In this article, you can find out exactly when update 4.0 will be released for Genshin Impact, what new banners, characters, events, quests, enemies, bosses and areas are waiting for players, as well as what weapons, artifacts, mechanics and cards for the Holy Call of the Seven will appear in the game. We will gradually update the article, so we recommend that you bookmark it.
Note: Currently, the information below is based not only on the statements of the developers, but also on leaks and files mined by data miners and testers, so it is not 100% reliable and may change over time.
Genshin Impact 4.0 release date
HoYoverse has started releasing updates once every six weeks, so the next patch release should happen August 16, 2023. He will be replaced version 4.1 around September 27 of the current year.
You can preload the client a few days before its release. The developers will probably carry out technical work, which can last up to five hours. Players are usually compensated with 300 Source Stones.
Live streaming on Genshin Impact 4.0
Developers almost always hold special streams one and a half to two weeks before the release of the next update. They are usually carried out on Friday-Sunday. For this reason, version 4.0 livestream is very likely to pass August 4-6 this year at 15:00 Moscow time. During it will place three promo code for 300 primogems.
New banners and characters
Team miHoYo has already introduced three completely new heroes for the game: Lini, Lynette and Fremin, who are connected by family ties. At the same time, insiders shared information about the upcoming banners and the abilities of these characters.
First phase banners
According to dataminers, in the first half of banners The following fighters will be featured:
- 5-star - Yelan (Hydro, Onion) and Lini (Pyro, Onion).
- 4-star - Lynette (Anemo, one-handed sword).
According to reports, Lini will be able to play the role of the main damage dealer, dealing the main damage with her charged shots, elemental skill and elemental explosion. Can sacrifice his health to increase damage. Lynette, on the other hand, can act as a sub-DD/support, buffing the team a bit, scattering elements and pulling enemies into one point (if there is a certain constellation).
As for the weapon banner, you should expect the appearance of the First Great Trick bows (signature for Lini) and Aqua Simulacra in it.
Second phase banners
In the second half of the update, the following fighters can be rerun:
- 5-star - Zhongli (Geo, spear) and Tartaglia (Hydro, Onion ).
- 4-star - Freminé (Cryo, two-handed sword).
In Incarnation of the Divine, you will be able to get the Polar Star Onion and the Vortex Vanquisher polearm.
Hydro Traveler
In Fontaine, players will be able to get a new element for the main character - Hydro. Using an elemental skill, the Traveler will be able to launch water projectiles at enemies (aiming in case of a long press). With an elemental explosion, he will be able to summon a bubble that will periodically deal Hydro damage to nearby enemies.
Judging by the listed abilities, the Hydro Traveler will be able to play the role of a secondary damage dealer in the squad, constantly imposing the necessary status on opponents to create deadly reactions.
New locations and materials
It is already known for sure that Fontaine will finally be added in patch 4.0. Judging by the maps leaked to the Kuki Shinobu: Net, it will be possible to get into it from the northernmost part of the Sumeru desert. Naturally, the developers will not add the entire Hydro region, but only a small part of it, which will include the capital, a small mainland area and islands in the south.
The city itself will be divided into two levels: upper and lower. The latter includes a sewer where the poor and criminals live, and a huge underground prison. Some of these locations were showcased in the teaser trailer for the new area.
Hydrocules
Naturally, a new type of particles will appear in the Hydro region to increase the level of the statues of the seven archons. We are talking about Hydrocules, the number of which will be 361 pieces, however, in this update, you will only be able to collect 120 water oculuses.
New Dungeons
Three dungeons will be added in which it will be possible to obtain completely new sets of artifacts, as well as materials for pumping talents and characters. Their approximate location is shown on the map below.
Local Curiosities
In Fontaine, three new curiosities can be collected at launch:
- Seadew Flower - Needed to upgrade Fremina and create a Hydroculus Echo Stone.
- Soft bell - required for pumping Lynette.
- Rainbow Rose - needed to upgrade Lini and create a Hydroculus Echo Stone.
In the pictures above, by the way, you can see what other materials will be required for the full elevation of new heroes.
New Equipment
Weapon
Players are waiting for two new lines of 4-star weapons at once. The first will be added to the Battle Pass Permit and will consist of the following weapon types: Wolf Fang (one-handed sword), Club of Conversation (two-handed), Burial of the Jade Dragon (catalyst), Heir of the Burning Sun (Onion), and Longsong of the Fjords (spear). You can see their characteristics in the screenshots below.
The second is Fontaine's crafting series, so to get started, you will most likely need to get their recipes by fulfilling certain conditions. This line includes: Grand Finale of the Deep (one-handed sword), Glaive of the Waveshadow (two-handed), A Just Reward (spear), Blazing Clear Waters (catalyst), and Barbara: Flow of Peace (Onion).
Fishing in Fontaine will reward you with a new 4-star one-handed sword in the form of a water pipe Crossing on Flev Sandre. A 5-star Onion will also be added, the First Great Trick, which is Lini's signature.
Artifacts
The above dungeon will drop two new Artifact Sets: Shadow Hunt and Golden Corpse. The first one is perfect for damage dealers whose abilities depend on HP, and the second one is great for sub-DD/supports, who deal the main damage with an elemental skill.
New tasks
Archon Quests
Given the release of Fontaine, we can expect the addition of new story missions. Insiders note that the developers will release two chapters, but their names are still unknown. At the same time, it is indicated that they will require at least the 40th Adventure Rank to start.
Quests of legends and the world
The first chapter of Lini's personal history will be released. It will consist of four missions. To start it, you also need the 40th Adventure Rank.
Of course, the developers have prepared a lot of new world quests, among which there will be several large-scale quest chains that will allow you to get to know the Hydro region and its inhabitants, both terrestrial and underwater.
New mechanics
Diving
One of the main innovations of the game, which will allow players to swim underwater in the various reservoirs of Fontaine. All characters will have the same set of abilities when diving. Some of them are combat - they allow you to fend off monsters.
Endurance will allow you to swim faster underwater. To restore it, you just need to freeze for a while. While diving, you are allowed to use photo mode and call Paimon. Apparently, the characters will be able to dive for any amount of time.
Offering fountain
In the capital, apparently, there will be a special fountain for offerings, which in its functions will resemble the Sacred Sakura from Inazuma or the Tree of Dreams from Sumeru. It is not yet known which items will need to be collected as gifts.
Airships
Due to the enormous size of Fontaine, the developers apparently decided that ordinary teleports would no longer be enough for comfortable movement around the region, so they created a new type of transport - airships. These aircraft will move along certain routes from one station to another.
Judicial system
Insiders say that the Fontaine lawsuits will be a kind of mini-game in which the Traveler can take the side of the defense or the prosecution. It is not yet known exactly how this process will take place. There are only a few screenshots showing fractions and aspect ratio.
New squad selection animations
This is not exactly a mechanic, however, we still added it to this section. The developers are preparing a new menu for choosing a team, which will become more colorful and spectacular. For example, all characters will receive additional animations that will be played when a hero joins a squad.
[media=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1OiEMuE7uE]New Creatures
New Enemies
In Fontaine, players will meet a lot of new enemies, which are various armored crabs, hat-shaped jellyfish, eidolons and crevices. There will also be a few mech enemies, apparently created by local scientists.
New bosses
At this point in time, we know about two new dangerous enemies that can be found in Fontaine. Ice Wind Suite is the first dual boss in the game, which is represented by two mechanical dancers. They have 70% resistance to Anemo and Cryo elements, so it's definitely not worth taking heroes of the corresponding elements to fight them.
The second boss, the Emperor of Fire and Iron, is a giant armored crab with 60% resistance to Pyro. He has a strong shield that can only be removed by using an elemental reaction at the right time.
New animals
Of course, you'll also encounter a host of new animals and fish in the Hydro region, such as octopuses, geese, angel sea hares, otters, finches, petrels, fan-tailed pigeons, and parasols. In the city, by the way, you can meet dressed-up hounds.
Genius Invokation TCG
New cards
Dataminers note that HoYoverse will add three new character cards: Qiqi, Lisa, and Albedo, as well as their talents. Plus, additional support cards will be added, the images of which can be found below.
New events
Fight of mechanical puppets
Most likely, this will be the main event of the patch. You will need to help the workers of the Clockwork Workshop deal with their problems. To do this, you will have to participate in a number of mini-games, earning Secret Copper Clockworks, which can later be exchanged for rewards.
The Science of Light and Shadow: The Enchanting Underwater World
In this event, you need to help Bresson capture various phenomena and objects using a camera. It is necessary to prepare a photo report daily, fulfilling its goals and receiving rewards for this. In general, a standard event for photography.
Historical Memory: Heritage of the Water Nation
As part of this event, you will need to fight the boss Emperor of Fire and Iron and collect certain items in special places.
Blade judgment
A combat challenge in which you will have to visit the hidden mirage in Fontaine and fight mysterious enemies in order to earn the title of "the strongest in Teyvat". Every day, new stages will open, which can be completed at three difficulty levels: normal, hard and expert.
There is also a special "Determination" mode, which is unlocked after completing the Achievement: Challenger on the hardest difficulty. Each test will have certain effects that can be turned to your advantage.
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