Genshin Impact's Version 1.2 update is planned to release on December 23, introducing the𒐪 world of Teyvat to a brand-new regio💫n and two new characters – Albedo and Ganyu.
Albedo the Alchemist and Ganyu the Adeptus are both five-star characters, with Albedo featured prominently in the upcoming The Chalk Prince and the Dragon questline. They're described by Mihoyo as a "young yet legendary genius alchemist in Mondstadt, wielding a sword and the power of geo." Albedo is investigating a sword known as Festering Desire and, by helping with their research, you'll be able to 🔯add the deadly weapon to your inventory – along with an assortment of other items from the event shop, including the Crown of Insight.
Ganyu, on the otherhand, is "a half human, half-adeptus Cryo archer who serves as an emissary and secretary for the Liyue Qixing."𓆏 She'll have her own side quest that will offer an in-depth look at her backstory.
The two characte🍸rs seem to offer different radically different playstyles, and we're excited to check them out later this month.
Version 1.2 is also introducing Genshin Impact to its first ever map expansion – Dragonspine. This is a towering mountain range just south of Mondstadt. Here you'll find "unique creatures, a lost ancient civilization, bountiful ingredients, rare artifacts, and recipes for multiple 4-star weapons." The region is constantly covered in snow, meaning you'll need to bundle up if you're hoping to stay warm and do much exploring in the wint✱ery zone. Mihoyo is even adding a new Sheer Cold bar – a new resourcꦿe you'll need to monitor while enduring the frigid winds of Dragonspine. Become too cold, and you'll slowly see your HP drain.
Genshin Impact received a nomination at The Game Awards this year for Best Mobile Game, but wasn't able to bring home any hardware – that honor went to the wildly popular Among Us.
Genshin Impact is available for free on iOS, Android,𒅌🎃 PC, and PS4. Version 1.2 will be available for all platforms on December 23.