The immensely popular free-to-play gatcha game Genshin Impact is getting it’s new 2.6 update on March 30th. HoYoverse announced that the update, Zephyr of the Violet Garden, will feature a new area called The Chasm for players to explore in westernmost Liyue. Players will also be able to reveal the story threads of the Traveler Twins and Khaenri’ah. On the other side of the sea, Inazuma waits for players visit. Players can also meet the new five-star character Kamisato Ayato, and celebrate the Magnificent Irodori Festival with talents and friends across Teyvat.
As Liyue’s primary source of ores, The Chasm consists of a distinct violet-red area with an unfathomably deep space underground. The area has been closed due to a series of mysterious accidents and is now overrun by monsters, Treasure Hoarders, and the Fatui. The new boss enemy Ruin Serpent and unknown danger from the Abyss also await at the end of The Chasm, where the main story continues with the new Archon Quest “Requiem of the Echoing Depths” in the company of Dainsleif. Meanwhile, a gadget named the Lumenstone Adjuvant will be handed to players to help illuminate pathways. Travelers can also unlock bountiful rewards including a four-star Weapon Billet and an all-new Namecard.
After the Sakoku Decree was abolished, Inazuma and the Magnificent Irodori Festival are now welcoming talents and guests all across Teyvat. Organized by the Yashiro Commission and Yae Miko, this year’s Irodori Festival will invite Venti, Xingqiu, and many old acquaintances to celebrate a time of arts and culture. In the meantime, rich rewards always come with festivities and games, ranging from taking themed photographs for a Mondstadt bard, clearing stages in the upgraded Theater Mechanicus, dueling in sword fighting, or practicing the art of flower arrangement. With all challenges accomplished, players can unlock a chance to recruit the four-star playable character Xingqiu.
Kamisato Ayato will make his debut during the 2.6 update as the latest five-star character. Players will be able to embark on his story quest to see how Ayato handles troubles and an unusual situation. Ayato can also be recruited through Character Event Wishes, along with Venti. Ayato wields a sword and holds the Hydro Vision. He can deal immense burst Hydro damage and can also buff his party’s Normal attacks. Haran Geppaku Futsu, a new five-star sword from Inazuma will be available through the Weapon Wish Event.
Genshin Impact is available on PS4, PS5, PC and Mobile platforms.
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