Image via HoYoVerse and KFC
The Japanese social media account for KFC teased a new Genshin Impact crossover, and it seems Alhaitham and Kaveh will be the two featured characters in the collaboration event in Japan this time. As of time of writing, there are no details about when the crossover will happen. However, the silhouettes do seem very obvious that the two Sumeru units will be showcased in this event, especially since the 2025 Chinese event featured the two of them in those poses. The past collaborations with the restaurant included new art, official merchandise, and in-game items like recipes and glider skins.
Here’s the full Genshin Impact teaser art the KFC Japan account shared, with the silhouette for Alhaitham on the left and the Kaveh one on the right. Their identities are most obvious by their hairstyles. Alhaithham’s two strands of hair at the top of his head are very identifiable, as is the feather on the left side of Kaveh’s head. To help compare, I included the official character art HoYoVerse shared for each of them on either side of the teaser. I also included the 2025 Chinese event art that HoYoVerse and KFC shared on BiliBili.
Prior to this event, we’ve seen the Genshin Impact KFC event appear in other places in Asia like China. The first one featured Diluc and Noel. In-game, we ended up seeing the Wings of Feasting glider skin and recipes for KFC-inspired foods like Golden Chicken Burger, Golden Fried Chicken, and Fragrant Mashed Potatoes. Another run had Lyney and Lynette as featured characters. Not to mention the Chinese event with Alhaitham and Kaveh.
So far, we’ve yet to see KFC in North America hold an event tied to the game. However, HoYoVerse has made the limited in-game items from these crossovers appear via things like Twitch and Razer Gold events.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the KFC event with Alhaitham and Kaveh is heading to Japan.