miHoYo will release version 1.3 update for Genshin Impact on February 3, adding the new “Lantern Rite” New Year’s season event and more.
Here is an overview of the update via miHoYo:
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-action RPG that takes players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. The player takes on the role of the mysterious ‘Traveler’, who embarks on a journey to discover the fate of their lost brother or sister and reveal the mysterious secrets of Teyvat along the way. Currently, players can explore both Mondstadt and Liyue Harbor, two of the seven major cities in Teyvat, each with unique cultures, stories and vast landscapes, offering a variety of creatures, monsters, secrets and hidden treasures that players can discover. . Further cities, stories, characters and seasonal events will be released as the game progresses.
In the upcoming seasonal event included in version 1.3, Travelers will welcome Teyvat’s new year in Liyue’s largest annual festival, Lantern Rite. Travelers can immerse themselves in this centuries-old tradition by assisting the residents of Liyue with various preparations for the festivities and of course attending the grand ceremony on the evening of the first full moon of the year. During this ceremony, countless lanterns will illuminate the night sky and carry the wishes of every household to heaven. Meanwhile, the bustling streets of Liyue will be lined with food stalls and festive activities exclusive to Lantern Rite, including a brand new tower defense strategy – Theater Mechanicus.
The Lantern Rite will also mark the arrival of Xiao, the Vigilant Yaksha, as a new 5-star playable character. With a polar arm and the power of Anemo, Xiao is a fierce adeptus warrior whose elemental eruption inflicts greater damage on him at the expense of the constant drainage of his health. During the Lantern Rite, travelers will have the opportunity to accompany Xiao for a day in the life of a guardian of Liyue and offer a rare glimpse into his life of loneliness over the past millennia.
Ample resources and benefits are available at the events in version 1.3 to fully prepare travelers for a new year of adventure in Teyvat. During the Lantern Rite period, travelers can claim 10 free intertwined fortunes via a daily sign-up opportunity and obtain more than 1,600 Primogems and many resources, including the Crown of Insight, by completing other festive occasions. Furthermore, travelers will also have the chance to choose one free 4-star character from Liyue to add to their party.
New customization features and further optimizations will also be introduced with the upcoming version. The archive will be expanded to include information on discovered creatures and defeated enemies, and travelers can also showcase up to eight of their characters via their profile screen. Finally, a new device called the Parametric Transformer will provide a way to transform redundant resources and turn them into something useful.
Genshin Impact is now available for PlayStation 4, PC, iOS via the App Store and Android via Google Play. A switch version is also planned.
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