The Genshin Impact community is buzzing after today’s Luna III special program, and most of the discussion centers on the long awaited in game appearances of Alice and Nicole. For years, both characters existed mostly as voices, lore mentions and fan theories. The new livestream finally showed their full in game models, and social networks quickly filled with first impressions, memes and detailed breakdowns of every frame where they appeared.
Community thoughts on Alice’s in game model are largely positive. Many players say her design perfectly matches the image built up through story quests and voicelines. An elegant, older witch with a playful but slightly dangerous aura. Fans highlight details like her layered outfit, ornate hat and subtle Hexenzirkel motifs as proof that Hoyoverse paid attention to long term lore. Some posts describe her silhouette as “instantly iconic” and praise the way her animations balance dignified movements with a mischievous energy that fits Klee’s famously chaotic mother. Others point out that she looks more refined and composed than they expected, which reinforces the idea that Alice is not just a prankster, but a powerful and experienced witch who has seen much more of the world than most characters.
At the same time, there is a small wave of mixed reactions. A few viewers expected Alice to look a little wilder or more eccentric, with brighter colors or exaggerated magical accessories. These players feel that her model leans slightly toward safe elegance rather than full chaotic sorceress. However, even many of those critics admit that the face, eyes and general proportions are very well executed, and that the design will likely grow on them once they see more animations, story scenes and official art. The overall sentiment is that Alice finally “feels real”, and that her presence in game strengthens the emotional weight of Mondstadt and Hexenzirkel storylines.
Reactions to Nicole’s in game model are more divided but very intense. On one side, there are players who love the design. They describe Nicole as ethereal, enigmatic and visually distinct from most of the current roster. Her outfit, shapes and color palette emphasize her role as a prophetess and guide, and many fans say the model successfully conveys that she is an observer who stands slightly outside the usual flow of events in Teyvat. Details like her gaze, posture and subtle ornamentation feed into long standing theories about her connection to deeper cosmic or meta level forces in the story.
On the other side, some community members are still unsure how to feel. Because Nicole has been teased for so long through short lines and mysterious mentions, expectations were extremely high. A portion of the player base imagined a more dramatic or obviously “otherworldly” design. Others focus on whether she will be voiced, partially silent or use more telepathic communication, and that uncertainty colors their reaction to the model. Discussion threads compare her look with earlier concept art style fan pieces, arguing about which interpretations captured her personality best. There are also debates about how readable her silhouette will be in fast gameplay if she becomes playable.
A recurring theme in comments is the contrast between Alice and Nicole on screen together. Alice comes across as loud, warm and human, tied strongly to Mondstadt and Klee. Nicole feels distant, calm and analytical, aligned with destiny, order and the broader direction of Teyvat. Many fans say this contrast works very well visually. It gives the sense that Hexenzirkel members all share witch aesthetics, but express them through very different roles and energies. The livestream scenes where they appear are already being clipped, edited and reposted across platforms, with captions that celebrate finally seeing “Mom Alice” and the long awaited “guide who will never get lost” in motion.
Overall, the community response to the Luna III livestream can be summarized as excited, noisy and deeply engaged. Alice’s model is widely seen as a strong success that matches years of expectations, while Nicole’s design opens a new wave of speculation about future story arcs, potential gameplay roles and the direction of late game lore. For many long time players, today’s stream felt like a major payoff for all the hints scattered through previous updates, and a sign that Genshin Impact is ready to move some of its most mysterious background figures into the center of the stage.
