Genshin Impact Reveals New Character Skins and Confirms Version 4.4 Banners

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The latest Special Preview Program for Genshin Impact has revealed an ambitious slate of new content coming in Version 4.4, which also includes skins for Ganyu, Shenhe, and Xingqiu, as well as confirming the event banners for Xianyun, Nahida, Xiao, and Yae Miko. Chenyu Vale in Genshin Impact is finally making its debut, as the new zone will bridge the gap between Fontaine and Liyue, and connect the two nations together. In addition to exploring its breathtaking sights, Genshin Impact players will also be able to aid the local adeptus in healing the land, and even challenge a new world boss.

Version 4.4 will introduce Gaming and Xianyun to Genshin Impact, both of whom will be available in the Event Banners during the first half of the patch. While some players remain skeptical whether Xianyun's ability kit will find its place in the meta, the Plunging Attack gameplay that it enables should bring a new benefit to older characters such as Diluc. Xianyun will also receive a Story Quest in Version 4.4, and will feature prominently during the Lantern Rite event.

However, the Lantern Rite is also bringing alternative skins for Ganyu and Shenhe in Genshin Impact, which players will be able to purchase at a discount during Version 4.4. Furthermore, Xingqiu's outfit will be obtainable for free by completing the Flagship Event of the patch, with a similar method of acquisition as Kaeya's outfit from Version 3.8. Though Shenhe and Ganyu won't be making their rerun in Version 4.4, the Event Banners in the patch feature two beloved characters that can help players push through the Spiral Abyss.

Xianyun and Nahida will be the first half banners in Version 4.4, while Xiao and Yae Miko will have their return as limited characters in the second half. Genshin Impact players will be able to invite the 4-Star Pyro Claymore Gaming for free, as is Lantern Rite tradition, but they will also be able to obtain him by wishing on the Xianyun and Nahida banners with an increased drop rate.

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