Genshin Impact Developer Leaks More Update 2.8 Details

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Genshin Impact Version 2.7 is slowly coming to an end which means that it's time for a new update to introduce loads of additional content. The game's official social media accounts have already confirmed the arrival of a brand-new character named Shikanoin Heizou.

Developer HoYoverse has already confirmed that Heizou is a popular Tenryou Commissions detective and should arrive alongside the upcoming new update. While players patiently await for a new announcement to reveal more details about the new content, it seems as though Genshin Impact has prematurely shared the complete summary of the upcoming update.

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Reddit user RiversCroft has shared an interesting picture showing the summary for Genshin Impact Version 2.8 posted by developer HoYoverse on their official page on Epic Games. According to the description, the new update will introduce the following pieces of content:

According to multiple leaks, Heizou will apparently be an Anemo DPS character and the game's first male catalyst. However, even though the Catalyst is usually used for ranged characters, recent beta leaks have confirmed that Heizou prefers close combat. His elemental skill, Heartstopper Strike, allows him to punch a group of opponents in front of him dealing Anemo damage in the process. His elemental burst is similar to Kazuha's burst as it makes him leap into the air and launch a powerful Anemo attack that can hit up to four different opponents.

While the playable roster remains the main focus of every Genshin Impact update, the majority of the community seems more excited about the upcoming Golden Apple Archipelago event. This limited event was also featured in last year's Genshin