Summary
The latest Special Preview Program forGenshin Impacthas revealed an ambitious slate of new content coming in Version 4.4, which also includes skins for Ganyu, Shenhe, and Xingqiu, as well as confirming the event banners for Xianyun, Nahida, Xiao, and Yae Miko.Chenyu Vale inGenshin Impactis finally making its debut, as the new zone will bridge the gap between Fontaine and Liyue, and connect the two nations together. In addition to exploring its breathtaking sights,Genshin Impactplayers will also be able to aid the local adeptus in healing the land, and even challenge a new world boss.
Version 4.4 willintroduce Gaming and Xianyun toGenshin Impact, both of whom will be available in the Event Banners during the first half of the patch. While some players remain skeptical whether Xianyun’s ability kit will find its place in the meta, the Plunging Attack gameplay that it enables should bring a new benefit to older characters such as Diluc. Xianyun will also receive a Story Quest in Version 4.4, and will feature prominently during the Lantern Rite event.
However, the Lantern Rite is also bringing alternativeskins for Ganyu and Shenhe inGenshin Impact, which players will be able to purchase at a discount during Version 4.4. Furthermore, Xingqiu’s outfit will be obtainable for free by completing the Flagship Event of the patch, with a similar method of acquisition as Kaeya’s outfit from Version 3.8. Though Shenhe and Ganyu won’t be making their rerun in Version 4.4, the Event Banners in the patch feature two beloved characters that can help players push through the Spiral Abyss.
Genshin Impact Version 4.4 Event Banners
Xianyun (5-Star Anemo Catalyst)Nahida (5-Star Dendro Catalyst)Xiao (5-Star Anemo Polearm)Yae Miko (5-Star Electro Catalyst)
Xianyun and Nahida will be the first half banners in Version 4.4, while Xiao and Yae Miko will have their return as limited characters in the second half.Genshin Impactplayers will be able to invite the 4-Star Pyro Claymore Gaming for free, as is Lantern Rite tradition, but they will also be able to obtain him by wishing on the Xianyun and Nahida banners with an increased drop rate.
Though not officially confirmed, players who decide to save their Primogems in Version 4.4 will be able to wish onChiori inGenshin ImpactVersion 4.5, where she is set to release as a playable 5-Star Geo Sword character. With an expected release date of January 31st, 2024,Genshin Impactfans won’t need to wait too long to jump into Chenyu Vale firsthand and explore all that Version 4.4 has to offer.
