As of the Latest Genshin Impact News, The Genshin Impact Version 5.1 livestream is set for September 27, 2024 revealing new character Xilonen and upcoming events for the October patch. Recent leaks suggest exciting gameplay changes and a new enemy type along with a collaboration with Logitech for exclusive gaming gear.
Genshin Impact News: Fourth Anniversary HoYoFair Event Announced
Genshin Impact is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the HoYoFair 2024 scheduled for September 21, 2024. This event will feature the Flame Fusion Music and Art Festival, which will be streamed live on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and X starting at 1 PM PT.
The festival will showcase over 300 content creators and include more than 25 performances and animated shorts. Returning fan-favorite series such as “If Genshin had a Cyberpunk Anime: Progenitor” and “Genshin with guns” will debut new episodes during the event.
Additionally, a professionally produced work titled Moonlit Bamboo Forest, directed by David Pagaille, will also be featured. The Chinese voice actor of Aether is set to perform live at the festival.
Past HoYoFair events have gained huge viewership, with the New Year and Spring programs amassing over 100 million views this year alone.
Genshin Impact News: 5.1 Livestream Date Announced
As of the Latest Genshin Impact News, HoYoverse has officially announced that the Genshin Impact Version 5.1 Special Program livestream will take place on September 27, 2024. This livestream will provide details on the upcoming 5.1 update, which is expected to release on October 9, 2024.
The livestream will begin with a trailer showcasing new characters that will be released in future versions. This may include more information about the character Columbina. During the livestream, the CEO and developers of HoYoverse will host and share details on the following:
- New upcoming map
- Events
- New Archon quest
- Other new features and content
Additionally, 300 Primogem codes will be released during the livestream that will expire in 16 hours. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to channels to access these codes.
Version 5.1 is expected to continue the Natlan story arc that began in Version 5.0. The update will introduce the playable character Xilonen, a five-star Geo sword user. Other rumored content includes:
- Act III and IV of the Natlan story
- Events like Contending Tides, Catch Phlogiston Aphids and Reminiscent Regimen
- Free character Candace through the Sabzeruz Festival event
- Imaginarium Theater with new rewards for characters like Zhongli and Keqing
While no major new areas are expected, players are advised to explore Natlan to avoid missing Primogem rewards.
Genshin Impact News: Ley Line Overflow Event Rewards Boosted
The Ley Line Overflow event is returning in Genshin Impact allowing players to earn double rewards from the Blossoms of Wealth and Blossoms of Revelation. This event will run for seven days, providing players with three opportunities each day to double their rewards by using Original Resin.
The event will start on September 21, 2024 and conclude on September 28, 2024. Players can collect rewards from both types of blossoms, which yield Mora and experience books.
Each day, players can utilize three bonuses to maximize their rewards. Once these bonuses are consumed, they will reset the following day at 4:00 AM server time.
Depending on a player’s World Level, the amount of Mora and experience gained can vary. For example, at higher World Levels, players can earn huge amounts of Mora and experience books.
Players are encouraged to participate in this event as it provides a valuable opportunity to stockpile essential resources that are crucial for character development especially in preparation for new content in upcoming updates.
Genshin Impact News: Dodoco’s Boom-Bastic Escapades Minigame Live Now
The new event, Dodoco’s Boom-Bastic Escapades is now available in Genshin Impact. This minigame features a tabletop game format where players control Dodoco to place and detonate bombs against Spikey Fish enemies in Mondstadt’s gardens.
Players can command Dodoco to strategically place bombs and eliminate enemies. If Dodoco’s Vitality runs out during the challenge, players have the option to switch to Casual Mode, which offers unlimited Vitality allowing for a more relaxed gameplay experience.
The event is designed for players who have reached Adventure Rank 20 and completed the Archon Quest Song of the Dragon and Freedom.
Completing various stages of the minigame will yield rewards including Mora and experience points with a total of 200,000 Mora available across different challenges.
Genshin Impact News: Free 5-Star Character Event Coming Soon
Genshin Impact is celebrating its fourth anniversary with exciting rewards including a free 5-star character event. This feature allows players to select one 5-star character from the Standard Banner during the entirety of Version 5.0, which runs until October 8, 2024.
How to Claim Your Free 5-Star Character
- Open the in-game Events Overview menu.
- Select A Quest to Kindle Ancient Flames.
- Click on Invite Character.
- Choose from the available characters:
- Jean
- Mona
- Diluc
- Qiqi
- Keqing
- Tighnari
- Dehya
Once you’ve made your selection, click on Invite Character to confirm your choice.
In addition to the free character, players can also enjoy other anniversary rewards including:
- 1,600 Primogems
- 10 Intertwined Fates through a login event
- Two Fragile Resins
- A new pet gadget: Firstborn Firesprite
- An explosive toy: Kaboom Box
These rewards will be sent via in-game mail.
Genshin Impact News: McDonald’s Collaboration Offers Exclusive Rewards
As of the Latest Genshin Impact News, Genshin Impact has partnered with McDonald’s for a limited-time collaboration running from September 17 to September 29, 2024. This event provides players in the United States with unique in-game rewards by purchasing specific menu items through the McDonald’s app.
Genshin Impact Apple Pie: Purchasing this item grants players:
- 40 Primogems
- The recipe for the Golden Apple Pastry
- Three Golden Apple Pastry food items
- 20,000 Mora
- Four Mystic Enhancement Ore
- Two Hero’s Wit
This meal includes a Deluxe McCrispy sandwich, fries, an apple pie and a drink. Ordering this meal rewards players with:
- The Wings of Delicacies wind glider
- The Celebration: Crispy and Sweet namecard
To receive the in-game rewards, players must:
- Order the specified items via the McDonald’s app.
- Ensure they have opted into email notifications and rewards within the app.
- After completing their purchase, they will receive a redemption code via email that can be used to claim their rewards in Genshin Impact.
The redemption codes are valid until October 29, 2024, allowing players ample time to redeem their rewards after the promotion ends. This collaboration has generated excitement among fans due to the themed packaging featuring characters Beidou and Kazuha.
Players are encouraged to participate in this event to enhance their gaming experience while enjoying McDonald’s offerings.
Genshin Impact News: New Event Of Thorns and Crowns
The new event ‘Of Thorns and Crowns’ has launched in Genshin Impact, providing players with unique challenges and rewards.
The event runs from September 21 to October 5, 2024. Players will engage in various challenges that involve defeating enemies and completing specific tasks to earn rewards.
Players will face different enemy types across multiple stages. Each challenge requires planning and team composition to succeed. Completing challenges will yield rewards such as Primogems, experience books and exclusive event items.
Build teams that utilize elemental reactions for maximum damage. Characters like Xilonen can provide Geo shields while other characters deal elemental damage.
Support Characters, include healers or support characters like Bennett or Diona to maintain team health during tougher battles.
Make sure to use character abilities strategically. For instance, characters with crowd control abilities can help manage enemy numbers effectively. Use elemental bursts at critical moments especially when facing tougher enemies or bosses.
Monitor your health and energy resources throughout the challenges. Utilize food items to restore health when necessary. Save your strongest abilities for the final waves of enemies or boss fights to ensure you can clear them efficiently.
Players Can Earn Various Rewards by Completing Event-Specific Tasks:
- Primogems: Essential for character pulls.
- Experience Books: Useful for leveling up characters.
- Exclusive Event Items: Unique items that may not be available outside this event.
Genshin Impact: Kinich Ascension Materials and Farming Guide
Kinich, the new 5-star Dendro character introduced in Genshin Impact Version 5.0, requires specific materials for ascension and talent upgrades.
Ascension Materials for Kinich
To fully ascend Kinich, you will need the following materials:
| Material | Quantity Needed |
|---|---|
| Nagadus Emerald Sliver | 1 |
| Nagadus Emerald Fragment | 3 |
| Nagadus Emerald Chunk | 6 |
| Nagadus Emerald Gemstone | 6 |
| Saurian Claw Succulent | 168 |
| Juvenile Fang | 18 |
| Seasoned Fang | 30 |
| Tyrant’s Fang | 36 |
| Overripe Flamegranate | 46 |
You will need a total of 420,000 Mora for ascension.
Talent Materials for Kinich
For leveling up Kinich’s talents, you will require:
| Material | Quantity Needed |
|---|---|
| Teachings of Kindling | 3 |
| Guide to Kindling | 21 |
| Philosophies of Kindling | 38 |
| Juvenile Fang | 6 |
| Seasoned Fang | 22 |
| Tyrant’s Fang | 31 |
| Denial and Judgment | 6 |
| Crown of Insight | 3 |
The total Mora required for talent leveling is approximately 1,653,400 Mora.
Farming Locations and Strategies
1. Saurian Claw Succulent
- Found in Natlan, particularly around the Tequemecan Valley, south of the Children of Echoes and near Sulfurous Veins.
- There are only 77 available at any time and they take 48 real-life hours to respawn, so plan your farming accordingly.
2. Juvenile Fang, Seasoned Fang, and Tyrant’s Fang
- These are dropped by Saurian enemies scattered throughout Natlan. Engage with them frequently to gather these materials efficiently.
3. Overripe Flamegranate
- Obtainable from the Level 30+ Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King boss located in the Tequemecan Valley. Use the underground path from the Teleport Point south of Sulfurous Veins to reach this boss.
4. Nagadus Emeralds
- Farm these by defeating Dendro bosses such as:
- Dendro Hypostasis
- Jadeplume Terrorshroom
- Guardian of Apep’s Oasis
- You can also craft higher-tier Nagadus Emeralds from lower-tier versions using the Alchemy Table.
5. Talent Books (Kindling)
- These can be farmed at the Blazing Ruins Domain located south of Tepeacac Rise in Natlan. The domain is accessible on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
6. Denial and Judgment
- Obtained from defeating Arlecchino in the Knave Trounce Domain located near Mont Esus East in Fontaine.
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Genshin Impact News: Exclusive Logitech Gaming Gear Collaboration Unveiled
As of the Latest Genshin Impact News, HoYoverse has announced an exciting new collaboration with gaming brand Logitech, a special collection of Genshin Impact-themed PC gaming peripherals to fans worldwide. Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse – Kamisato Ayaka Edition
The centerpiece of this collaboration is the Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse featuring a design inspired by the elegant Cryo character Kamisato Ayaka. The mouse showcases Ayaka’s signature artwork and color scheme.
Logitech will release a series of Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse featuring designs inspired by popular Genshin Impact characters:
- Sayu Edition
- Thoma Edition
- Shikanoin Heizou Edition
Each mouse will showcase the unique style and personality of the featured character.
Logitech has enabled built-in controller compatibility for the Logitech G Cloud handheld console within Genshin Impact. This feature is now available for players in the United States and Canada.
HoYoverse and Logitech plan to release more Genshin Impact-themed products in the future:
- Headsets
- Keyboards
- Keyboard-mouse bundles
Future collections may feature characters from the introduced Natlan region such as Pyro Archon Mavuika, Kachina, and Mualani.
“We are excited to work with Logitech G as both teams share the passion for gaming and technology, and pay great attention to detail,” said Fish Ling, HoYoverse’s Vice President of Global Business Development. “With reliable technology from Logitech G and delicate designs inspired by our beloved Genshin Impact characters, we hope the official Genshin Impact gear can be a helpful companion for our fans.”
“Gamers from around the world immerse themselves in the Genshin Impact world like it’s their own,” said Ujesh Desai, Vice President and General Manager of Logitech G. “By creating a portfolio of official Genshin Impact products, each meticulously and carefully crafted to be faithful expressions of the Genshin Impact universe, we aim to enhance players’ experiences with the same quality and innovation that you’ve come to expect from Genshin Impact and Logitech G.”
Genshin Impact News: Xbox Series X/S Release Confirmed for November 2024
HoYoverse has officially announced that the hit action RPG Genshin Impact will be coming to Xbox Series X/S consoles on November 20, 2024. This anticipated release will bring the game to a new platform, allowing Xbox players to join the millions exploring the world of Teyvat.
Genshin Impact will be available for Xbox Series X/S only with no plans for an Xbox One release.
The game will be optimized for Xbox Series X/S, taking advantage of features like 4K Ultra HD, HDR and 60FPS gameplay.
Cross-progression and cross-play will be supported, allowing players to continue their adventures across different platforms.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will receive exclusive in-game rewards, though specific details are yet to be announced.
Players who pre-order the Genshin Impact Deluxe Edition bundle on Xbox will receive the following bonus in-game items after launch:
- Advanced Character EXP Material: Hero’s Wit ×15
- Advanced Weapon Enhancement Material: Mystic Enhancement Ore ×20
The Standard Bundle Includes:
- Wishing Item: Acquaint Fate ×2
- Currency: Mora ×150,000
- Character EXP Material: Hero’s Wit
- Weapon Enhancement Material: Mystic Enhancement Ore ×20
- Food Item: Rainbow Macarons ×10
Genshin Impact News: Best Characters for Spiral Abyss in Version 5.1
As Genshin Impact prepares for the release of Version 5.1 on October 9, 2024, players are gearing up for the new challenges in the Spiral Abyss. With changes to enemy lineups and buffs, certain characters will shine in this environment.
The upcoming Spiral Abyss will feature several new enemies from the Natlan region including various types of Saurians and powerful bosses. The Ley Line Disorders for each floor will also influence team compositions:
- Floor 9: All party members gain a 50% Pyro DMG Bonus.
- Floor 10: Damage dealt by all characters is increased based on elemental reactions.
Recommended Characters
1. Xilonen (Geo)
- Role: Main DPS / Support
- Strengths: As a new character, Xilonen offers Geo shields and can deal damage while providing utility through her abilities. Her Geo constructs can help control the battlefield against tough enemies.
2. Kazuha (Anemo)
- Role: Support / Sub-DPS
- Strengths: Kazuha excels at grouping enemies and enhancing elemental damage through Swirl reactions. His ability to reduce enemy resistances makes him invaluable with the Pyro DMG bonus on Floor 9.
3. Bennett (Pyro)
- Role: Support / Healer
- Strengths: Bennett’s Elemental Burst provides healing and an ATK boost, making him a staple in many teams. His Pyro application synergizes well with other characters to trigger powerful reactions.
4. Hu Tao (Pyro)
- Role: Main DPS
- Strengths: Hu Tao can deal massive damage with the Pyro DMG bonus on Floor 9. Her ability to generate energy and her high damage output make her a top choice for burst damage.
5. Raiden Shogun (Electro)
- Role: Sub-DPS / Support
- Strengths: Raiden provides energy regeneration and can deal consistent Electro damage, which is crucial for triggering Overloaded or Electro-Charged reactions against multiple enemies.
6. Fischl (Electro)
- Role: Sub-DPS
- Strengths: Fischl’s ability to summon Oz allows for continuous Electro application, making her effective in triggering reactions alongside other characters.
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