Genshin Impact’s next update, version 4.8, is on the horizon, and leaks are swirling like autumn leaves. Here’s a breakdown of everything we know so far about the Fontaine finale:
Genshisn Impact 4.8 Release Date
Mark your calendars! Genshin Impact 4.8 launches globally on Wednesday, July 17th. Expect the update to follow the usual maintenance schedule, arriving at 4:00 AM BST. This translates to 8:00 PM PT on Tuesday, July 16th for players in the United States.
New Characters and Banners
Version 4.8 introduces Emilie, a dazzling 5-star Dendro polearm user, ready to join your party! You’ll have a chance to add her to your team during the second phase of the character event banners.
Here’s a glimpse of the featured characters:
- Phase 1 (July 17th – August 6th):
- Navia (Geo, Claymore)
- Nilou (Hydro, Sword)
- Phase 2 (August 6th – August 27th):
- Emilie (Dendro, Polearm)
- Yelan (Hydro, Bow)
Summer Festivities and Event Reruns
Summertide Scales and Tales
The centerpiece of version 4.8 is the Summertide Scales and Tales event. It whisks you away to Simulanka, a magical world trapped within a storybook. This event is a four-part extravaganza:
- Boreal Flurry: Glide through the skies, destroying targets for points in this exhilarating challenge.
- Flying Hatter’s Trick: Test your reflexes in a claw-machine-like mini-game where you use a flying hat to grab figurines and score points.
- Metropole Trials: Team up and conquer combat challenges in this two-team brawl.
- Figurine Fabrication: Collect coins from the previous events and use them to create adorable figurines for your Serenitea Pot and Simulanka.
These figurines are more than just decorations; you can gift and trade them with friends! Additionally, collecting enough figurines unlocks a free Kirara character. You can also earn Kirara’s new outfit by gathering Jubilant Feathers and Excerpts of Bliss while exploring Simulanka.
New Permanent Event: Envisaged Echoes
Version 4.8 also introduces a new permanent event type: Envisaged Echoes! This event takes place in the Imaginarium Theater, offering unique challenges that unlock special character trails. Complete these challenges with specific characters to earn their Echo effects, which appear when they run around.
Returning Delights
Several beloved events are making a comeback in version 4.8, but with exciting new features:
- Bing-Bang Finchball: This time, Rival Finchballs will challenge your scoring skills, and you can even team up with friends in a new co-op mode!
- Outside the Canvas, Inside the Lens: Dew-Kissed Chapter: Capture stunning photos of your favorite characters using the new Interval Timer mode for perfect photo opportunities.
- Energy Amplifier: Lemma: Akadeymia researcher Hosseini returns with a new challenge: test out his latest creation, the Fontainian Amplifier. Strategically form teams to conquer combat trials and earn rewards.
With a new character, reruns, a captivating event, and a permanent addition to the game, Genshin Impact 4.8 promises to be a thrilling update for travelers eager to conquer Teyvat’s secrets. Stay tuned for further leaks and official reveals as we inch closer to the release date!
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