Here’s an overview of the update, via miHoYo: The Golden Apple Archipelago will once again welcome travelers with brand new areas, exciting stories, exciting puzzles and treasures, and various island recreations. Meanwhile, Diluc and Fischl will have fresh looks in their new outfits, while Kaedodara Kazuha and many old friends will be revisiting along with new playable character Shikanoin Heizou. The upcoming update will kick off the big seasonal event Summertime Odyssey alongside Fischl, Xinyan, Kaededara Kazuha and Mona. The Golden Apple Archipelago has undergone a drastic makeover, adding new kingdoms, extensive exploration gameplay, more treasure chests, and unexpected stories for the Traveler’s companions. Those who experience these exciting adventures may then have the opportunity to recruit the four-star playable character Fischl for free. The Golden Apple Archipelago also offers refreshing island getaways whether players are traveling alone or with friends. During the “Resonating Visions” event, players can collect special niches that carry stories and messages and redeem Fischl’s new outfit. With the latest co-op event “Reminiscent Regimen”, players can set sail with friends together and complete various challenges at sea. Meanwhile, on land, Diluc, Kaedehara Kazuha, and the new four-star playable Shikanoin Heizou will be getting their own events and stories. Diluc will receive a new outfit with a distinctive look, new idle animations and new effects, available in the store with a limited-time discount. The outfit also has its own story which can be found in the ‘Hidden Strife’ challenge event. Another character Kaedehara Kazuha is also set to reveal more about himself with the first chapter of Story Quest opening soon. Besides, Shikanoin’s friend Heizou, a young genius crime solver for the Tenryou Commission, will debut in Version 2.8. And players are welcome to join Heizou to become a detective for a day at his Hangout Event. In combat, Shikanoin Heizou is notable for being the first melee catalyst user in the game. It can deal Ameno damage with heavy punches and kicks, and can even deal extra elemental damage to enemies affected by Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro. Heizou will be available in the Event Wishes of Kaedehara Kazuha and Klee’s replay in the initial phase of Version 2.8. Yoimiya’s Event Wish will be available in the next phase of the update. Genshin Impact is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC via client and Epic Games Store, iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. A Switch version is also planned. Check out a new trailer below. Check out a new set of screenshots in the gallery.
