Genshin Impact update 3.1 will bring a desert area to Sumeru

destructoid.com:

Several weeks ago, Genshin Impact was ushered into the 3.0 update, and added the Sumeru region to the game. Now, Genshin Impact update 3.1 will follow suit with former expansion patches, and build upon that foundation: this time, with a desert area to balance out Sumeru’s extensive forests and jungles.

For all the lore nuts, miHoYo has provided us with an overview of the new area: “In contrast to the tropical rainforest, the harsh desert of Sumeruhas a stark, dangerous beauty. In the heart of the desert stands the majestic Mausoleum of King Deshret and dungeons full of puzzles, mechanisms, and robotic guardians powered by ancient technologies of the perished god and his ancient civilization. The desert is also home to Aaru Village, the largest settlement of the desert people and a safe harbor for exiled scholars and a wealth of information. As players delve into the desert area, Sumeru’s Archon Quest continues to unfold as more factions make their appearances, including two Fatui Harbingers, Il Dottore and Scaramouche.”

Genshin Impact is in a really good place right now. While the monetization model is still a point of contention, at this point there’s a ton of content to play for free, and future updates generally keep upping the ante in terms of quality. I’m fully invested in the story, and look forward to diving in on each numbered update.