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Genshin Impact Version 2.8 is already here, and while we're all excited for the Summer event, check out what else is in this update.
Compensation
- 300 Primogems (60 Primogems per hour the servers are down.)
All travelers who reached Adventure Rank 5 or above before July 13, 2022 06:00 Server Time are eligible. The in-game mail containing the compensation will expire after 30 days, so make sure to claim it in time.
New Characters
4-Star Character “Analytical Harmony” Shikanoin Heizou.
A young prodigy detective from the Tenryou Commission. His senses are sharp and his thoughts are clear.
- Vision: Anemo
- Weapon: Catalyst
More info on Shikanoin Heizou can be found here.
New Equipment
Cursed Blade (4* Sword)
A long blade of the color of blood, upon which has been bestowed the name Isshin. It is remarkably sharp and vividly ominous.
It is said that this blade can easily cleave through a porous bamboo basket and the water within it before the latter can even leak out.
New Events
Genshin Impact Version 2.8's main event is the “Summertime Odyssey,” wherein we return to the Golden Apple Archipelago to uncover more of its secrets. Fischl is the main character this time, accompanied by Kazuha, Mona, and Xinyan. The event will feature character themed domains, and some Waverider-related challenges.
Complete tasks in the “Surfpiercer” and “Phantom Realms” portions of the event to obtain rewards such as Primogems, Hero's Wit, and Mystic Enhancement Ore. Complete the “Phantom Realms” challenges to obtain Iridescent Flotsam. Accumulate a specified number of Iridescent Flotsam to invite “Prinzessin der Verurteilung!” Fischl (Electro)! You can also use Iridescent Flotsam to exchange for rewards such as Crown of Insight, Character Level-Up Materials, and Talent Level-Up Materials from the Event Shop. To read more about Summertime Odyssey, check out our event summary.
“Resonating Visions” also takes place on the islands, and will require you to visit every nook and cranny to collect Echoing Conches. It will be worth it, as the new Fischl outfit “Ein Immernachtstraum” will be rewarded for free.
“Reminiscent Regimen” is comprised of three “themes,” which are all playable with friends! Explore the Golden Apple Archipelago and take on its challenges to earn various rewards
Take the Diluc 5* outfit Red Dead of Night for a spin in “Hidden Strife”! The event will provide the backstory behind the outfit. As the game’s first 5* outfit, the skin features new effects, as well as an all-new idle animation. You will get the chance to try out the skin during the event, but if you want to keep it, you’ll have to purchase it from the shop.
“Evermotion Mechanical” Painting is a puzzle-based event that takes place in Mondstadt. The Traveler encounters a Fontaine citizen and aids him with restoring a painting.
New Outfits
Diluc – Red Dead of Night
One of the outfits Diluc wears during covert actions, it resembles a flame dancing in the shadows. The crimson red traces it leaves behind at the edges of the enemy's vision will scar their nightmares forever.
- Diluc's outfit “Red Dead of Night” will also feature additional idle animations, combat special effects, combat voice lines, and chat voicelines.
- After the Version 2.8 update – 2022/08/22 03:59, during this period, Diluc's outfit “Red Dead of Night” will be available for purchase in the Character Outfit Shop at a limited-time discount. During the discount period, the price of the outfit is 1,980 Genesis Crystals. The price will revert to 2,480 Genesis Crystals after the limited-time discount ends. The outfit can only be purchased once.
Fischl – Ein Immernachtstraum
A ceremonial outfit for the Prinzessin. May she who is noble retain her courage, sincerity, and kindness forever, such that no evil shall ever overcome her.
New Main Story
New Story Quest
- Kaedehara Kazuha's Story Quest: Acer Palmatum Chapter – Act I “A Strange and Friendless Road”
New Hangout Event
- Hangout Event: Shikanoin Heizou – Act I “Trap ‘Em by Storm”
New Limited-Time World Quests
- The Treasure of the Four Skerries
- Thus Was the Work Done in Vain
- Treasure Voyage
- The Final Treasure
- Drama Phantasmagoria: Tale of the Sword-Wielding Princess!
- Bake-Danuki Wanderlust
- The Misplaced Photo
- The Discarded Insignia
- A Misplaced Conch
New World Quest
- Film Notes
Other Additions
- New Recipe: The Only Truth
- New Achievements added to the “Memories of the Heart” categories
- New Namecards: “Shikanoin Heizou: Temari” and “Travel Notes: Azure Main”
- Adds the “Adventurer Handbook – Guide” page to the Adventurer Handbook: it shows the recommended priority quests to be completed.
- Adds the “Adventurer Handbook – Embattle” page to the Adventurer Handbook: ascend characters of various elements (except the “Traveler”) and complete the Elemental Trials in the Temple of the Lion to receive the corresponding rewards.
- Adds tutorials related to the use of Fragile Resin for beginners.
- Adds some prompts for loading screens.
Genshin Impact 2.8 Spiral Abyss
Floor 11 Ley Line Disorders changed to:
All party members receive a 75% Pyro DMG Bonus.
Updated the monster lineup on Floors 11 – 12 of the Spiral Abyss. Details about each lineup can be found here.
Starting from the first time that the Lunar Phase refreshes after updating to Version 2.8, the three Lunar Phases will be as follows:
Phase I: Valiant Moon
When a character takes the field, they will gain 1 Fortitude stack every 2s. This will increase their ATK by 20%. Max 3 stacks. When characters with 3 Fortitude stacks hit opponents with Charged Attacks, a shockwave will be unleashed at the opponents' position, dealing True DMG. A shockwave can be unleashed in this manner once every 2s. When the character leaves the field, all their Fortitude stacks will be cleared.
Phase II: Windswept Moon
When a character triggers Swirl on an opponent, that opponent's DEF is decreased by 12% for 10s. Max 3 stacks. Each stack's duration is counted independently.
Phase III: Shivered Moon
After the active character's Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks hit opponents, that character's Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 12% for 8s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s. Max 4 stacks. Each stack's duration is counted independently. This effect will be cleared if the character leaves the field.
Adjustments & Optimizations
Enemies
- Reduces the ATK of Nobushi: Jintouban, Nobushi: Kikouban, Nobushi: Hitsukeban, Kairagi: Fiery Might, Kairagi: Dancing Thunder, and Specters in Worlds with a World Level of 3–6.
- Optimizes the performance of Rifthounds after being hit.
- Adjusts the performance of Specters after being hit and launched.
- Reduces Specters' HP and resistance to interruption, and increases the HP Percentage to fill up the Fury meter of Specters.
- Adjusts part of the Specters' behavior logic: it can be affected by the pull effect when it is not in the “expanded” state.
System
- When picking up an item drop, the icon of the drop will also show the number of its stacks if its stack is greater than 1.
- Optimizes the attribute filtering of Artifacts, giving priority to displaying Artifacts whose primary attribute is the filtered attribute.
- Adds “Traveler” Character Level-Up prompts to the character screen.
Audio
- Adds Receiving a Gift voice-over lines for some characters in “Character > Profile.”
- Optimizes the sound effects for certain character attacks.
- Optimizes the volume performance of some cutscene animations.
- Optimizes the Japanese, English, and Korean voice-over for certain characters, quests, and NPCs.
- Adjusts the Korean voice-over of Venti to be consistent with the subtitles.
Other
- During the same period of Event Wishes, when you enter the Wish interface again, the page will retain the Wish interface selected when you exited last time.
- Changes the “Guide” page to “Version Highlights” in the Paimon Menu.
- Fixes an issue whereby buttons may conflict in the “Character Selection” interface when using a controller: in the “Character Selection” interface, the Claim Friendship Rewards button will be hidden and the corresponding function of the L3 button will be to carry out filtering.
- When using a controller, the Purchase button and purchase function of items that are not available for purchase or redemption in the Event Shop will be disabled.
Bug Fixes
The bug fixes in Genshin Impact Version 2.8 can be found here.
For more Genshin Impact 2.8 news, click here.
