Hello travelers! The Genshin Impact development team is excited to share with you the latest information about our first version update of 2023, coming on January 18th. As the world of Teyvat ushers in a new year, Version 3.4 The Exquisite Night Chimes will introduce two new playable characters, Alhaitham and Yaoyao along with lots of fun, events and rich rewards. While the people of Liyue are busy preparing for the annual Lantern Rite celebrations, the Yashiro Commission and Arataki Itto are also planning something exciting and challenging. Players can expect to claim the following rewards for free: 10+3 Intertwined Fates, a 4-star Liyue character, and Lisa’s new outfit! Kamisato Ayaka’s new outfit will also be available in stores with a limited-time discount.
In addition to celebrations and events, a new area amidst sandstorms is finally revealed in the vast Sumeru Desert, where myths, wonders and mysteries are buried.
Festivities, games and rewards
During the annual Lantern Rite celebrations, Liyue Port has been adorned with ribbons, lanterns, fireworks, and various festive activities are also in full swing. A special music festival will be held this year with guests from far and wide. In the meantime, the locals are ready to share some traditional crafts, like the Paper Theater Performance, which is a staple among children. The performance features the valiant bearded hero Huanguang, and travelers will witness behind the scenes to ensure the series of performances goes smoothly. Another event gameplay, Radiant Sparks, lets players experience the sensation of soaring through the sky like a blooming firework.
The joy also spreads to Inazuma, where two competitions await the challengers. The Yashiro Commission is busy preparing “Warrior’s Spirit”, a competition in which participants will duel with blades using the traditional Inazuma skills of “Parry” and “Honed Techniques”. During the event, Kamisato Ayaka will wear a new outfit and engage in an extraordinary duel with a special guest. On the other side of the islands, Arataki Itto also holds a competition, but it’s one that requires competitors to duel with their beetles. During the “Beetle Brawl”, you can control your Onikabuto to crush your opponents with techniques and perfect timing.
More events and surprises are yet to come. The “Second Blooming” challenge event will give travelers the opportunity to redeem Lisa’s new outfit for free. In the meantime, be sure to check the daily login and welcome emails to claim up to 10+3 Intertwined Fates.
A “weak” scholar from Sumeru and an endearing soul from Liyue
In 3.4, the two new playable characters Alhaitham and Yaoyao possess a Dendro vision, but their personalities differ in many ways. Alhaitham, the current scribe of the Sumeru Akademiya, is a rational individual in search of truth and wisdom, while Yaoyao indulges in nature and the people around him, bonding closely with many creatures, friends and even followers of Liyue.
As Secretary of the Akademiya, Alhaitham has been a trusted companion on our journey to rescue Nahida. You can read more about Alhaitham’s current situation in his Story Quest Vultur Volans chapter, where the story continues after he assumed the role of Acting Great Sage. Additionally, this self-proclaimed “weak scholar” can now join your party as a five-star swordsman, allowing you to apply his wisdom to your own journey. Alhaitham values combat effectiveness. He can create Chisel Light mirrors with his elemental attacks and other means. Chisel Light mirrors can convert Alhaitham’s attacks into Dendro’s damage, unleash coordinated attacks, and enhance the damage dealt by his elemental shard when more mirrors are present. Therefore, managing the number and use of Chisel Light mirrors is the key to improving Alhaitham’s ability in combat.
The new four-star character, Yaoyao, is an adorable child who is favored by both followers and locals in Liyue. She is an apprentice of Madame Ping and was given a bunny-shaped adeptus device named Yuegui by Cloud Retainer. In battle, Yaoyao wields a polearm and throws Yuegui to aid him in battle. It also provides healing to the team or improves their movement speed and resistance to Dendro. Also, Yaoyao knows different types of creatures very well, so she won’t scare nearby creatures like small animals and Crystalflies when she approaches them.
Yaoyao, Alhaitham, and Xiao’s replay will take place in the first half of Version 3.4’s Event Wishes, and the second half will feature Hu Tao and Yelan’s replays. Also, don’t forget to invite one of Liyue’s nine 4-star characters, including Yaoyao, to your party for free when you accumulate a certain amount of Festive Fever.
Between sandstorms and legends
Amid dust and sandstorms, a perilous area of Sumeru, the Hadramaveth Desert finally comes to light. With a gigantic perpetual tornado at its center, the landscape stretches and stretches into the distance. The closer you get to the center, the more likely you are to encounter stronger and harsher sandstorms, making it harder to see through the storm. As the adventure progresses, you can also receive protection and help withstand violent sandstorms.
Meanwhile, dangers also lurk below, where the Wenut seek to penetrate through the surface to launch attacks against you. The deadliest of these is the new boss, the Setekh Wenut, a cunning predator that lures its prey by miming flowers on its tail. The Setekh Wenut resurfaces at intervals, taking various forms during battle, leaping out of the sand like a worm unleashing powerful Anemo beam attacks in the form of a flower. Small tip: the Swirl Reaction can be the key to weakening the Setekh Wenut at the right time.
However, the relentless wind also brings up buried pieces from different eras. Parts of thorn-filled ruins and caverns scattered in crevices and valleys can lead you to the remains of the city of Gurabad, or even the orchard of Pairidaeza (now called the Eternal Oasis by desert dwellers), where legend has it that King Deshret built this eternal space of silence to commemorate the goddess of flowers.
If you’ve completed the Golden Slumber World quest, you’ll once again team up with Jeht and a mysterious magic bottle in search of the lost Pairidaeza Orchard. Depart from the Tanit camps – a massive settlement with a unique culture, and witness Jeht’s journey in search of his family origins. A story lost in time will gradually unfold.
New card game mode
Starting from version 3.4, each version update will feature a limited-time Genius Invokation TCG game mode. For version 3.4, the new Limited Time Mode rule is to start with 8 Omni Dice. Meanwhile, two new character cards: Klee and Beidou will join the duels in this upcoming update.
Finally, we would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who has joined the fantastic world of Teyvat. Thank you, Travelers, and we look forward to another brilliant year with you all!
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