Genshin Impact Update: Version 2.8 Release Date, Banners, Events, And More
Genshin Impact's version 2.8 update is right around the corner. It's bringing a good amount of new content to the game, including another character, Shinkanoin Heizou, the return of the Golden Apple Archipelago, more costumes, and new events. Here's everything you need to know.
The 2.8 update goes live on July 13 and, according to a tweet from the official Genshin Impact Twitter account, maintenance on the game will begin at 6 AM UTC+8, which is 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. The maintenance process should take about five hours.
For those who would rather not wait until Wednesday, the update can now be pre-installed on PC and mobile devices to save some time. At the time of writing, pre-installations aren't yet available on PS4 or PS5.
Once the update goes live, players will be able to pull on two character banners right away. The first banner will feature Kazuha, Heizou, Thoma, and Ningguang, and the second one will offer Klee alongside the same four-star characters. At the 2.8 halfway point, Yoimiya's rerun banner will arrive for those who missed out on the Pyro archer's debut.
It's been months since Kazuha's initial release and it's finally time for him to get his own story quest to go along with the rerun banner mentioned above. You'll also be joined by his friend, Heizou, who is showing up all over version 2.8, honestly. The quest will focus on Kazuha's swordsmith family lineage and an ominous-looking new sword.
The Summertime Odyssey event brings us back to the Golden Apple Archipelago for the first time since Inazuma was released about a year ago. This time, the chain of islands has been given a makeover with each of them having a different, specific theme. Each themed island contains its own puzzles and even a few special
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