Genshin Impact developers unveiled patch 3.1, highlighting fresh content that broadens the world and deepens the ongoing story. The focus centers on new environments, characters, and events that enrich the player experience across the Sumeru region and beyond.
Key features of the update:
- The expansion of the Sumera region introduces a desert area where ancient civilizations thrived, once ruled by a figure known as the Scarlet King. The landscape promises arid vistas, hidden ruins, and new exploration challenges for travelers.
- Three playable characters join the roster: Nilu, a 5-star hydro sword user; Saino, a 5-star electro spear user; and Kandakia, a 4-star hydro spear user. Phase 1 banners feature Saino, Venti, and Kandakia, with Phase 2 rotating to Nilu and Albedo, offering diversifying playstyles for teams and strategies.
- The update introduces two new mechanical boss encounters, expanding the roster of endgame opponents and providing fresh challenge and rewards for skilled teams.
- The main storyline in Sumeru continues with Acts 3 and 4 of the third chapter of the Archons’ tasks. Players will face Fatui harbingers Dottore and Scaramuccia as part of these pivotal episodes, advancing the central narrative and character arcs.
- The highlight event is a wine festival in Mondstadt, where the plots revolve around Razor and Klee. The festival setting brings festive activities, new quests, and opportunities to earn exclusive items and rewards.
Additionally, developers announced gifts to celebrate the project’s second anniversary. The first part of rewards includes 10 intertwined raffle tickets available for daily access, while the second portion is delivered via in-game mail, granting 1,600 Source Stones, 4 Weak Resins, and 2 Tools to eligible players.
There is also a map-focused minigame planned for a future patch, offering players a new set of challenges and rewards to pursue as they explore more of the world’s corners.
Rumors point to a new character named Mika, with speculation that he could become playable in a future update, adding another layer to the expanding cast. There are further indications that an anime adaptation is in development, with ufotable handling production on an accompanying project. A concept trailer has been released in a separate post for fans to preview the upcoming direction.
Full presentation with Russian subtitles:
Patch 3.1, titled “King Deshret and the Three Wise Men,” is scheduled for release on September 28, continuing the journey through the diverse regions and character stories that define the game’s expansive universe. This update remains a focal point for players following the long-running arc and new content drops.
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