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HoYoverse is givingGenshin Impactplayers an idea of what to expect from the second half of Version 4.0, detailing the events set to run during the next few weeks. The newest update for the massively popular RPG was one of its biggest of the year, introducing players to the vibrant Hydro region of Fontaine. Alongside three new characters, Fontaine’s addition brought several new gameplay elements to the game with thePneuma and Ousia combat mechanicsand the region’s underwater areas. Now, a whole host of events are set to begin with the update’s second half.
The first half of Version 4.0 largely focused on getting players acquainted withGenshin Impact’s newest region through its story and events. The region’s Archon Quest debuted several important themes of Fontaine revolving around justice, Fontaine’s court system, and the region’s many notable characters. Some of the first half’s events saw players gathering different regional items for rewards, exploring the depths of Fontaine’s underwater chasms, and doing battle with its many new enemies. Now, Version 4.0’s second half features everything from combat challenges to a photo-taking event.
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The official preview posted toGenshin Impact’s social media accounts gives players a closer look at the lineup of events for Version 4.0’s latter half. HoYoverse will kick off the update’s second half with the “Verdict of Blades” event on September 4, thrusting players into combat challenges with a variety of rewards including Primogems. The “Studies in Light and Shadow” event will task players with using a special Kamera to photograph different scenery around Fontaine. Version 4.0’s second half will also featurea “Ley Line Overflow” eventand a new “Heated Battle” challenge for Genius Invokation TCG.
Version 4.0’s second half will welcome two returning five-star characters toGenshin Impact’s gacha banner, both being popular among players. HoYoverse had previously confirmed Version 4.0 would featurere-run banners for Zhongli and Tartaglia, launching on September 5. Zhongli has long been considered one ofGenshin Impact’s strongest support characters while Tartaglia plays a major role in Fontaine’s story. The new re-run banners will also debut a new four-star character with Freminet, the younger brother of Lyney and Lynette.
While the first update ofGenshin Impact’s newest region winds down over the next few weeks, many players are already looking ahead to Version 4.1. HoYoverse has confirmed two new characters will debut with the Version 4.1 update withFontaine’s chief justice Neuvilletteand Fortress of Meropide administrator Wriothesley. The update is also heavily rumored to bring the first expansion to Fontaine, adding the Fortress of Meropide to the playable map. Between new events and new characters on the way,Genshin Impactplayers have plenty to look forward to coming soon.
Genshin Impactis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
