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August 20, 2024

Genshin Impact Coming to Xbox on November 20 

• Zhenzhong Yi, Studio Technical Director, HoYoverse

Summary

• Genshin Impact is an open-world adventure game, which will be free-to-play for everyone on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. 
• Starting November 20, Genshin Impact on Xbox will receive the same gameplay, cross-play, and cross-progression functions that other players experience. 
• Wishlist starts today, and Xbox Game Pass members can pre-install today and get in-game rewards with Game Pass Ultimate.

Editor’s Note (August 20): Updated post to clarify that an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership is required to play Genshin Impact with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Get ready to start or continue your adventure in the vast magical world of Teyvat – Genshin Impact is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership on November 20! First released in September 2020, Genshin Impact has been creating an evolving, open-world journey across consoles, PC, and mobile. During today’s gamescom Opening Night Live, we were proud to announce our arrival on Xbox this fall!

Starting today, Genshin Impact can now be added to your Xbox Wishlist, and, Xbox Game Pass members can further pre-install the game. For players with Game Pass Ultimate, in-game rewards will be available upon release (more details to be announced at a later date).

Discover a Diverse Fantasy World

In Genshin Impact, your story begins in a fantasy world called Teyvat. As a traveler from another world, you will embark on a journey to reunite with your long-lost sibling and unravel the mysteries of Teyvat, and yourself.

During your adventure, you will visit the seven major nations, each with diverse landscapes, history, people, creatures, mysteries, and gameplay. Starting from August 28, the sixth major nation, Natlan, will be introduced to the game. Roam the towering cliffs and flowing springs in the manner of Natlan’s dragons, and team up with local warriors to discover this Nation of War!

Master the Seven Elements

Teyvat is a fantasy world where the seven elements flow and converge. Elemental Reactions can be triggered by applying certain combinations of elemental effects on a target to deal extra damage or affect your surroundings.

Therefore, mastering the Seven Elements is the key to defeating powerful enemies, solving challenging puzzles, and reaching different destinations while you explore the world.

Meet New Companions

Different characters can be recruited to join your journey, each with unique abilities, personalities, combat styles, and elemental power. You can further discover their background stories as your journey progresses.

So far, over 80 playable characters can be chosen to build your party of four – and more will be joining in the future.

Travel Alone or Battle Together

While Genshin Impact provides immersive single-player storytelling, you can also team up with your friends. Cross-play and cross-progression functions are available for players on Xbox with PlayStation, PC, Android, iOS, and Epic Games Store. To welcome more players from different backgrounds, Genshin Impact now supports 15 Text languages and 4 Voice-Over languages.

Genshin Impact will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership starting November 20. We will share further information later, and we look forward to seeing you in the world of Teyvat!

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Genshin Impact is an open-world adventure RPG. In the game, set forth on a journey across a fantasy world called Teyvat. In this vast world, you can explore seven nations, meet a diverse cast of characters with unique personalities and abilities, and fight powerful enemies together with them, all on the way during your quest to find your lost sibling. You can also wander freely, immersing yourself in a world filled with life, and let your sense of wonder lead you to uncover all of its mysteries… Until you are at long last reunited with your lost sibling and bear witness to the culmination of all things at the end of your journey.

The post Genshin Impact Coming to Xbox on November 20  appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Those Xbox players among us who have been waiting to get their hands on open-world adventure RPG Genshin Impact, I have good news.

At this evening's Gamescom Opening Night Live, the team revealed Genshin Impact will be making its way to Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass on 20th November. It is available to wishlist now on the Microsoft Store.

The news was shared along with a new Natlan gameplay trailer (below). Earlier this year, Genshin Impact was once again accused of cultural appropriation from fans and voice actors in response to the reveal of its new cast of Natlan characters.

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A Genshin Impact leak has revealed more details about the upcoming story tied to the new Natlan region. Developer HoYoverse has already released multiple teaser videos confirming that Travelers will soon be able to step foot into Genshin Impact's Pyro nation, better known as Natlan.

Genshin Impact has been nothing short of a revelation since its initial release roughly four years ago, to the point where it’s legitimately once of the biggest games in the industry right now, and soon it’ll be opening the gates for an even larger audience to dive into its offerings. 

At Gamescom Opening Night live, miHoYo announced that Genshin Impact is finally coming to Xbox Series X/S on November 20. The developer made the announcement with a new trailer, which also showcased Natlan, another major nation that the game will be adding with an upcoming update. Check out the trailer below for a glimpse of what it will bring. 

Notably, miHoYo hasn’t announced the game for Xbox One, even though on PlayStation it is a cross-gen title. It also remains to be seen whether we can expect Genshin Impact to release for Switch as well- or perhaps its upcoming successor?

Genshin Impact is currently available on PS5, PS4, PC, iOS, and Android. 

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During gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live, HoYoVerse announced a Genshin Impact Xbox Series X release date. The game will come to the console on November 10, 2024, following the 5.0 launch on August 28, 2024.

The Xbox Series X version of Genshin Impact came up in the gamescom 2024 trailer for the title. For the most part, the video focused on the 5.0 update. We got to see the three new characters joining in August 2024 in action. These are the five-stars Mualani and Kinich and four-star Kachina.

This is the second Genshin Impact trailer to appear recently. On August 19, 2024, there was a Natlan-focused one. It highlighted certain areas we’ll visit and creatures we’ll encounter in the new region.

This announcement means Genshin Impact is only missing on one major console. The Switch version of the title was announced not long after launch. However, it’s since been absent over the years with no updates. It is unknown if this means it might not appear on a Nintendo platform until a Switch successor appears.

Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Xbox Series X release date is November 10, 2024. 

The post Genshin Impact Xbox Series X Release Date Set at Gamescom appeared first on Siliconera.

Genshin Impact, the hit open-world adventure starring an anime-esque cast of characters, is coming to Xbox platforms on Nov. 20. Developer Hoyoverse announced the news as part of the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream on Tuesday.

Check out Polygon’s Gamescom 2024 hub page for all our coverage of the world’s biggest games event.

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play game that utilizes gacha mechanics. As people play, they accrue (or purchase) in-game currency that can be used to gamble for chances to unlock special characters. Since the game’s initial release in the fall of 2020, it’s become a massive commercial success. According to a 2022 report from Sensor Tower, the game had been downloaded more than 110 million times and generated more than $3.6 billion in revenue since release.

The game is currently available to download on mobile devices, Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

The announcement comes just before Genshin Impact’s big 5.0 update on Aug. 28. This patch will bring an entire new region to explore called Natlan, a whole bunch of characters, and new quests. Although big updates like these tend to drum up buzz with fans over highly-anticipated characters, Natlan has faced the scrutiny of fans and voice actors who say the developers have “white washed” characters inspired by cultures from Latin America and West Africa.

For more Gamescom news — like the announcement of Borderlands 4 — check out Polygon’s coverage.

Genshin Impact will finally make it to Xbox later this year. HoYoverse revealed the free-to-play anime RPG will get ported in November, though a Switch version of the hit game remains MIA years after its release on smartphones and PS5.

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Greetings, Travelers! As Genshin Impact approaches its fifth year, we are excited to welcome the sixth major nation of Teyvat — Natlan, in the upcoming version 5.0 Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn going live on August 28. Known as the Nation of War or the Nation of Pyro where Saurians have lived alongside humans since time immemorial, Natlan and her people are distinguished from other nations not only by their unique tribal traditions and natural environments, but also by their agility and their unparalleled movement capabilities blessed by the power of Pyro. Today, we’ll share some useful tips to help you explore this new region like a local or in the form of a Saurian!

We would also like to invite all Travelers who have completed Archon Quest Prologue: Act III Song of Dragon and Freedom in Mondstadt to visit Natlan using an unlocked Teleport Waypoint located at its entrance. Travelers who reached Adventure Rank 28 or above who have completed the Archon Quest Chapter I: Act III A New Star Approaches in Liyue can move on to the Archon Quests in Natlan without having to first complete the prerequisite quests of other nations.

Become a Saurian

The dragons in Natlan are called Saurians, and they are the result of a long evolution and coexisting with humans. Located west of the Desert of Hadramaveth in Sumeru, Natlan has a varied panorama ranging from canyons and cliffs to flowing waters and hot springs, and even dangerous volcanoes. Version 5.0 will offer the opportunity to meet three of the six local tribes, the Children of Echoes, the Scions of the Canopy, and the People of the Springs, to discover how their members move in steep and difficult-to-cross landscapes thanks to their respective Saurians.

For reasons that are still unclear, Travelers are unable to unlock the power of the Pyro element upon their arrival in Natlan, but you will be able to transform yourself into a Saurian temporarily by indwelling them or their Spiritsconce to roam around during your adventure!

The first Saurian you may indwell is a Tepetlisaurus. They are faithful companions taken in by the Children of Echoes, the tribe known for its expert miners and talented dancers inside the canyon. Transforming into a Tepetlisaurus allows you to burrow underground and climb cliffs. By indwelling a Yumkasaurus, you will be able to move travel through mid-air swiftly, reach high places with ease, and experience for yourself why the Scions of the Canopy that hang from steep cliffs with ropes, adore these Saurians as extreme sports enthusiasts. If you approach the People of the Springs, a laidback tribe who is known for their hot springs, try indwelling the Koholasarus to take a dip in the water, hot springs, and even the flowing Phlogiston streams in the air.

Use a new resource

In the Nation of Pyro, the Pyro element can materialize as a unique resource known as Phlogiston. Phlogiston comes in different forms and can be utilized by the locals as a brand-new resource in movement or combat. Once you indwell a Saurian, you may notice that your skills will consume a separate Phlogiston bar located to the right of your Saurian form. Natlan’s characters also have a Phlogiston bar which appears above their HP bar. Throughout your journey, you may come across Phlogiston, either as harvestable resources, or useful tools such as the Spiritways of flowing Phlogiston, offering fast tracks to the Koholasarus and warriors from the People of the Springs to travel.

Warriors of Natlan can further enhance their abilities through the ancient ritual of Phlogiston Engravings, and thus gain the Nightsoul’s Blessing. Glowing patterns will appear on characters under the influence of the Nightsoul’s Blessing, granting them an advantage in combat.

Team up with local warriors

As the Nation of War, Natlan has experienced countless crises and dangers in numerous battles in which both locals and Saurians have fought valiantly. The Ancient Names of brave warriors are passed down from generation to generation to honor their legacy. At the Stadium of the Sacred Flame, each of the six tribes designates a Champion from among the greatest warriors who make up its ranks, and we will have the opportunity to recruit three of them from the Children of Echoes, the Scions of the Canopy, and the People of the Springs. Each of these Champions is distinguished by unique traits and abilities reflecting their tribe.

Our first companion from Natlan is Kachina, a four-star Geo polearm wielder from the Children of Echoes. Not only will we meet her from the very beginning of our journey, we can even recruit her for free as a reward for completing Act I of Natlan’s Archon Quest. Kachina is able to summon Turbo Twirly and ride it to scale walls and cliffs in daily exploration, and also unleash ground-slam attacks to deal AoE Geo DMG in combat.

Kinich, famous for his hunting skills in the Scions of the Canopy, is a five-star Dendro claymore warrior who wields the grappling hook expertly, so as to swiftly swing through the air and easily reach great heights, or link to enemies and perform Loop Shots to deal significant damage. Interestingly, Kinich is accompanied by the Almighty Dragonlord, Ajaw, who is capable of unleashing dragon-breaths at intervals to deal AoE Dendro DMG when Kinich casts his Elemental Burst.

If you’re visiting the People of the Springs, Mualani, the owner of a watersports equipment store and a renowned local tour guide, is your ideal companion. Fond of watersports including swimming, surfing, and beach volleyball, this five-star Hydro catalyst wielder can mount her Sharky Surfboard and quickly move across water, liquid Phlogiston, and flat ground. In combat, as Mualani surfs around on her Sharky Surfboard, she can mark enemies in her path and inflict Sharky’s Bites on them, dealing increased Hydro DMG after multiple hits.

Natlan’s three playable characters are able to locate and mark local specialties, which benefits their entire party while interacting with certain harvestable items: Kachina can restore Stamina, Kinich can increase Movement Speed, and Mualani can restore Phlogiston. In version 5.0’s Event Wishes, Mualani and Kachina will debut in the first phase along with Kaedehara Kazuha’s rerun, and Kinich’s debut will come with the Raiden Shogun in the later phase.

Try the Tribal Chronicles

To better unveil the history and heroic tales of each tribe, the Reputation System returns to Natlan through the Tribal Chronicles, a new series of three-act narrative quests for each tribe that weaves together traditions, stories, and people that replaces the Story Quests in Natlan. Visit each tribe’s Obsidian Totem Pole to unlock their Tribal Chronicles, as well as their Bounties and Supply Notices. Completing these Tribal Chronicles not only provides a deeper and immersive understanding of the customs and culture of different tribes but also earns Tribe Reputation EXP and rewards for the corresponding tribe.

In addition, World Quests, exciting stories, as well as Archon Quests await you in Natlan with many surprises and rewards. However, we will leave Travelers to explore all this new content at their own pace. The Sacred Flame burns with an incandescent glow, and ignites the hearts of the brave! We look forward to seeing you in-game when Genshin Impact version 5.0 goes live August 28!

V srpnu 2024 přichází do světa Genshin Impact jedno z největších rozšíření, které hráče zavede do nového, ohnivého regionu Natlan. Tento tajemný a nebezpečný svět plný nových výzev a možností slibuje nejen nové postavy, ale také hlubší herní zážitek díky inovativním mechanikám které jsme zatím neviděli. Vydáte se na dobrodružství, kde se tradiční hranice posouvají a každé rozhodnutí může ovlivnit váš další krok v fantastickém světě Teyvatu. Připravte se na nepoznané!

Ve verzi 5.0 se pro Natlan se objevuje zásadní změna v podobě nového systému „Tribal Chronicles“, který přebírá roli od tradičních příběhových questů. Místo předchozích lineárních questů, které byly založené na pevně stanovených úkolech a příběhových liniích, „Tribal Chronicles“ nabízí hráčům možnost interagovat s různými kmeny, čímž se vytváří živější a více personalizovaný zážitek. Každý kmen má své vlastní unikátní příběhy, cíle a konflikty, a hráči mohou ovlivnit vztahy s těmito kmeny prostřednictvím svých rozhodnutí a činů.

Součástí tohoto systému je také nový reputační systém. Ten umožňuje hráčům sledovat a ovlivňovat svůj vztah s jednotlivými kmeny na základě jejich akcí a interakcí. Zlepšení reputace u některého z kmenů může přinést výhody, jako jsou speciální úkoly, odměny nebo přístup k exkluzivním zdrojům, zatímco zhoršení reputace může mít za následek omezený přístup nebo dokonce nepřátelství.

Další významnou novinkou v aktualizaci je zavedení nových rychlostních a přepravních systémů spojených s „Phlogistonem“. Tento nový prvek umožňuje hráčům rychlejší a efektivnější cestování po rozsáhlém regionu. „Phlogiston“ funguje jako magická nebo technologická energie, což zahrnuje například speciální transportní zařízení, portály nebo jiné formy rychlého přesunu.

Krom toho, že podle pátečního livestreamu vývojaři slibují více primogemů které budeme dostávat za exploration a truhly se mění systém gacha.

První změna je úprava mechaniky 50/50. V této době platí, že pokud točíte na současnou eventovou postavu, máte šanci 50% získat vystavenou postavu. Pokud jste toto „padesát na padesát“ prohráli a vaše 5* postava byla ze stáleho banneru, měli jste při dalším pokusu šanci 100% a postavu jste vždy získali. Nyní se 50/50 mění, pokud nemáte garanci z prohraného rollu, hra při prohrání aplikuje ještě jednu novou záchranou mechaniku *Capturing Radiance* kdy máte dalších 10% na to získat bannerovou postavu. Tato mechanika má i novou vizuální úpravu, kterou ve hře uvidíte. Capturing radiance mění poměr ziskání postavy na 55/45 . Vývojáři doufají, že to zvýší štěstí pro hráče, kteří mají prostě smůlu a své šance pravidleně prohrávají.

Druhou novinkou v gacha je změna na banneru pro zbraně. Na banneru budou stále dvě zbraně pro dvě bannerové postavy, ale počet Fate Points se sníží na jeden. Takže budete mít šanci 75% na získání jedné ze dvou banner zbraní a 25% na jednu ze stálého banneru. Pokud nedostanete zvolenou zbraň v Epitomized Path, dostanete 1 faite point což se rovná garanci že další 5* zbraň bude ta, kterou chcete. Tahle změna je hodně příjemná, protože získat touženou zbraň ke konkrétní postavě se mohlo vyšplhat na hodnoty přes 200 pulls.

Hráči mají možnost získat tři nové postavy s různými elementárními schopnostmi a styly boje. Kachina, čtyřhvězdičková Geo bojovnice s kopím, která cestuje na svém vrtáku, je dostupná zdarma po dokončení prvního aktu Archon questu. Kinich, pětihvězdičkový Dendro bojovník, vyniká svými dovednostmi s grapplingovým hákem, a Mualani, pětihvězdičková Hydro postava, je mistrem vodních sportů, schopná rychlého pohybu na vodě a využívání svého prkna i v boji.

Region Natlan přináší také nový ekosystém, který zahrnuje pestrou řadu zvířat, která obohacují mapu. Budeme moci potkat například veselé kapybary, ohnivé lišáky, hořící želvy nebo celou škálu dinosaurů. V oblastech kolem sopky se v lávě koupou červi, v horkých dunách potkáme brouky pokryté žhavým popelem a v lesích se na nás snesou popelaví jestřábi.

Herní mechanika Saurian Indwelling hráčům umožní na sebe převzít formu některých zvířat a objevovat mapu či plnit úkoly v jejich podobě!

Na závěř nás vývojáři na streamu potěšili ukázkou hudby, se kterou se budeme setkávat. Na nahrávání si totiž pozvali domorodé umělce kteří hrají na tradiční nástroje. Tohle není poprvé, co u Hoyoverse tradiční nástroje doprovázející region inspirovaný danou kulturou vidíme, ale rozhodně to potěší všechny fanoušky videoherní hudby! Byť na jaře opustil hudební tým hlavní skladatel Yu Peng Chen, hudba je stále skvělá! Změna v hudebním týmu totiž také znamená novou krev a nové nápady, takže se velice těšíme na to, co Natlan přinese po naprosto epickém hudebním závěru Fontaine Archon questu!

Na závěř článku si ukázku Natlan hudby můžeme poslechnout.

Článek Genshin Impact 5.0: Natlan a nový pity systém! se nejdříve objevil na GAME PRESS.

Greetings, Travelers! As Genshin Impact approaches its fifth year, we are excited to welcome the sixth major nation of Teyvat — Natlan, in the upcoming version 5.0 Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn going live on August 28. Known as the Nation of War or the Nation of Pyro where Saurians have lived alongside humans since time immemorial, Natlan and her people are distinguished from other nations not only by their unique tribal traditions and natural environments, but also by their agility and their unparalleled movement capabilities blessed by the power of Pyro. Today, we’ll share some useful tips to help you explore this new region like a local or in the form of a Saurian!

We would also like to invite all Travelers who have completed Archon Quest Prologue: Act III Song of Dragon and Freedom in Mondstadt to visit Natlan using an unlocked Teleport Waypoint located at its entrance. Travelers who reached Adventure Rank 28 or above who have completed the Archon Quest Chapter I: Act III A New Star Approaches in Liyue can move on to the Archon Quests in Natlan without having to first complete the prerequisite quests of other nations.

Become a Saurian

The dragons in Natlan are called Saurians, and they are the result of a long evolution and coexisting with humans. Located west of the Desert of Hadramaveth in Sumeru, Natlan has a varied panorama ranging from canyons and cliffs to flowing waters and hot springs, and even dangerous volcanoes. Version 5.0 will offer the opportunity to meet three of the six local tribes, the Children of Echoes, the Scions of the Canopy, and the People of the Springs, to discover how their members move in steep and difficult-to-cross landscapes thanks to their respective Saurians.

For reasons that are still unclear, Travelers are unable to unlock the power of the Pyro element upon their arrival in Natlan, but you will be able to transform yourself into a Saurian temporarily by indwelling them or their Spiritsconce to roam around during your adventure!

The first Saurian you may indwell is a Tepetlisaurus. They are faithful companions taken in by the Children of Echoes, the tribe known for its expert miners and talented dancers inside the canyon. Transforming into a Tepetlisaurus allows you to burrow underground and climb cliffs. By indwelling a Yumkasaurus, you will be able to move travel through mid-air swiftly, reach high places with ease, and experience for yourself why the Scions of the Canopy that hang from steep cliffs with ropes, adore these Saurians as extreme sports enthusiasts. If you approach the People of the Springs, a laidback tribe who is known for their hot springs, try indwelling the Koholasarus to take a dip in the water, hot springs, and even the flowing Phlogiston streams in the air.

Use a new resource

In the Nation of Pyro, the Pyro element can materialize as a unique resource known as Phlogiston. Phlogiston comes in different forms and can be utilized by the locals as a brand-new resource in movement or combat. Once you indwell a Saurian, you may notice that your skills will consume a separate Phlogiston bar located to the right of your Saurian form. Natlan’s characters also have a Phlogiston bar which appears above their HP bar. Throughout your journey, you may come across Phlogiston, either as harvestable resources, or useful tools such as the Spiritways of flowing Phlogiston, offering fast tracks to the Koholasarus and warriors from the People of the Springs to travel.

Warriors of Natlan can further enhance their abilities through the ancient ritual of Phlogiston Engravings, and thus gain the Nightsoul’s Blessing. Glowing patterns will appear on characters under the influence of the Nightsoul’s Blessing, granting them an advantage in combat.

Team up with local warriors

As the Nation of War, Natlan has experienced countless crises and dangers in numerous battles in which both locals and Saurians have fought valiantly. The Ancient Names of brave warriors are passed down from generation to generation to honor their legacy. At the Stadium of the Sacred Flame, each of the six tribes designates a Champion from among the greatest warriors who make up its ranks, and we will have the opportunity to recruit three of them from the Children of Echoes, the Scions of the Canopy, and the People of the Springs. Each of these Champions is distinguished by unique traits and abilities reflecting their tribe.

Our first companion from Natlan is Kachina, a four-star Geo polearm wielder from the Children of Echoes. Not only will we meet her from the very beginning of our journey, we can even recruit her for free as a reward for completing Act I of Natlan’s Archon Quest. Kachina is able to summon Turbo Twirly and ride it to scale walls and cliffs in daily exploration, and also unleash ground-slam attacks to deal AoE Geo DMG in combat.

Kinich, famous for his hunting skills in the Scions of the Canopy, is a five-star Dendro claymore warrior who wields the grappling hook expertly, so as to swiftly swing through the air and easily reach great heights, or link to enemies and perform Loop Shots to deal significant damage. Interestingly, Kinich is accompanied by the Almighty Dragonlord, Ajaw, who is capable of unleashing dragon-breaths at intervals to deal AoE Dendro DMG when Kinich casts his Elemental Burst.

If you’re visiting the People of the Springs, Mualani, the owner of a watersports equipment store and a renowned local tour guide, is your ideal companion. Fond of watersports including swimming, surfing, and beach volleyball, this five-star Hydro catalyst wielder can mount her Sharky Surfboard and quickly move across water, liquid Phlogiston, and flat ground. In combat, as Mualani surfs around on her Sharky Surfboard, she can mark enemies in her path and inflict Sharky’s Bites on them, dealing increased Hydro DMG after multiple hits.

Natlan’s three playable characters are able to locate and mark local specialties, which benefits their entire party while interacting with certain harvestable items: Kachina can restore Stamina, Kinich can increase Movement Speed, and Mualani can restore Phlogiston. In version 5.0’s Event Wishes, Mualani and Kachina will debut in the first phase along with Kaedehara Kazuha’s rerun, and Kinich’s debut will come with the Raiden Shogun in the later phase.

Try the Tribal Chronicles

To better unveil the history and heroic tales of each tribe, the Reputation System returns to Natlan through the Tribal Chronicles, a new series of three-act narrative quests for each tribe that weaves together traditions, stories, and people that replaces the Story Quests in Natlan. Visit each tribe’s Obsidian Totem Pole to unlock their Tribal Chronicles, as well as their Bounties and Supply Notices. Completing these Tribal Chronicles not only provides a deeper and immersive understanding of the customs and culture of different tribes but also earns Tribe Reputation EXP and rewards for the corresponding tribe.

In addition, World Quests, exciting stories, as well as Archon Quests await you in Natlan with many surprises and rewards. However, we will leave Travelers to explore all this new content at their own pace. The Sacred Flame burns with an incandescent glow, and ignites the hearts of the brave! We look forward to seeing you in-game when Genshin Impact version 5.0 goes live August 28!

Since its initial release date nearly four years ago, Genshin Impact has developed a massive following on PC, mobile, and PlayStation, with no signs of slowing down. If you know about this famous gacha game but never got the chance to play it, you'll now have another opportunity to with its release on Xbox consoles on November 20. For those on other platforms, you'll get to dive into the new region of Natlan soon, too.

During the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream on August 20, MiHoYo revealed that Genshin Impact will launch on Xbox series X/S and Xbox One on November 20, 2024. You'll have three months to decide whether to swap platforms or try it for the first time.

Even sooner than that, Genshin Impact's sixth nation, Natlan, will become available on August 28, giving everyone on PlayStation, PC, and mobile a chance to dive deep into a new region in just over one week. Like previous region updates, it'll come with its own set of resources, bosses, and quests to complete. During the trailer, we also get a chance to meet Mualani, Kachina, and Kinich, who'll all be future playable characters during and after the update.

Xbox players won't quite have a chance to access this new area on launch, but at least it'll be available for the November release.

Genshin Impact's Natlan region will be available on August 28, 2024, and the game will launch on November 20 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

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A Genshin Impact leak has revealed which Opening Characters and Special Guest characters will feature in the Imaginarium Theater during Version 5.0. The challenging game mode pushes Genshin Impact players to invest in their characters' builds and obtain Primogems and other rewards.

HoYoVerse shared a new Genshin Impact trailer for the Natlan region that seems to show a baby Geovishap referred to as “Lil’ Buddy” accompanying the Traveler. After it steps away from Aether and Paimon, it walks around the new region and gives the viewer a chance to see notable places that will debut in 5.0. 

The Genshin Impact “Natlan Preview Teaser - Lil’ Buddy” begins with the new character standing behind Aether and Paimon as they sit on a platform overlooking some cliffs and a valley. It’s distinguished from other, enemy monsters by the red and yellow bow on their tail. After being distracted by a bird, it follows it and goes on a brief journey through a cavern with ruins and crystals, a place alongside a river, and a small settlement in a valley and beside a lake. 

After burrowing underground for a bit in the same way a Geovishap Hatchling does in Genshin Impact, Lil’ Buddy encounters one of the Natlan enemies. It looks like some sort of Elemental Lifeform, with a green color that suggested it could be a Dendro element one. After Lil’ Buddy roars at it, the opponent turns around. This causes Lil Buddy to turn around and run away. 

Here’s the full teaser trailer:

We should learn more about Lil’ Buddy and other elements soon. HoYoVerse will hold the 5.0 Special Program for the game on August 15, 2024. 

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 5.0 update is expected to arrive at the end of August 2024. 

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A Genshin Impact leak reveals a quality-of-life feature that could enhance the experience of long dialogues in quests, a common grievance among players.

Leaker Kuroo (via Game Rant) shared a video of Genshin Impact Version 4.8, showcasing a recap section for quest dialogues. This …

Many mobile games offer hundreds and even thousands of hours of game time without requiring players to spend a dime on it, unless they want to. The 10 best free mobile games players can play right now in 2024 on Android and iOS devices offer content, quality, and worlds worth experiencing without the necessity to pay to enjoy them.

With a focus on games across various genres and styles, these are the 10 best free mobile games worth your attention in 2024.

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact shows the true potential of mobile gaming in 2024 with its continuous updates that improve and expand upon the massive world of Teyvat. There is always a new character to collect, region to explore, and events to partake in. And the best part is most of this is totally free to pursue. The gameplay feels a step above most mobile games, with each playable character having unique powers and the gorgeous cel-shaded, anime-style world.

Pokémon Go

Many years after its unmatched released, Pokémon Go is still going strong with new seasons and frequent releases of new Pokémon to collect. The formula remains the same of walking around the real world to find, catch, and evolve Pokémon. However, raids, various limited-time events, new shiny Pokémon, and more mean this is the best time to check out this game.

Among Us

There is still nothing quite like the mobile game phenomenon that is Among Us. The eternal battle between the crew mates and completing their tasks versus the shadowy imposters is a simple but timeless formula. Whether it is investigating to figure out who the killers are or trying your best to cover your bloody tracks, this is one of the best mobile multiplayer experiences available today.

Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap blends together two of the most compelling ideas for a mobile game: Marvel superheroes and card-battling. Each match only lasts a few minutes with some of the fastest pacing in the genre, which ensures there is the right mix of challenge and excitement. It is just accessible enough, too, to welcome anyone even if you've never played a card game like this before.

Honkai: Star Rail

The other main free mobile game from HoYoVerse is certainly worth a look, even if you aren’t into Genshin Impact. While the style and characters feel quite similar, Honkai: Star Rail trades whimsical fantasy for widespread galactic exploration. In addition, the strategic turn-based RPG combat might be more appealing to those looking for a mobile game with depth but not nearly as demanding.

Roblox

No mobile game in 2024 carries the level of freedom and content as Roblox. Think of any genre or gameplay experience and Roblox likely has it with surprising quality at the same time. Classic games like Murder Mystery 2 let players sus out and defeat the murderer alongside games like Natural Disaster Survival tasks players with staying alive amidst tsunamis and wildfires. There are also newer Roblox experiences these days, such as the incredible Ancient Egypt Roleplay where players start as a peasant and work their way up to pharaoh.

Brawl Stars

Brawl Stars is the latest creation from the makers of Clash of Clans. While it carries the lovable, colorful art style of the studio’s other games, this particular mobile title has a compelling blend of a top-down shooter with the gameplay hook of a MOBA. There are seven different game modes to choose from, including Team Deathmatch-like experiences, objective-based modes, and more.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile

The beauty of Warzone Mobile is how it sacrifices almost nothing to bring a pure Call of Duty battle royale experience to Android and iOS. Out of all of the various first-person shooters on mobile, this is the one that feels the closest to console and PC FPS gameplay. Besides its connection to the other games in the franchise with shared progression, it also includes the return of the beloved Verdansk battle royale map.

Wuthering Waves

The newest contender in the open-world mobile action RPG genre may look like Genshin Impact and carry the same gacha-style mechanics, but Wuthering Waves sets itself apart in terms of its gameplay. The combat centers around Echoes, which players collect from enemies around the world to unlock unique skills and temporary transformations. While it had a rough launch, its movement and combat remain exceptional.

Old School RuneScape

Yes, an entire MMORPG exists on mobile for players to check out for free on Android and iOS. This is the exact same RuneScape fans may remember from their childhood but revamped to work with a mobile control scheme. Moving your character around the world and engaging in the slow-paced but methodical combat feels great. Plus, it offers some of the best gameplay variety from its quests to PvP to just sitting around hacking at the same trees all day.

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Alhaitham is a 5-star Dendro DPS character in Genshin Impact. From his signature Light of Folar Incision to the budget-friendly Harbinger of Dawn, here are the best weapons and artifacts to make Alhaitham a formidable DPS.

Best weapons for Alhaitham

Light of Foliar Incision

Light of Foliar Incision is Alhaitham’s signature 5-star Sword and his best-in-slot. However, its advantage over other 5-star weapons is fairly small. I only recommend pulling for this weapon if you don’t have any of the other 5-star Swords below and don’t want to use a 4-star option.

Primordial Jade Cutter / Uraku Misugiri

These two 5-star Swords are almost as good as Alhaitham’s signature if you happen to have them already. They offer high CRIT stats and passives that are at least somewhat usable. Consider a Geo teammate if using Uraku Misugiri, particularly Zhongli.

Mistsplitter Reforged / Haran Geppaku Futsu / Splendor of Tranquil Waters

These 5-star Swords perform fairly similarly. They each have desirable CRIT stats, and Alhaitham can generally make use of their passive effects. Splendor of Tranquil Waters requires an HP-draining teammate to trigger its passive consistently. Furina is currently the best teammate for this purpose.

Wolf-Fang / The Black Sword

Both of the 4-star Swords from the Battle Pass are useful for Alhaitham. Wolf-Fang is the better of the two, especially with Refinements. At Refinement Rank 5, Wolf-Fang can perform better than some of the 5-stars above. This does, however, require you to buy the Battle Pass five times. You should weigh whether the $50 fixed cost is worth it for you.

Toukabou Shigure / Iron Sting

Toukabou Shigure and Iron Sting are the free-to-play 4-star options. Despite being obtainable for free, they’re not bad at all. Toukabou Shigure was a past event weapon, but Iron Sting can still be crafted for free using billets. Iron Sting Refinements improve Alhaitham’s damage by a small amount; there’s no need to use precious billets on them unless you want to.

Harbinger of Dawn

Harbinger of Dawn is a 3-star Sword, but it still provides value with its hefty CRIT stat and useful passive effect. Harbinger of Dawn is only worth using if you can consistently keep Alhaitham above 90% HP. If you can keep the passive up, Harbinger of Dawn can perform better than the 4-star options above. However, this may not be feasible with Furina or in Bloom-based teams.

Best artifact sets for Alhaitham

4pc Gilded Dreams

Gilded Dreams is Alhaitham’s best artifact set for his personal damage, assuming he has a teammate who can hold 4pc Deepwood Memories. This set gives a variable amount of Elemental Mastery and ATK, depending on his teammate composition. Luckily for Alhaitham, both of those stats are useful to him.

4pc Deepwood Memories

If Alhaitham is the only Dendro character on the team, or if no one else can hold 4pc Deepwood Memories, then Alhaitham should hold it himself. Alhaitham needs the Dendro RES shred from the 4pc effect.

2pc combos

While you’re still farming for a 4pc set, you can make do with 2pc combos with beneficial stat bonuses. Focus on sets that grant Elemental Mastery and ATK.

Artifact stats to prioritize for Alhaitham

Alhaitham will need about 120-135% Energy Recharge to Burst every rotation, as long as he has a Dendro teammate to feed him energy. With Nahida or Yaoyao, you can stay in the lower end of this range. With Baizhu or Collei, though, you may need more. I recommend putting a Favonius weapon on a teammate if possible.

As for other stats, Alhaitham should focus on CRIT stats, Elemental Mastery, and ATK, in that order of priority. Try to shoot for a 1:2 ratio of CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG.

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A Detailed Look into the Upcoming Pyro Character’s Abilities

Following a recent leak, the kit for the upcoming Genshin Impact Gaming character has been revealed. In this article, we will delve deeper into the specific abilities of this new Pyro character.

Key Takeaways:

• Genshin Impact Gaming Character is a Pyro character who specializes in both offensive and defensive capabilities.
• Gaming’s Elemental Skill (ES) is a mild pyro attack that deals AoE fire damage to enemies within range. This skill can be used both offensively and defensively, depending on the situation at hand.
• Gaming’s Elemental Burst (EB) is a burst of pyro energy that deals a powerful AoE fire damage attack to all enemies within range. This attack can be particularly effective when used in conjunction with other team members’ abilities, such as elemental synergies or crowd control effects.
• Gaming’s offensive capabilities offer a wide range of strategic options for players to utilize during gameplay. From crowd control and area denial effects, to powerful AoE damage attacks and synergistic elemental combinations, Gaming’s offensive abilities provide players with the tools they need to effectively engage with enemies and contribute to their team’s overall success.

Offensive Capabilities

Gaming’s offensive capabilities consist of dealing AoE fire damage and restoring a portion of his health through certain abilities.

AoE Fire Damage

Genshin Impact Gaming Character’s elemental skill deals AoE fire damage, making it an effective tool for clearing groups of enemies. A ‘mild pyro attack’ that deals AoE fire damage to enemies within range. This skill can be used both offensively and defensively, depending on the situation at hand. For example, during crowd control situations, this skill can be used to quickly take down multiple enemies at once, allowing your team to focus on taking down more difficult targets.

Healing Abilities

Genshin Impact Gaming character also possesses healing abilities through certain talents and his elemental burst. These healing capabilities can help Gaming maintain a high level of health during battles, allowing him to deal more damage and contribute effectively to his team. Described as a ‘burst of pyro energy’ that deals a powerful AoE fire damage attack to all enemies within range. This attack can be particularly effective when used in conjunction with other team members’ abilities, such as elemental synergies or crowd control effects.

Genshin Impact Gaming Character’s Role in the Team

Gaming is expected to take on either the sub-DPS or the offensive support role for his team. His offensive capabilities, including his AoE fire damage and healing abilities, make him an excellent choice for either role. Ultimately, Gaming’s versatility allows him to adapt effectively to a wide range of team compositions and playstyles.

Conclusion

In this article, we have taken an in-depth look at the specific abilities of the upcoming Genshin Impact Gaming Character, known as Gaming. We have covered various aspects of his kit, including his offensive capabilities, role in the team, and healing abilities. Overall, Gaming’s versatile abilities make him an excellent choice for both the sub-DPS or the offensive support role in his team. We hope you enjoyed this detailed analysis of Genshin Impact’s upcoming character, Gaming.

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HoYoVerse announced that the 5.0 update for Genshin Impact will make it look prettier on some platforms, however that will also mean a visual performance hit for ones like the PS4. It didn’t offer examples or details, but said all PS4 models will be affected.

HoYoVerse specifically said Genshin Impact will look different on the PS4 and select Android and iOS devices after the update. While the overall improvements being made for 5.0 mean all PS4 versions are affected, only people with Android and iOS phones and tablets with certain processors will notice any negative changes. So A12 iOS devices like some iPads, iPad Airs, and iPad Minis, the iPhone XR, and the iPhone XS models will all be included. If someone has an Android device and it uses a Dimensity 1200 (8050), a Kirin 9000SL, a Samsung Exynos 1080, or a Snapdragon 865, the game won’t look as good there. 

The announcement also noted specific examples of how it could look different. Here is what HoYoVerse said to expect:

When playing the game on the devices mentioned above, the resolution of some image details and smaller objects will decrease, the effect range of some special effects will decrease, etc.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. There’s no release date for the 5.0 Genshin Impact update just yet. The 4.6 update appeared on April 24, 2024, and HoYoVerse already started teasing the 4.7 characters like Sigewinne the Melusine. 

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From the second the mysterious swordswoman Acheron was revealed in Honkai: Star Rail, fans had an inkling that there was more to her than developer HoYoverse was letting on. The release of version 2.0 in February confirmed they were correct, showing her to be a semi-amnesiac who barely knows herself. But with the…

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The Iridescent Arataki Rockin’ for Life Tour de Force of Awesomeness is the flagship event for Version 4.6 of Genshin Impact. Since this is a multi-part event, here are some tips to quickly breeze through each activity and earn all rewards, including the 4-star character Gorou.

To start the event, complete the associated quest. You should have received it automatically when you logged in. Head over to Watatsumi Island and engage in some dialogue to unlock the Iridescence Tour event activities.

The Iridescence Tour event lasts until May 27, 2024. Be sure to complete it and claim all of your rewards by then!

Xtreme Carnival Ensemble

The Xtreme Carnival Ensemble is the rhythm game portion of the Iridescence Tour event. There are seven stages in total. You’ll need to attain at least 80% accuracy on Pro mode to earn all rewards. Here are some tips that might help make it easier:

Use Cascade mode. Open the Settings menu in the upper right side of the event screen. Under the Basic menu, select Interface Styles and tweak things to your preferences. We found Cascade mode the easiest to see.

It’s easier on mobile. If you have a phone or tablet capable of running Genshin Impact, and you’re having trouble with the keyboard or controller inputs, try playing the rhythm game stages on a mobile device. The stages are designed for two thumbs, and the touchscreen is a more intuitive interface for a game like this.

Trillion Trinket Trawl

The Trillion Trinket Trawl is a series of open-world objectives. Here’s everything you’ll need to do and how to get them done quickly.

1. Defeat three types of Ruin machines. Teleport to the south teleporter in Araumi on Narukami Island. Glide north and defeat the dormant Ruin Hunter at the top of the cliff. Glide down to the east and defeat the dormant Ruin Grader.  Finally, defeat one of the three triangular Ruin Cruisers patrolling the Araumi area. If you stay near where the Ruin Grader was, they should eventually make their way to you.
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2. Defeat two types of Primal Constructs. Teleport to the entrance of The Mausoleum of King Deshret in the Sumeru desert. There are two Primal Constructs just inside the mausoleum. Defeating both of them counts toward this objective.
3. Defeat three types of Clockwork Meka. Teleport to the teleporter northeast of the Central Laboratory Ruins in the northernmost region of Fontaine. There are two Meks on the shore to the south. Defeat them and follow the beach to the west to find two more Meks. As long as you defeat three different types, this objective is complete.
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4. Photograph two types of birds. Teleport to the Statue of the Seven in the Liffey region of Fontaine. There’s a red finch and a blue finch right when you spawn in. Don’t move; just pull out your Kamera from your Paimon menu and snap two photos of the birds. The Kamera gadget will not work; you must use the Kamera from your Paimon menu.
5. Photograph two types of dogs. Teleport to the Adventurer’s Guild in the Court of Fontaine. Follow the street around to the southeast, and you’ll find two dressed-up poodles on the right side of the road. Snap a photo of them through your Paimon menu (not the Kamera gadget!).
6. Photograph two types of cats. Teleport to Asase Shrine on Seirai Island in Inazuma. There are plenty of cats here. Photograph two cats with different colors using the Kamera in your Paimon menu.
7. Gather three Sango Pearls. Teleport to the north teleporter on Watatsumi Island. Glide south and drop down to a series of small waterfalls. There are several Sango Pearls at the base of the falls.
8. Gather three Starconches. Teleport to the Domain of Guyun in Guyun Stone Forest in Liyue. Head west to find three Starconches sitting on the beach.
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9. Gather three different green plants. Teleport to the Statue of the Seven at Windrise in Mondstadt. There’s a Mint to the left of where you spawn in, several Windwheel Asters scattered around, and some Calla Lilies on the riverbank.

A Meeting of Melodies

These are a series of music note puzzles where you must select the correct notes to finish the melody. Notes can be one of three clefs: treble (𝄞), alto (𝄡), and bass (𝄢). The answers to each puzzle are below.

Venue Decorations

Completing various objectives in Trillion Trinket Trawl and A Meeting of Melodies will unlock various venue decorations. Just do the open-world tasks and music note puzzles, report back to Dvorak, and ask to decorate the venue. Unlocking more decorations progresses the event story.

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What are the best free MMOs on PC? There's been an explosion of free-to-play options in recent years, especially in the massively multiplayer online space. We're here to help you find the genuinely enjoyable free MMO experiences and avoid the cheap cash-ins.

Even if your bank account is best friends with the number zero, our list of the best free MMORPGs currently available on PC promises endless hours of gameplay at absolutely no cost. From space games to anime games, let’s take a look at some of the best free PC games that are available to play without breaking the bank.

When is the Genshin Impact Sethos banner release date? As Sethos is the upcoming four-star character arriving in the anime game, he won't be getting his own banner. Don't worry, we expect him to feature on either (or both) of the five-star characters he arrives alongside.

Sethos is one of the new and upcoming Genshin Impact characters who we should be seeing very soon alongside the two five-star characters, Clorinde and Sigewinne. He has been officially announced by Hoyoverse, so it's likely he'll be in the next update. He is an Electro bow user from the Sumeru deserts, and has already appeared in Cyno's 4.6 questline, as well as the 4.6 livestream.

Want to know about the Genshin Impact maintenance schedule? Before every major Genshin Impact update, Hoyoverse takes the popular anime game down for maintenance, which tends to last a few hours while the team applies all of the new content.

These major patches bring everything, from all-new Genshin Impact banners and Genshin Impact events to completely new regions, like Inazuma or Sumeru. Just like some of the best new MMOs, the Genshin Impact maintenance period happens at the same time for everyone across the globe. We’ll keep this guide updated with the latest information on any planned maintenance, as well as when we expect the game servers to come back online in one of the best PC games for lovers of evolving single-player experience.

HoYoVerse’s drip marketing teased the 4.7 Genshin Impact characters, and they include Clorinde, Sethos, and the playable Melusine Sigewinne. There’s no exact release date for their debuts yet, but we get to see art and details about their visions.

Clorinde is a character who we’ve seen in the Genshin Impact Fontaine storyline since it kicked off in 4.0. She’s known as the Champion Duelist, and her Constellation is Rapperia. She is going to be an Electro character. While her weapon type isn’t confirmed, her appearances so far showed her with a sword and gun. 

Here’s her official art and short description from social media:

While Sethos isn’t in Genshin Impact yet, we do know he’ll appear in the latest Cyno character quest chapter in version 4.6. He’s a Desert Envoy with an Electro vision like Cyno. His Constellation is called Basileos Delta. His weapon type wasn’t mentioned, but he’s shown wielding a bow in the official art. 

Here’s his official art and short description:

As for Sigewinne, she is a Melusine like many of the NPCs we have seen in Genshin Impact since coming to Fontaine, only playable. She’s known as the Fortress of Meropide Head Nurse, and her Constellation is Nereides. Her art shows her wielding a gun of sorts. She has a Hydro vision and, given she is a nurse working in a clinic, she appears to be the latest healer for the game.

Here’s her brief story introducing her.

The next new character we’ll see in Genshin Impact is Arlecchino. She debuts when 4.6 starts on April 24, 2024. Lyney, Wanderer, and Baizhu will also return in this next version. 

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and Clorinde, Sethos, and the Melusine Sigewinne will be playable in 4.7.

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It’s been a while since we last heard about the Genshin Impact anime. It’s presumably still in the works, but the wait has been unbearable. Thankfully, even if there isn’t an official anime yet, the fanbase has us covered.

There are a lot of talented animators out there, and some of their work was featured in the latest HoYoFair exhibit. I encourage you to check out the presentation in full, but here’s a highlight of some of my favorite segments!

1. Progenitor: The Surface

Progenitor is an animated Genshin project from DillonGoo Studios. Dillon Gu, director and head of the studio, is a former animator for RWBY, and the influence shows in his unique 3D anime style. 

Progenitor takes Genshin characters and places them in a dystopian cyberpunk setting. I won’t spoil the story for you, but I’m blown away by the detailed environments, fluid fight choreography, and unique takes on Genshin character designs.

If you want to check out the Progenitor series in full, I suggest starting with episodes 1 and 2. I also enjoy The Last Bakery, which features Neuvillette, Xiangling, and Navia in a similar futuristic setting.

2. Ranked Daycare

Ranked Daycare is an animated short by No_Tables, following Lumine and Klee as they fight their way through mobs of enemies in a ranked game mode. Unlike the usual Genshin combat with swords, spears, and elemental abilities, though, Lumine and Klee are equipped with a vast arsenal of elemental firearms.

I love the fresh character designs and how elemental reactions are worked into the gunplay. The animation is a joy to watch, especially with Klee’s adorable giggles as she sets off massive explosions. 

If you want to see more Genshin with guns, check out No_Tables’ previous HoYoFair entry titled Times…Changed?

3. Domain 404

If you prefer a hand-drawn anime style, Domain 404 has you covered. Directed by LucHD, Domain 404 perfectly portrays the chaotic fun of Genshin co-op. A group of four players takes on a domain, but soon find that the game isn’t behaving as they expect.

I thought it was fun to see 5-star characters from Genshin Impact playing the game with different characters. They were playing an actual meta team too, indicating that the creators know the meta. I loved seeing Genshin’s unique co-op combat system portrayed in an animated format. If you’ve ever played co-op in Genshin, you know the pain of realizing that someone brought their C6 Bennett.

4. Moonlit Bamboo Forest

Moonlit Bamboo Forest has a gorgeous painted art style. This short, produced by Passion Paris and directed by David Pagaille, takes place in the forests of Liyue. The story follows a boy setting out on a journey from his hometown, only to run into some strange forest spirits.

It’s stylistically stunning and a real treat for the eyes. Even better, it’s an adaptation of in-game lore that you’ll only come across if you buy a book series from an NPC. When’s the last time you sat down to do some reading in Genshin?

5. Titanslayers: Edge of Oblivion

Created by KIERU, Titanslayers: Edge of Oblivion is an epic fight between some of my favorite Genshin characters and a mysterious beast from the Primordial Sea. As an added bonus, it also features a sweet moment between Beidou and Ningguang.

The short that premiered during the HoYoFair presentation actually appears to be a work in progress. KIERU has commented that, in order to stay true to their original vision, the full short will be released next month. The version we’ve seen looks fantastic already, so I can’t wait to see what the finished animation will look like.

The Song Burning in the Embers

Unlike the others on this list, The Song Burning in the Embers is an official animated short from HoYoverse. It provides a glimpse into Arlecchino’s backstory and how she became the Father of the House of the Hearth. I love everything about it, except the fact that it’s not part of the official Genshin Impact anime series.

I’m glad there’s plenty of animated Genshin content to enjoy, whether it comes directly from HoYoverse or from a myriad of talented creators. The wait for the Genshin Impact anime series continues, but in the meantime, we’re being fed well. I just hope the anime doesn’t end up floating around forever, like the potential Nintendo Switch version of Genshin Impact.

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Two new artifact sets are coming to Genshin Impact Version 4.6: Unfinished Reverie and Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy. Let’s take a look at the new gear and see if they’re worth farming for any of your characters.

Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy effect explained

Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy’s 4pc effect grants up to 54% DMG bonus when a character’s Bond of Life increases or decreases.

Bond of Life is a debuff that prevents a character from receiving a certain amount of healing. Any healing they receive will reduce their Bond of Life bar instead of replenishing their HP. Bond of Life must be fully cleared before they can begin filling their HP bar.

Bond of Life can be applied by certain enemies (like Fatui Operatives) or from certain weapon effects (some Fontaine craftables). Unless a character can apply Bond of Life to themselves, they are unable to activate Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy’s 4pc effect.

Who can use Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy?

As of Version 4.6, there’s only one character in Genshin Impact who consistently uses the Bond of Life mechanic: Arlecchino. Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy is tailor-made for Arlecchino, and is likely to be her best artifact set. However, Gladiator’s Finale or Echoes of an Offering are also good artifact sets that may be easier to farm. Both sets can be obtained through artifact strongboxes.

Since few characters can use either Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy or Unfinished Reverie, it might be better to farm for an alternate artifact set for Arlecchino, even if it’s not her best-in-slot.

Unfinished Reverie effect explained

The 4pc effect for Unfinished Reverie has several parts to it:

• Gain 50% DMG bonus when out of combat for more than 3 seconds.
• When you start combat, if there are no Burning enemies nearby, this buff starts to decrease.
• If there are Burning enemies nearby, this buff increases up to 50%.

Note that the buff caps out at 50%. Having Burning enemies nearby doesn’t double the buff; it just maintains it at 50%.

Being on-field or off-field doesn’t matter. The text specifies “in combat,” which means enemies have noticed you and you hear battle music.

Who can use Unfinished Reverie?

As of Genshin Impact Version 4.6, I don’t recommend pure Burning teams in general. Burning has a lot of potential for self-damage and there are other reactions that make better use of Dendro.

That said, Unfinished Reverie might have a niche use in Burnmelt teams. Burnmelt uses Burning to establish a Pyro aura, then triggers Melt with a Cryo DPS character. You could, in theory, use Unfinished Reverie for Burnmelt Ganyu. However, this locks Ganyu to Burnmelt teams, and she would be better off with Shimenawa’s Reminiscence or Wanderer’s Troupe instead.

Are the new artifacts in 4.6 worth farming?

As of Version 4.6, Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy and Unfinished Reverie are not worth farming for. Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy might be worth it for Arlecchino if you’re intent on getting the absolute best gear for her, but there are more efficient places to spend your Resin.

This may change in the future as Genshin Impact adds new characters, weapons, and mechanics. But for now, you can skip the new domain.

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„Všechny mé plány potřebují oběti, které je uskuteční.
Mráz znachoví pod rudým měsícem, z temnoty se ozvou tóny symfonie a nenechají odvátá tajemství spát,
dokud nezbyde nic než čekat na příchod osudu.“
Těmito slovy nás uvádí do svých sítí čtvrtý Harbinger The Knave – neboli Arlecchino.

S Knave jsme se setkali již na začátku spletité zápletky Fontaine. Od jejího představení se stala jednou z nejočekávanějších postav, která se stane součástí výběru hratelných charatkerů. Naše očekávání se naplní již 24. Dubna, kdy vychází verze 4.6. pod názvem „Two Worlds Aflame, the Crimson Night Fades“. V tomto updatu se krom Arlecchino dočkáme i zatím poslední části Fontaine oblasti Petrichor, ve které budeme odhalovat tajemství zaniklé říše Remurie. Pro fanoušky lore je toto tedy velmi tučný update! Další novinkou je pokračování příběhu Cyna ze Sumeru, dozvíme se více o původu jeho božských schopností a potkáme uplně nové charaktery.

Herní styl Arlecchino se budou točit okolo mechaniky Bond of Life. S množstvím debuffu se bude této pyro bojovnici zvyšovat síla útoků, po splnění hranice pak z normálních útoků budou očarované na pyro element. Její speciální talent zajistí, že Arlecchino sice nebude moci obdržet léčení od jiných postav – což by snižovalo zesílení z Bond of Life – ale získá léčení ze stacků Blood-Debt Directives. Dalo by se říct, že je tento kit až upírsky laděný. Na banneru bude už v první části verze, spolu s pyro lučistníkem Lyneym z sirotčince vedéno právě Arlecchino. V druhé části se objeví dendro léčitel Baizhu z Liyue a anemo Wanderer ze Sumeru.

Krom hratelné formy se Knave ukáže i jako nový weekly boss. V příběhu se dozvíme více o sirotčinci House of Hearth, jeho členech a minulosti. Během boje se bude opět používat Bond of Life a ukázky slibují opravdu zajímavý a složitý souboj.

V tomto updatu je kladen největší důraz na novou lokaci Petrichor. Bude obsahovat trosky legendární Remurie, ze které vzniklo dnešní Fontaine. Dvě hlavní oblasti Sea of Bygone Eras a Nostoi Region nabídnou nové challenge, truhly k posbírání a samozřejmě tajemství k odhalení. Petrichor ovšem vypadá naprosto fantasticky, a věříme, že Hoyoverse nenechá tuto vizuální nádheru bez nějakého napínavého příběhu.

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Hlavní hvězdou lokace bude nový world boss, Statue of Marble and Brass. Vývojářům se povedlo přinést do hry další zajímavý design. Bosse bude potřeba farmit pro Arlecchino, nenechte si jej tedy utéct!

Eventy v nové verzi nás vrátí převážně do ostrovní Inazumy, kde oblíbený Arataki Itto pořádá další hudební festival. Odměnou za splnění výzev eventu bude čtyřhvězdičkový geo support Gorou. Vrací se nám prop hunt minihra Windtrace s novými mechanikami, často přirovnávanými k Dying Light 2. Další event se bude točit okolo záhadné komise od Adventurer’s Guild, a klasicky nás nemine event zaměřený na souboje – tentokrát ve verzi Vibrocrystals, kde budeme získávat buffy dle kombinace krystalů.

V poslední řadě nás čeká další várka quality of life updatů. Do hry přibudou nové avatary, které můžete nastavit na profilu, funknce rychlécho spuštění weekly fightů bez nutnosti odehrát příběhový quest, vylepšení kompasu na hledání pokladů a také například zlepšení funkcí v Serenitea teapotu.

Verze 4.6. přichází ve středu 24.04. na všechny platfomy. Pro více informací můžete sledovat oficiální sociální sítě hry. @GenshinImpact

Článek Genshin Impact verze 4.6: Arlecchino, Petrichor a nový boss fight! se nejdříve objevil na GAME PRESS.

HoYoVerse offered more insight into its Genshin Impact Teyvat Nature Discovery Tour with Discovery, noting some of the places where it will be held and teasing some of the characters and merchandise that could appear. Things start on March 15, 2024. 

First, in case you missed it, here is the teaser trailer from the 4.5 Special Program. It highlighted that this is part of the Genshin 4 Good endeavor and included images of wildlife and the world. It also showed how Kaveh is the highlighted character connected to the event.

Next, here’s the teaser image suggesting which characters will be spokespeople for the Genshin Impact Teyvat Nature Discovery Tour alongside Kaveh. Tighnari is very obviously in the center image, due to his unmistakeable ears. Characters like Kokomi and Beidou also appear to be a part of the promotion.

As for the real world events and merchandise, those will take place in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK starting on March 15, 2024 in some locations. Genshin Impact merchandise sales will go to the charity Cool Earth. People can turn in recyclable plastic bottles for merchandise coupons, but items from vending machines, and take part in a “special challenge.”

Here’s the list of places of where and where the offline benefit will take place:

• March 15-17, 2024 - 157 Montfichet Rd, London E20 IEJ, United Kingdom
• March 16-17, 2024 - Rosa-Luxemburg-Strabe 9-13, 10178 Berlin, Germany
• March 29-30, 2024 - Viale di Valle Aurelia, 30, 00167 Roma RM, Italy
• March 30-31, 2024 - 101 Porte Berger, 75001 Paris, France

And here’s a gallery of the images HoYoVerse shared with us showing maps and times for set-ups.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices.

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„Blades Weaving Betwixt Brocade“ je název nové verze, které se dočkáme již 13. března. Nahradí končící oslavy nového roku v Liyue. Update přinese také dlouho leakovaný zcela nový tip banneru „Chronicled Wish“. Novou pětihvězdičkovou postavou bude Geo modní návrhářka Chiori z Inazumy, se kterou jsme se setkali během filmového eventu o několik verzí zpátky.

Pojďme začít tím nejzajímavějším, co nás od příštího týdne čeká, tedy čtvrtý tip banneru Chronicled Wish. S přibývajícím počtem postav se prodlužují prodlevy mezi jednotlivými reruny, a stává se tak obtížnější získat postavu, po které toužíte. Popřípadě toužíte být Mona-main a stále vám Mona na účtu nepřistála, či by váš tým byl silnější, kdyby ste získali Wolf’s Gravestone? To vše teď bude možné. Banner totiž nabídne výběr konkrétní postavy či zbraně, kterou si budete moci přát. U postav bude fungovat stejný systém pity jako u charakterových bannerů, tudíž budete mít 50% šanci na to získat toho, po kom toužíte. Další pětihvězda už bude ta garantovaná Mona. U zbraní tato nepříjemnost odpadá a prostě budete točit dokud se nepoštěstí, samozřejmě maximálně do 80. přání. Chronicled Wish Banner bude využívat fialové Intertwined Fates, neboť obsahuje i postavy z limitovaných bannerů, takže bohužel nelze použít ty nahromaděné modré.

První polovina patche přinese na banneru novou pětihvězdičkovou geo postavu Chiori. Její výbava čerpá z ATK a DEF%, což jsme dlouho neviděli, celé Sumeru bylo postavené na elemental mastery. Její schopnosti působí AOE poškození a přivolává Sode panenku, která zůstává několik vteřin v boji, i když zvolíte jinou aktivní postavu. Pokud jsou na herním poli jiné geo konstrukty, poškození panenky i konstruktu se zvyšuje. Spolu s ní na banneru se vrací Geo démonický válečník Arataki Itto, který se s Chiori skvěle doplňuje. Ittův azreál zahrnuje konstrukt – tedy kravičku Ushiho, který bude skvěle fungovat se Sode panenkou.

V druhé polovině se vrací jedna z nejlepších a nejsilnějších postav v Genshinu, které lze získat – soudce Neuvillete, který bombarduje žebříčky při solo čištění veškerého end-game obsahu a spolu s ním i nejlepší support – větrný Kaedehara Kazuha. Dá se tedy říct, že se bude jednat o velmi silný a žádaný banner. Geo týmy jsou zábavné, často je ale velmi zdlouhavé získat z nich plný potenciál a vyžaduje to více investice do postav i zbraní. Zato Neuvillete a Kazuha jsou velmi variabilní do velké většiny týmů, zvažte tedy, kam zainvestujete svoje primogemy!

Hlavní event se bude točit okolo Alchymistického festivalu v Mondstadu, kde budeme asistovat čarodějce Lise při jejích pokusech proměnit vodu ve víno a vytvořit zlato. Součástí eventu bude i minihra, ve které se dostaneme do role manažera krámku s magickým zbožím a našim cílem bude mít co největší zisky a co nejmenší náklady. Odměnou za splnění všech výzev bude limitované čtyřhvězdičkové kopí Dialogues of Desert Sages, které rozšíří váš arsenál o další HP% zbraň, tentokrát perfektní pro healery.

Pro hráče, kteří preferují spíše klidnější herní obsah je přímo jako stvořený event Feline Fortress Furrdyssey“, ve kterém budeme hladit a mazlit kočky. Pro ty akčnější bude zase event ve střílení z kanonů.

Pro nové hráče se objeví funknce „Training Guide“, která pomůže s výběrem správné zbraně a artefaktového setu pro vybranou postavu a také odnaviguje na sběr potřebných materiálů. Vývojáři slibují, že tento průvodce bude velmi snadno přehledný a hráčům se bude dobře sledovat postup hrou a množství chybějících materiálů. Training Guide bude dostupný v Paimon Menu, tudíž nebude nijak překážet těm zkušenějším.

Verze 4.5. přichází 13. března v 5:00 SEČ, a bude dostupná na všech platformách.

Článek Genshin Impact verze 4.5: Chiori, Mondstat event a nový tip banneru se nejdříve objevil na GAME PRESS.

Chiori is a 5-star Geo character in Genshin Impact whose damage scales with both ATK and DEF stats. Because DEF is important to Chiori, you will want to Ascend her to level 90 as soon as possible. Here are all of Chiori’s Ascension materials you’ll need to achieve that goal!

Character Ascension

Coppelia

Chiori uses the purple Ousia version of Artificed Spare Clockwork Components as her boss materials. The Icewind Suite duo can be found near the Opera Epiclese. Talk to Maillardet and be sure to choose the “Dirge of Coppelia” challenge each time you fight this boss.

You’ll need 46 Components in total, which will take an average of 18 boss runs or about 720 Resin at World Level 8.

Dendrobium

Chiori requires Dendrobiums, the Inazuman local specialty. It can be found growing in old battlefields on Kannazuka and Yashiori Island. There are 55 Dendrobiums to be collected in the overworld.

You will need 168 Dendrobiums to fully Ascend Chiori. Local specialties respawn 48 hours after collecting, so if the ones in your world aren’t enough, you might want to politely ask a co-op host for theirs.

Spectral Husks

Spectral Husks drop from all Specter enemies, regardless of element. Specters are most commonly found around Watatsumi and Seirai Islands in Inazuma, but there are also a few in Sumeru.

To max out her character levels, Chiori requires 18 Spectral Husks, 30 Spectral Hearts, and 36 Spectral Nuclei. You will need more if you plan on leveling her Talents.

Prithiva Topaz

As a Geo character, Chiori uses golden Geo Prithiva Topazes in order to Ascend. Unfortunately, you can’t get these from her world boss, the Icewind Suite. If you don’t have enough on hand, you can convert other gems to Geo using Dust of Azoth.

Chiori will need 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, and 6 Gemstones to fully Ascend.

Talent Levels

Light Books

Chiori’s Talents require Light books to level up. You can farm these from the Inazuma Talent domain on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Chiori will require 9 brown books, 63 silver books, and 114 gold books to fully level her Talents. This is roughly 2,480 Resin, depending on how lucky you are with drops.

Spectral Husks

Specters can be found primarily on Watatsumi and Seirai Islands in Inazuma. All Specters drop the same class of materials, regardless of their element.

Chiori’s Talents will require 18 Spectral Husks, 66 Spectral Hearts, and 93 Spectral Nuclei to reach max level.

Lightless Silk String

Chiori’s weekly boss is the All-Devouring Narwhal, who drops Lightless Silk Strings. You can unlock this boss domain in the overworld by completing the Fontaine Archon Quests, but if you’re not quite there yet, you can still initiate the challenge through the Adventurer’s Handbook.

Chiori will need 18 Strings in total. This means around 8 weeks of farming, depending on your luck.

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It’s that time of the patch cycle again, where HoYoverse announces all of the new content coming to Genshin Impact. In case you missed the livestream, here’s everything that was announced for Genshin Impact Version 4.5: Blades Weaving Betwixt Brocade!

4.5 livestream Primogem codes

DAKTDBWTZTYR
AT3BDSWTYBKD
5TKAUAWAGBJR

Each code grants 100 Primogems and various other materials. Redeem them either in-game or on the official site. These codes expire within a matter of hours, so be quick!

4.5 new characters

The one new character coming to Genshin Impact Version 4.5 is Chiori, the seamstress of the Chioriya Boutique. We’ve met Chiori before during Version 4.3’s flagship event, Roses and Muskets, during which she was a costume designer. Now, she makes the step from NPC to a fully playable character.

Chiori is a 5-star Geo Sword user who summons dolls in order to deal with off-field Geo damage. The number of dolls she can create depends on how many Geo constructs are on the field, hinting at potential synergies with other Geo characters like Geo Traveler, Ningguang, Zhongli, Albedo, or Itto. Her damage scales with both ATK and DEF stats, which could lead to interesting builds.

Her signature weapon, Uraku Misugiri, will also have a DEF bonus, making it a potential option for Albedo. If you’re an Albedo haver who missed out on the 4-star event weapon Cinnabar Spindle, be on the lookout for more details on Chiori’s weapon.

4.5 banners

The banners during the first half of Genshin Impact Version 4.5 will feature Chiori (5-star Geo Sword) and Arataki Itto (5-star Geo Claymore). The characters will be accompanied by their signature weapons: Uraku Misugiri (5-star Sword) and Redhorn Stonethresher (5-star Claymore).

The second half of 4.5 will feature reruns of Neuvillette (5-star Hydro Catalyst) and Kaedehara Kazuha (5-star Anemo Sword). They will also likely be paired with their signature weapons: Tome of the Eternal Flow (5-star Catalyst) and Freedom-Sworn (5-star Sword).

There’s no news yet on the featured 4-stars for these upcoming banners. We can expect 4-stars to be revealed a few days before each of the banners go live.

4.5 new banner type: Chronicled Wish

For the first time, Genshin Impact is introducing an entirely new banner type: the Chronicled Wish. This banner will run concurrently to other banners and feature an assortment of 5-star characters and weapons. You will be able to choose which of the characters or weapons you want with a Fate Point system that’s much more forgiving than the weapon banner.

The six featured characters are all from Mondstadt. The weapons are mostly from Mondstadt, but include two Sumeru weapons: Beacon of the Reed Sea and Hunter’s Path.

It looks like the Chronicled Wish will be a way for players to obtain standard characters/weapons or older limited characters. Chronicled Wish banners in the future will only feature 5-stars who have had three event banners already.

We covered this new banner type in more detail in a separate post.

4.5 new events

Alchemical Ascension is the flagship event for Genshin Impact Version 4.5. This management sim takes place in Mondstadt, where you set up a shop to brew and sell alchemical potions. Completing this event rewards you with the 4-star event polearm Dialogues of the Desert Sages, as well as another mysterious item called “Exalted Earth.” 

Feline Fortress Furrdyssey has you taking care of and petting cats. This might just make 4.5 my favorite Genshin patch ever.

Rolling Crossfire is a minigame that tasks players with shooting elemental rounds at Slimes on a board, triggering reactions in order to clear them out.

The Great Fayz Reaction Debate sees the return of the time-stop mechanic of Fayz Potions. It looks like this combat event is slightly different from its last iteration though, so we may have to just play it and see.

Leyline Overflow will close out Version 4.5 with double drops from Leylines in the overworld. This will be a great time to farm for character EXP and Mora if you need them.

Other additions in Version 4.5

Chiori’s Story Quest will be available as soon as Version 4.5 goes live. New Hangout Events are on the way, too, including one for Lynette.

A Training Guide system is coming to the character menu. Newer players will be able to see build advice based on their World Level and what other players have equipped. Older players will be able to see these suggestions too, but take them with a grain of salt, since player data doesn’t always translate well into optimized endgame build guides.

Genius Invokation TCG will receive yet another update with the addition of new cards for Electro Cicin Mage, Neuvillette, Charlotte, and Kirara.

Genshin Impact will also collaborate with the Discovery Channel to host events that raise awareness about environmental conservation. While this collaboration won't have any in-game effects, it will still be something cool to look out for.

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Thanks to the 4.5 Special Program, we now know the Genshin Impact release date and next banner characters. The new events headed to the game also appeared in both the showcase and a new trailer ahead of the update’s March 13, 2024 debut.

First, here’s the trailer for the update. It will take us back to Mondstadt. The Alchemical Ascension seasonal event will take place and involve running a potion shop. 

As for the new 4.5 Genshin Impact characters, the only totally new one is Chiori. She ended up being teased back in January 2024. She will be a five-star Geo character who wields a sword. Brittany Lauda voices her in English, while Ayane Taketatsu plays her in Japanese. When she attacks, she’ll summon an automaton named Tamoto to assist her. There will also be a Cisoria Chapter: Act 1 story quest associated with her. The first half of the banners will feature Chiori and Itto. The second half will have Neuvillette and Kazuha. Also, the new Chronicles Wish Event Wish will feature designated five-star characters like Albedo, Diluc, Eula, Jean, Klee, and Mona. 

Finally, here’s the full showcase. It goes over the various additions, as well as touches on the new Character Training Guide and upcoming Feline Fortress Furrdyssey and Rolling Crossfire minigames.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 4.5 release date is March 13, 2024.

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The 4.5 Genshin Impact Special Program is done, and there are three new Primogem codes to redeem. You can claim the items associated with them only on March 1, 2024. 

Here are the Genshin Impact Primogem codes for Special Program 4.5

As with every Genshin Impact showcase, codes appeared between major announcement. Each one gives people 100 Primogems you can spend on things like banner pulls and some sort of in-game item to help improve characters and weapons. You get 300 Primogems total, so basically enough for at least one 160 pull on the banner.

Here are the three codes for March 1, 2024. 

• AT3BDSWTYBKD: 100 Primogems, 5 Hero’s Wits
• 5TKAUAWAGBJR: 100 Primogems, 50,000 Mora
• DAKTDBWTZTYR: 100 Primogems, 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores

The PS4, PS5, and mobile versions of Genshin Impact all involve redeeming the codes in-game. All you need to do is head into Settings, Select account, and then choose to redeem the codes one at a time. If you play on a PC or you have linked your account, then you can head to the official site. You can then copy and paste them that way. All bundles of items arrive in your in-game inbox after being redeemed.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The 4.5 update will arrive on March 13, 2024. People can use and redeem the 4.5 Special Program Genshin Impact Primogem codes until the end of the day on March 1, 2024 or they run out. You can also catch the Special Program on YouTube.

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What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out free gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it’s a great idea to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse’s special programs, revealing information about future updates to the free PC game. They can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events.  You can find all the active Genshin codes for February 2024 below, and we'll also detail what they get you, explain how to redeem them, and fill you in on where to look for more.

Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 81 Genshin Impact characters available, providing you with a wide variety of candidates to construct your dream team. But with so many weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favorites can be challenging.

Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. It doesn't matter if your favorite Genshin Impact character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. Being on a lower tier in the free PC game means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. We've spent hundreds of hours trying different variations of teams in Spiral Abyss to establish who the best characters are in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular Twitter posts and live streams, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned primogems.

With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is always changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner - or event wish - contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There’s also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update.

It's Lantern Rite season yet again in Genshin Impact, bringing with it yet another batch of outfits to collect and buy. Considering we got three outfits for this year’s Lantern Rite, are we even going to get any outfits for the summer? Like it or hate it, Genshin Impact has been a juggernaut game for HoYoVerse, raking in close to $60 million since its launch in 2020 from banner revenues alone. But in comparison to other gacha games, and even non-live-service games, it seems woefully bereft of ways to dress up your beloved characters.

The Lantern Rite 2024 event introduced three new outfits—Ganyu’s, Shenhe’s, and Xingqiu’s. While Xingqiu’s outfit is free from completing mini-games during the Version 4.4 flagship event, you have to pay real world money to obtain Ganyu and Shenhe’s. Personally, I like these skins. Since I still bring Ganyu and Shenhe around me for a lot of content, I thought it was worth shelling out the money to make them look nice. In my opinion, Ganyu's hair in her default look was odd from the back so her Lantern Rite outfit was a major upgrade. The same goes for Shenhe’s new look, which has a very cool aesthetic in my opinion. These are really pretty outfits, just like most of the previous ones HoYoVerse released for Genshin Impact. I’m sure that lots of people bought them. So now the question is: why not more?

This is something that I’ve asked myself every time they announce a new skin. I know I’m not the only one either. Twitter (X) is, to put it lightly, a cesspool on the best of days, especially when it comes to discourse. While I generally don’t enjoy looking at a lot of the more irrational criticisms that people level towards Genshin Impact, I do have to admit that I agree with the confusion when it comes to character outfits. “Why doesn’t HoYoVerse like money?” is a common question I see people throw about, and I’m inclined to ask the same myself.

Since the game came out in September 2020, HoYoVerse has only released a total of thirteen skins. This number jumps to seventeen if you include the government-mandated outfits for Jean, Amber, Mona, and Rosaria. That still seems like a fairly low number, especially for a gacha game like Genshin Impact where the characters’ charm is as much a selling point as their place in the meta. Now, I’ve never been a game dev so I don’t feel comfortable saying what’s easy and difficult to code or design. But one would think that it wouldn’t take up too much time or resources to introduce a skin every patch or so. Barring some exceptions, the outfits don't change anything in voice lines, animations, or effects. So are they really that difficult to make?

I’ve purchased quite a few of the outfits in the game and most of the time when I see someone posting a video or screenshot on social media, they’ve dressed up their character as well. The problem is that all of that is just anecdotal evidence. While we have an idea of how popular each character is based on the revenue their banner generates, it’s a lot harder with character outfits. It’s not as if HoYoVerse has published how much money it earned just from outfits, after all. Perhaps the return is simply not worth the time and effort that its designers and modelers need to put into a skin. Or perhaps the infrequent release schedule is a strategy, making them seem more valuable so you covet them when they appear in the shop.

Outfits are useful for other reasons too, especially when it comes to the older character models. Just compare Itto’s physique to Wriothesley’s. Or take a look at Albedo and Diluc, and then compare their models to Alhaitham or Navia’s. Even if these characters’ default designs are great, their 3D models drastically differ from their key visual or splash art. It was a little disappointing when Diluc got a new outfit but his face still looks quite bizarre compared to other characters. Another disappointment is in the lack of variety in skins. I don't mind necessarily mind only getting outfits for summer and Lantern Rite. But how come more than half of the outfits default to the same black-and-blue color scheme? They’re not even colors that one normally associates with Lunar New Year! But I digress.

“Genshin Impact needs more outfits!” is hardly the most pressing issue in the game. I’m pretty sure that if the game started putting out ten outfits per patch, people would be frothing at the mouths and demanding that HoYoVerse put its efforts towards something more substantial. But it’s certainly been a question that I ask myself every time new drip appears for the characters. At the very least, let’s get some more (varied) seasonal outfits or collaboration outfits with other HoYoVerse games! The possibilities are endless and I’m sure if it’s an outfit for a fan favorite character like Kaveh or Raiden Shogun, people will just eat it all up.

Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.

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Sushiro revealed more information on its upcoming collaboration with Genshin Impact and the merchandise that will appear. You’ll be able to enjoy exclusive menu items, as well as have the chance to get some limited items, between February 21, 2024 and March 24, 2024. 

There will be four different kinds of items on the collaboration menu. The first one is a platter of three nigiri sushi (tamago, maguro, ebi), and the second one is a platter of tuna nigiri (with takuan pickle). You’ll also be able to order shoyu ramen and a soda milk parfait from the menu. The ramen will come with a little Gorou picture and the parfait will come with a Kokomi one. Meanwhile, if you order the sushi, you’ll have a random chance of getting either a Yae Miko, Ayato, Ayaka, or Thoma pick.

You’ll also be able to get in-game rewards like Mora and a sushi recipe when you scan a serial code. This serial code will be valid no matter what server you play on. In order to scan the serial code, you’ll need to keep one of the above picks, since it’s on the back. There are also real-world items you can collect too. Three hundred people will get a chance to obtain a set of six sushi plates, with the six Inazuma characters on them. Finally, if you put in an online order for a take-out set (containing 12 nigiri sushi), you’ll be able to choose between either a Gorou or a Kokomi acrylic stand.

Here's a gallery showing some of the Genshin Impact menu items and merchandise.

Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The Genshin Impact collaboration event at Sushiro in Japan will run from February 21 to March 24, 2024.

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