Summary
HoYoverse has revealed the release date forGenshin ImpactVersion 4.8, which will drop later this month and feature a new map, a new character, and much more.Genshin Impact’s last update, Version 4.7, was released on June 5 and included two 5-star characters in Clorinde and Sigewinne, as well as the 4-star playable character Sethos. The update also introduced new weapons, new quests, event wishes, and Genius Invokation TCG Cards.
In the coming months,Genshin Impactwill inch closer to Version 5.0, which is rumored to be introducing three new characters: a 5-Star Dendro Claymore, a female 5-Star Hydro Catalyst, and a female 4-Star Geo Polearm. Version 5.0 is also set to open up the new Natlan region and potentially even raise the level cap to 100. Further leaks for Version 5.0 surround Madame Ping, the nextGenshin Impactcharacter set for a Lantern Rite debut.
Genshin ImpactVersion 4.8 will arrive on July 17 and introduce the new limited-time Simulanka map, complete with new stories, seasonal events, and plentiful rewards, as well as new looks for Nilou and Kirara. Emilie, a new 5-star character, also joins the stackedGenshin Impactroster as a Dendro polearm wielder. A renowned perfume designer residing in Fontaine, Emilie has a unique ability called the Lumidouce Case, which deals additional damage over time to enemies inflicted with the Burning status. In addition,Version 4.8 is adding new Thespian Tricks(character poses) toGenshin Impact, which initially made their debut in Version 4.7 through the Imaginarium Theater.
Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Release Date
Nilou and Navia are part of the Phase 1 banners and will be available from July 17 to August 6. Phase 2 banners in Version 4.8 are Emilie’s debut banner as well as Yelan’s banner rerun. Phase 2 will be available from August 6 until August 27. ForGenshin Impactplayers looking to stack up on Primogems, there are severallivestream codes to redeem ahead of Version 4.8’s release, which award Primogems, Mystic Enhancement Ores, Hero’s Wits, and Mora.
IfGenshin Impact’s consistent release calendar is anything to go by, thenew Natlan realm will likely drop in Version 5.0near the end of August. Traditionally,Genshin Impacthas introduced a new region for players to explore with every whole number update, i.e. Version 3.0, Version 4.0, and Version 5.0. For example,Genshin ImpactVersion 3.0 welcomed players to the new region of Sumeru, whereas Version 4.0 opened the doors to Fontaine.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
