Genshin Impact players do JRPGs proud by fighting gods with guns they stole from the game’s new third-person shooter mode
Genshin Impact has introduced a new third-person shooter mode, and players have found a creative way to bring its gunplay into the main game, using stolen guns to take on some of the title's toughest enemies and boss-like "gods". The trend highlights the playful, experimental side of the Genshin Impact community, who enjoy blending the game's traditional JRPG-style combat with unconventional mechanics borrowed from other genres.
The stunt-like challenge sees players carrying weapons from the shooter mode into standard exploration and combat encounters, turning elemental-based battles into gunfights. While full details of the shooter mode itself and the specific enemies being fought aren't given here, the story reflects a broader pattern in live-service games where fans repurpose new features in unexpected ways, generating buzz and showcasing the flexibility of the game's systems.
- Genshin Impact added a new third-person shooter mode
- Players are using its guns to fight bosses and gods
- Community showcases creative, JRPG-meets-shooter combat mashups