Genshin Impact Version 3.1 Revealed With Release Date; Brings 3 New Characters & More
Today Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse officially revealed version 3.1 of the popular online action RPG.
The update is titled “King Deshret and the Three Magi” and will launch on September 28.
This time around we move from the rainforest to the desert to continue the story and our exploration of Sumeru, while three new characters will appear: Candace, Cyno, and Nilou.
Alongside the new content, there will be plenty of events as usual, on top of new enemies to fight.
Inspired by ancient Egypt, the new area will include the ruins of the ancient civilization led by the titular King Deshret, on top of Aaru Village, where the current inhabitants of the desert dwell.
Speaking of the characters, Candance is a guard of Aaru Village and a descendant of King Deshret himself. Nilou is a popular dancer from Sumeru city. Cyno is the General Mahamatra, fighting with a polearm and electro power.
Below you’re able to watch the trailer introducing the update, alongside the extensive livestream showing the first gameplay for the characters mentioned above, on top of breaking down the events, and more.
Incidentally, during the same livestream, we saw theannouncement of a Genshin Impact anime,which was pretty much inevitable, at this point.
If you want to learn more about Genshin Impact, you canread our reviewand watch the trailerdedicated to Kamisato Ayaka,one starring Yoimiya,one showing Sayu, twofocusing on Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn and Kujou Sara,one showcasing the Raiden Shogun, onefocusing on Sangonomiya Kokomi, oneshowcasing Thoma,one featuring Arataki Itto,one starring Gorou,one showcasing Shenhe,one focusing on Yun Jin,one showcasing Yae Miko,another focusing on Kamisato Ayato,one starring Yelan,one focusing on Kuki Shinobu,one showcasing Tighnari,one focusing on Collei, andone showcasing Dori.
The game is currently available for PS5, PS4, PC, iOS, and Android.
You can alsoread and see more about the recently-released version 3.0, on top ofthe characters and a story trailer for the update,a video on the new Dendro element, andan anime-style trailer.
