Sumeru, a region in the game Genshin Impact, is based on a mix of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Northern African cultures. It is a melting pot of different South Asian and Middle Eastern influences. The region is heavily influenced by Zoroastrianism, especially in the context of the Sumeru Academia. The character designs of Sumeru characters have visual references to Amazigh, Nubian, and Persian textiles and accessories. Some fans have criticized the game for not having darker-skinned characters that would reflect the real-life places Sumeru is based on. The region is known for its flowery and plant-filled environment due to the Dendro Archons powers that create life from the desert around them. The region consists of a mix of rainforests and deserts. The area around Sumeria (India, Nepal, Bangladesh) has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Sumeru.