Genshin Impact 2.8 Patch Notes: GAA Island, enemy nerfs, free weapon and more

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The Genshin Impact 2.8 Patch Notes are officially out, so here's a quick rundown of what's important. This article won't include any leaks, but it will summarize what has been officially revealed thus far. The actual patch notes will be available to view in the first tweet of this article.

Genshin Impact 2.8 maintenance starts at 6.00 AM (UTC+8) on July 13, 2022, and is expected to end around 11.00 AM (UTC+8) on the same day. Travelers will obtain 300 Primogems as Maintenance Compensation if they are Adventure Rank 5 or higher. The mail will expire in 30 days, so remember to claim it as soon as possible.

The first major part of Genshin Impact 2.8's Patch Notes is the reintroduction of the Golden Apple Archipelago. This series of islands will only be available during this update, so it is not a permanent addition to the game. To unlock this area, players must:

There is only one new character in this version update: Heizou. He is a 4-star Anemo Catalyst who is also a detective in the Tenryou Commission. The above tweet contains more specific information not found in the Patch Notes.

There aren't any new weapons in the first weapon banner of this update, but that preclude their availability in the slightest. The Cursed Blade is a brand new 4-star Sword that players will get via the new quest.

Much of the new content in this Version Update revolves around new events. Here are some events related to the Summertime Odyssey and their start times:

The event shop will be open at 4.00 on July 16, 2022. All of these events will be over once Genshin Impact 2.8 ends.

There are two new skins in Genshin Impact 2.8:

The former will cost a discounted 1,980 Genesis Crystals, while the latter is available by obtaining enough Phantasmal Conches in