Genshin Impact 2.7 update delayed due to COVID crisis in China
The alarming news that the Genshin Impact 2.7 update has been delayed due to the COVID outbreak in China came today, meaning fans will have to wait some more time before the new version comes out.
Characters like Ye Lan и Cookie Shinobu, will debut during this version, along with a new story that will take players deeper into the Rift.
According to current information, the update has been delayed due to the growing COVID-19 crisis in China, which has offset the release schedule and caused serious workplace delays. Fans can learn more about this delay here, along with possible compensation.
Genshin Impact 2.7 update reportedly delayed due to COVID-19
Genshin Impact 2.7 has been officially postponed, and while the exact reason has yet to be released, many have speculated that it is due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in China.
This has significantly affected the workflow of many companies, and it seems that hoyoverse is no exception. Fans of the game may have to wait a week (or even longer) for the update to finally take effect.
So far, there has not been a full official statement about the delay, although there is some information in the form of a response to a comment on the official forum.
This response stated that the 2.7 special livestream would be delayed and that they were sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, no replacement date has been revealed, meaning gamers will also have to wait for more information about the live stream.
Genshin 2.7 livestream delayed; Since I have seen many people who are not aware of the situation, I just want to remind everyone that Shanghai has been under a hard COVID lockdown for over a month now.
The reason for the delay in this update is likely due to the severe COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown that is affecting China, especially Shanghai. Many workers were unable to get to work due to the lockdown, and this likely prevented the completion of Update 2.7. The exact release date for the lockdown is unknown, and this could further push back the release of the update.
The trailer for update 2.7 has only recently surfaced online in the form of a leak. Fans can get an early look at the update, though it focuses mainly on Ye Lan and Kuki Shinobu's gameplay. It looks like the story part of the update trailer is still in development and fans will likely see it sometime in the near future.
It is unknown if players will be compensated for this delay, although it is likely that they will be given Primogems and other rewards to make up for the downtime. Many fans are hoping for a quick and healthy return to work for the game's developers, and a more official response will definitely be released soon.