Genshin Impact Version 4.0 Adds Nation of Fontaine, New Characters, and Underwater Adventures
On August 16th, Genshin Impact reaches version 4.0. The new update, «As Light Rain Falls Without Reason», adds the fifth nation of Tevyat, Fontaine, new modes,new characters, and underwater adventures.
Fontaine has been hinted at before, as the devs previewed a bit of what was to some back in the spring with The Nation of Justice. Now we’re getting close to the new update, and HoYoverse has released lots of details and a brand new update trailer to set things all up.
Fontaine is a city with lots of water, and known for culture and art and technology. These set it apart. The nation finds itself at an important point, ruled by Focalors, the Hydro Archon and God of Justice. She is responsible for a number of changes, including centering trials as public spectacles and events, set in the same places where performances regularly take place at other times. In this location, this is where the latest chapter of the Archon Quest will lead you, and you will also get to witness an ongoing trial.
The first three playable characters of Fontaine also join in the update, and each are introduced in the update trailer. Lyney is a magician, a five-star archer who can also do Pyro magic tricks and transform into a Grin-Malkin cat. His assistant and sister, Lynette, will be a four-star, sword-wielding Anemo character. Their youngest sibling, Freminet is a four-star Claymore user with physical and Cryo attacks. If you are above Adventure Rank 25 in the latest seasonal event, you will be able to invite Lynette to your team for free.
The underwater zones are a highlight, since this is the first time anything like this has been added. Underwater you won't have to worry about oxygen but you will have to worry about something called aquatic
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