Genshin Impact 4.8 Update: Release date, banners, characters and events

Update 4.8 in Natlana. The update will feature a long-term summer event and an entire temporary location with its own storyline.

This article has collected all the leaks and announcements of innovations that await players in the July patch 4.8, we will indicate its release date, and also take a detailed look at new characters and weapons, banners and events.

The information below is taken from the developers' stream and insider information. As the update's release date approaches, some details may change. Add a page to bookmarksto stay updated on changes and releases of Genshin Impact 4.8.

Genshin Impact 4.8 release date

Update 4.8 will be released July 17, 2024. A couple of days before the designated date, players will be able to preload the version, which will reduce the waiting time for ing and unpacking new game files. After the servers are opened, letters will be sent to the in-game mail of all s with compensation for technical work in the amount of 300 source stones.

More information about the release date of all updates can be found in Genshin Impact patch schedule.

Genshin Impact 4.8 Dev Stream

The broadcast dedicated to patch 4.8 took place July 5, 2024. On official platforms during the stream, the developers talked more about the innovations of the version, and also shared three gift promotional codes for primogems and other valuable resources.

Follow the announcement of the broadcast and the release of promotional codes in the news section our website.

What will be the banners

Among the characters in the banners, reruns of Navia, Nila and Ye Lan are expected, as well as the release of the new heroine Emilia. There will be no Prayer of Chronicles in update 4.8.

The first phase

Dates: from July 17 to August 6, 2024.

There will be reruns in the first half of the update Nile (Hydro, one-handed). The following are declared as epic geoi in their prayers:

• Kaveh (Dendro, two-handed);
• Kirara (Dendro, one-handed);
• Ningguang (Geo, catalyst).

In the armory prayer with the girls they will provide a two-handed Eye of Perception.

The second phase

Dates: from 6 to 27 August 2024.

The second phase of the patch is expected to be released Ye Lan (Hydro, bow). The epic heroes in their prayers will be:

• Yanfei (Pyro, catalyst);
• Xiangling (Pyro, spear);
• Raizor (Electro, two-handed).

In the Incarnation of the deities will raise the chances of the spear Battle Bow of Favonia.

New character

Patch 4.8 will see the release of Emilia, a new legendary heroine from Fontaine. Despite the fact that some insiders previously denied her appearance in the July update, the girl was officially announced.

Emilia

Chevreuse.

New weapon

Along with Emilia, her signature spear of 5⭐ rarity will also be released. Elegy Lumidus by 608 attack units and 33.1% crit. chance when fully leveled to level 90. His ive will give an additional 15% to attack and two stacks with a 10% bonus to damage when triggering the Burn reaction.

New skins

According to the already established tradition, along with the new temporary location, a number of costumes for characters will appear in the game, one of which will become a free gift for completing the main event. Outfits will be received Kirara.

• The Hydro Dancer's outfit is made in the style of a princess dress and is painted primarily in white. The decoration in the form of horns will remain similar to the previous one. The costume will be paid and will appear in the in-game store at the start of the main event. The rarity is only 4⭐, the discounted price for the duration of the patch will be 1350 creation crystals, and from version 5.0 - 1680 units of donated currency.
• The Dendro Swordswoman costume can be obtained for free as a reward for completing the activities of the main event of the patch. Made in the “Puss in Boots” theme: hat and raincoat. Rarity - 4⭐, cost since version 5.0 - 1680 creation crystals.

According to earlier assumptions by insiders, skins should have been acquired Albedo.

New temporary area

The new summer location, like all previous ones, will be closely connected with Witches Sabbath. According to hxg_diluc, the area represents the plot of a certain book written by one of the witches.

The location, divided into three large parts, was created in the style of Fontaine and partly Natlan. The first area is represented by a dense forest with mountains and rivers, the second by a large island in the sea and a whole city on it, and the third resembles a kind of port, remote from everything else. In addition to Fontaine architecture and the frescoed canyons of Natlan, the area will feature a variety of origami decorations, according to an insider. seele. Most likely, the map will open gradually as you complete the main storyline in the location.

New quests

In the temporary location, a number of event quests will become available, opening gradually, as well as several world quests related to the mechanics and NPCs of the area.

Archons Mission

There will be no new part of the Archons' tasks due to the release of a large-scale plot of the temporary location. The history of Teyvat will continue in Natlan.

Legend Quest

The next task of the legends will be the name quest of Emilia, a new legendary character. Mission Tignari.

World Quests

In addition to various activities, an entire storyline of the area dedicated to Wanderer, one of the main participants in the event.

New mechanics

As part of the main event of the patch, there will be an opportunity to take a closer look at the mechanics of movement on saurian dragons, widespread in the territory of the future Natlan region. Also found in the game files were references to certain Wind Gates found in the new area. Presumably, they are designed to move from point to point faster.

New KKI cards

Collection of game cards for Frost operative, their talents, events, two weapons and an artifact.

New events

There will be 5 different events during the update. One of them will become new and will be dedicated to a temporary area, the second is part of the Imaginarium Theater, and all the rest will become reruns of already beloved events

Summer! Dragons? Fairy tale!

Main event Navia. The event consists of four different challenges, for completing which you will receive a reward in the form of 4⭐ Kirara and a special costume for it.

Echo of fantasy

Presumably, the event is connected with the second season of the Imaginarium Theater, which starts 1 of August. The challenge theme will change to Hydro, Cryo and Anemo elements. The list of opening characters and invited characters who are allowed to participate in the stages will be updated.

A special reward for completing the new season will be special running effects for a number of game characters:

• Diluc - red feathers;
• Jean - dandelions;
• Qi qi - ghosts;
• Kirara - flowers;
• Ningguang - golden leaves.

You can purchase them from the concierge Little Wolf using special keys issued for winning levels. The effects can be activated on level 90 heroes with at least friendship level 8.

Read more about all the rules of the test in a separate Guide to the Imaginarium Theater.

Gain Disc

Rerun events Gain Disc, dedicated to the search and destruction of mutation stones that appeared on the territory of Teyvat. Travel to points marked by scientists to clear the contaminated area and fight affected enemies using the Disc's special power-ups.

The world beyond the canvas

Another rerun of an event already familiar to many players The world beyond the canvasdedicated to photography. Create unique photos by finding the right locations, angles and poses to collect valuable rewards.

Chirping balls

Gaming event Chirping balls made in the style of the challenge from the summer event “Summer! Amusement park? Mirage!". Launch finches on the playing field, get into certain areas and earn points to get many rewards.

Game improvements

Less significant innovations include:

• Spending resin will count as part of your daily activity, which will earn you points towards daily rewards.
• Changed the composition of monsters in some dungeons in Mondstadt and Li Yue, making it easier to farm weapon exaltation materials.
• Instant respawn of bosses after using teleport.
• The ability to re-read the quest dialogue while completing it.
• For weaker devices, a special graphics setting will be available, which will significantly reduce the game settings to improve performance. It will automatically adjust the settings for the device.
• In the Inventory, the limit on the quantity of some resources will be increased to 99.

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