Genshin Impact Version 2.5 Update ‘When the Sakura Bloom’ Goes Live 16 February

More adventures await players in Teyvat in a couple of weeks time, with MiHoYo confirming that Genshin Impact Version 2.5, subtitled ‘When the Sakura Bloom‘ will go live on all servers starting 16 February 2022. In this latest update, darkness of unknown origins contibutes of loom within the recently opened Enkanomiya, bringing new challenges for the Traveller and their party. Above sea level, in Inazuma, the stories of both Raiden Shogun and Yae Miko continue – with the latter making their debut as a 5-star playable character.

Key features of the new update are below:

New Seasonal Event

The new seasonal event “Three Realms Gateway Offering” will challenge explorers with an area based on Enkanomiya that is haunted by unknown darkness. Once they have set foot in this area, characters will continuously accumulate corrosive darkness. A special gadget, the Bokuso Box, will be given to help resist the corrosive darkness, gain new abilities, and take down certain monsters. Open chests, unlock Waypoints and complete exploration objectives in the event area willall level up the Bokuso Box. The event will last the entire duration of Version 2.5, providing players with an ample amount of time to fully explore every corner and claim rich rewards including Primogems and the new 4-star catalyst weapon, Oathsworn Eye.

New Enemies

Tough enemies continue to appear in Inazuma. Beneath the water in Enkanomiya, players may encounter Standard Bearers, Line Breakers, and Defenders of the Shadowy Husk family, each type with different weapons, elements, and abilities. For instance, the Standard Bearer will create shields for itself and nearby Shadowy Husks if it hits a shielded character. On the other side of Inazuma, a formidable new Trounce Domain opponent arises, as Raiden Shogun’s Story Quest continues, promising to challenge playerswith intimidating combat mechanics.

New Allies, for Those Lucky With the Wish Gacha System

More allies will also come to help. Yae Miko, the head shrine maiden of the Grand Narukami Shrine, will be joining as the new five-star Electro Catalyst user. With her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, Miko is capable of providing both constant damage off-field and high burst damage on-field. Meanwhile, players may also cross paths with Yae Miko as an unusual urban legend circulates throughout Inazuma. Yae Miko’s Event Wish will be available in the early stage of theupdate, followed by Event Wishes of Raiden Shogun and Sangonomiya Kokomi.

Create Your Own Domain

With Version 2.5, the “Divine Ingenuity” event will offer a chance for players to create their own domain. Participants of this event will be able to customize their own domains with a variety of terrain, mechanisms, traps, buffs and completion criteria. Moreover, players may also try out other players’ domain designs.

Concept Art of The Chasm – To Be Available in Version 2.6

series of concept art about the Chasm was revealed to fans and players in the latest Version 2.5 Special Program. Starting from Version 2.6, players will be able to explore this all-new map addition in Liyue.

Developed by MiHoYo, Genshin Impact is now available to play on the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android gaming platforms. While free-to-play, the game is supported by gacha mechanics.

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