Genshin Impact 2.8 Update "Summer! Dreams? Music!"

In the near future, the developers will stop the game for maintenance to update the version, at this time it will be impossible to enter the game. Keep track of game time.

The game will be updated to the new version after maintenance is completed. We recommend using Wi-Fi for updates.

This notice describes the instanced area, new characters, equipment, events, costumes, and new storylines for version 2.8. The Changes and Improvements section will detail optimizations and adjustments to enemies, systems, audio, and more.

Date and time of Genshin Impact 2.8 update

Maintenance will begin 13.07.2022/01/00 XNUMX:XNUMX (Moscow time) and will last approximately 5 hours.

How to update the client

• PC: Close the game, launch the Genshin Impact downloader and click Update.
• iOS: Go to the App Store and update the game.
• Android: enter the game and follow the instructions in the pop-up window to complete the update.
• PS5 ™ or PS4 ™: From the home screen, select Genshin Impact, press the OPTIONS button on your controller, and then select Check for Updates.

If you are having difficulty updating the game, please contact support. We will try to help you as soon as possible.

Compensation for server downtime

Maintenance compensation: Source Stones ×300 (for each hour of maintenance, compensation is 60 Source Stones).

Who will receive compensation

Maintenance Compensation: Adventurers who reached Adventure Rank 5 or higher before 13.07.2022/01/00 XNUMX:XNUMX AM (UTC).

Compensation must be received before the end of version 2.8.

Within 5 hours after the end of maintenance, you will receive an in-game email from the developers with compensation. The letter will be valid for 30 days. Don't forget to claim your rewards before the deadline.

Description of the update Genshin Impact 2.8, details

1. Limited time area: Archipelago of the Golden Apple (only available in version 2.8)

Archipelago of the Golden Apple

◇ Area access conditions:

• Adventure Rank 32 or higher
• Complete the task of the Archons “Volume II. Prologue: Autumn wind, crimson leaves»
• Complete Mona's Legends Quest "Crimson Dawn. Chapter I: What the stars of this world say

During the event, the adventure level required to complete the Legends of Mona quest Crimson Dawn. Chapter I: What the Stars of This World Say" will be changed to 32.

After the completion of version 2.8 you are more you won't be able to get in to the Golden Apple Archipelago, and its chests, materials, and quest rewards will not be available. Please explore the archipelago in a timely manner!

New characters in Genshin Impact 2.8

"Calm Calm" Shikanoin Heizo (Anemo) 4★

• Eye of God: Anemo
• Weapon: Catalyst
• A talented young detective from the Tenryō Commission, endowed with a clear mind and keen perception.

New Equipment - Demon Sword (One-Handed) 4★

* Participate in the corresponding 2.8 story mission to learn more about this weapon.

New Genshin Impact 2.8 Events

Event "Summer sea voyage": Participate to get the character "Princess of Conviction" Fischl (Electro) into your squad!

During the event period, complete the Breaking the Waves and The Illusory Realm challenge quests to earn Source Stones, Hero XP, Enchantment Magic Ore, and other rewards. Complete the Illusory Realm Challenges to earn Pearlescent Shells. Collect a certain number of shells to get the character "Princess of Condemnation" Fischl (Electro) in your squad. Mother-of-Pearl Shells can be exchanged in the event store for the Crown of Insight, character development materials, talent enhancement materials, and other rewards.

▌ Event Time

▌ Participation conditions

• Adventure Rank 32 or higher
• Complete the task of the Archons “Volume II. Prologue: Autumn Wind, Crimson Leaves
• Complete Mona's Legends Quest "Crimson Dawn. Chapter I: What the stars of this world say

During the event, the adventure level required to complete the Legends of Mona quest will be changed to 32. Completing the Legends of Mona quest will make the event even more interesting.

Note: If you have not completed the Legends of Mona quest, you can take part in the event using the "Quick Start" in the event menu.

New skins (suits)

Diluc: Scarlet night

One of the suits Dilyuk wears while undercover. It resembles a flame raging in the shadows. The crimson trails it leaves behind at the edges of its enemies' field of vision will become their eternal nightmare for the rest of their lives.

Fischl: Sleep of Eternal Night

Princess dress. May her courage, sincerity and kindness be eternal, so that no evil can overcome her.

New stories

New Legend Quest: Quest of Legends by Kaedehara Kazuha "Red maple. Chapter I: Strange deserted road»

New meeting: Encounter: Shikanoin Heizo - Chapter I: "Caught in the Hurricane"

New World Quests

New time-limited world missions:

• "In Search of the Treasures of the Four Reefs"
• "Vain Labor"
• "Sea Treasures"
• "Last Treasure"
• "Dramatic Phantasmagoria: The Tale of the Princess with the Sword",
• Bake-danuki is a travel lover,
• "Lost Photo"
• "Discarded Chevron"
• "The sink is out of place."
• Cinematographer's Journal - Permanent

Other innovations

1. New recipe: "The only truth».

2. New achievements in the set "Memories of the heart».

3. New name cards: "Tamari","Cote d'Azur».

4. A Guide menu has been added to the Adventurer's license, which displays recommended tasks for completing.

5. The Preparation menu has been added to the Adventurer's license: for the exaltation of characters of various elements (except the Traveler) and the completion of the "Elements" tests in the Lion Temple, you can get the corresponding rewards.

6. Added training for the use of weak resin.

7. Added new tips on loading screens.

Twisted Abyss Genshin Impact 2.8

Earth artery anomaly changes on the 11th floor:

• All party members receive a 75% Pyro damage bonus.

Updated the composition of the enemies on the 11th-12th floors of the Twisted Abyss.

After the first moon phase update in version 2.8, the three moon phases will be as follows:

The first phase: Valiant Moon

When a character enters the battlefield, every 2 seconds he gains a level of the Courage effect, which increases attack power by 20%. The effect stacks up to three times. On a charged attack, a character with 3 levels of effect creates a shockwave at the location of the enemy, which deals true damage to them. The wave is generated no more than once every 2 seconds. When the character leaves the battlefield, the effect disappears.

The second phase: windy moon

When the character activates the elemental reaction Dispel, the opponent's defense is reduced by 12% for 10 seconds. The effect stacks up to three times. The duration of each level is calculated separately.

The third phase: Trembling Moon

When the active character deals damage to an enemy with a Falling Attack, Charged Attack, or Normal Attack, their Falling Attack, Charged Attack, and Normal Attack damage is increased by 12% for 8 seconds. Can only occur once every 1 seconds, stacking up to 0,1 times. The duration of each level is calculated separately. The effect disappears when the character dies or leaves the battlefield.

* In Update 2.8, some Chinese audio effects may have been affected by recording conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Changes and improvements

Enemies

1. At world levels 3-6, the attack power of the following opponents has been reduced: nobushi: Jintoban, nobushi: Kikoban, nobushi: Hitsukeban, kairagi: Firepower, kairagi: Thunder Ascension, ghost.

2. The animation of receiving an attack by Rupture Hounds has been adjusted.

3. The animation of receiving an attack and throwing up ghosts has been adjusted.

4. Reduced HP and resistance to interrupt ghosts. Increased the HP level at which the ghost gains maximum Rage.

5. The logic of the behavior of ghosts has been corrected: ghosts that have not enraged are affected by attraction effects.

System

1. If you collect multiple identical trophies, the trophy icon will display a number indicating how many trophies of that type you currently collect.

2. The filter of artifacts by characteristics has been optimized: first of all, artifacts with the main characteristic set in the filter will be displayed.

3. The character enhancement guide has been added to the character menu.

Audio

1. Reactions to gifts have been added to character profiles.

2. Improved voice acting for attacks of some characters.

3. Optimized the volume of effects in some cut scenes.

4. Improved voice acting for some heroes, quests and NPCs in Japanese, English and Korean.

5. Optimized one of the voiced sentences of the character "Poet of the Winds" Venti (Anemo) in Korean, now the text of the voiceover and subtitles are the same.

Other

1. When you re-enter the Prayer menu in the same period, the Prayer that you selected last time will remain selected.

2. In the Paimon menu, the Manual has changed to Version Highlights.

3. Fixed button conflict in controller mode in the character selection menu: the button for collecting friendship rewards in the character selection menu was hidden, and filtering was assigned to the L3 button.

4. If you select an item in Controller Mode in the Event Store that cannot be bought or traded, the buttons and functions for buying or trading it will not be available.

* Other fixes and compensation information will be detailed on 13.07.2022/02/00 XNUMX:XNUMX (UTC) in the description of the new version.

* All events described in the game are fictitious. Any resemblance to real people, organizations and groups is purely coincidental.

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