Fans have already been exploring the world of Teyvat since the free Genshin Impact launched last year, and they may have some new cosmetic options to look forward to soon.
The miHoYo developers may be working on a couple of new skins for existing Genshin Impact characters, according to a leaker known as Genshin Intel on Twitter. This leak has previously revealed additional information about the upcoming Rite of the Lantern event.
One of the most credible Genshin Impact leakers, Genshin Intel has apparently revealed more information about the upcoming Rite of the Lantern event that should arrive in update 2.4. The new update should bring two new skins for the popular characters Ningguang and Keqing. Ningguang’s skin is called the Orchid Evening Dress and can be obtained for free by completing the Lantern Rite events. However, players will need to spend Genesis Crystals to acquire Keqing’s Opulent Splendor skin.
Ningguang’s skin (Orchid’s Evening Gown/纱中幽兰) can be obtained for free by completing Lantern Rite events. Keqing’s skin (Opulent Splendor/霓裾翩跹) can be purchased with Genesis Crystals.
You can redeem a 4★ Liyue character with 1000 Firework Coins & 1000 Hydra Boss Coins. https://t.co/JeVAntkNdX pic.twitter.com/iJ9rQQioiL
— Genshin Intel (@Genshin_Intel) December 11, 2021
This would be only the second time that miHoYo has introduced new aspects to the game. The Summer Island Adventure in Update 1.6 has brought two new skins for Barbara and Jean. Barbara’s skin could also be obtained for free by completing missions during the event. Currently, it can be purchased from the in-game store for 1680 Genesis Crystals.
Each Genshin Impact update brings at least two sets of events, one for each of the two posters. A credible leak from Genshin Impact has revealed additional information about the Rite of the Lantern event coming in the next update 2.4. According to the leak, the Rite of the Lantern event will have the following themes:
- Fireworks casting
- New Boss domain with a three-headed hydra
- Waverider minigames in Guyun Stone Forest
- Wonderful Shadows – Shadowmatic-like minigame
Genshin Impact updates usually bring new events, characters, and enemies. Although playable characters are usually the focal point of each update, adding new enemies has proven just as exciting, especially if they have a special personality like Azhdaha’s weekly boss. A recent post from a credible Genshin Impact leaker has apparently revealed the model of a new enemy boss, and he’s a familiar face.
The Oceanic Defender, also known as Osial, has brought one of the biggest story boss fights yet. The monster was defeated by the Liyue squad after Tartaglia broke the legendary seal. There wasn’t much information on Osial for many updates after he was crushed by the Jade Chamber, and it seems that miHoYo decided to bring the beast back. Most likely it is part of Genshin Impact’s new region, Enkanomiya.
Genshin Impact is now available on mobile devices, PC, PS4 and PS5 with a Switch version in development.
