event and I'm crying. Omg it's so beautiful 😭😭

The raw emotion in nothing but the look that Gaming father gave him. These lantern rites are timelessly special. It's good to see characters like Hu Tao, Zhongli, and Keqing again. They've just been chilling.

i cried, damn hoyo!! it's BEAUTIFUL 🎉🎉 damn beautiful!! great job for making me cry like baby

0:34 it’s small, but what a sweet moment nonetheless. And Gaming’s dance was beautiful. He’s one of my new favorite characters.

I didn't even think of Cloud Retainer's kite lol, I thought that was just a device used to generate wind for if the kites started falling

Happy new years, and lantern rite

2:05 Xianyun :3

Hands down, this is the best Lantern Rite I've experienced. One of the most funniest, emotional relatable quests in Genshin