Highlights

  • Genshin Impact adds Thespian Tricks in Version 4.8 for characters Yoimiya, Yelan, Kaeya, and Kaveh.
  • Imaginarium Theater offers cosmetic rewards with Thespian Tricks and Trail Appearances.
  • Thespian Tricks are intended for use in photo mode, allowing players to capture better screenshots of their characters.

Version 4.8 is adding new Thespian Tricks to Genshin Impact, which are special character poses that initially made their debut in Version 4.7 through the Imaginarium Theater. One of the most common critiques of Genshin Impact concerns an unwillingness to commit to cosmetics – especially those unlocked via gameplay. Alternate outfits obtainable through Flagship Events only come twice per year, and each Region only has one Glider for players to work towards.

However, the Imaginarium Theater in Genshin Impact is perfectly positioned to offer new cosmetic rewards to players, as both Version 4.7 and Version 4.8 will come with their own set of rewards. Whereas Thespian Tricks will rotate with each subsequent update, the Trail Appearances introduced in Version 4.8 will be a permanent addition to the new game mode. The Imaginarium Theater opens its doors on July 1, 2024, and will allow players to obtain the first set of Thespian Tricks.

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As shared by spletnik_fatui from the testing servers for Version 4.8, the new Thespian Tricks are designed with four characters in mind: Yoimiya, Yelan, Kaeya, and Kaveh. Given his infamous absence from the Event Banners, Kaveh getting a Thespian Trick could imply that he will finally feature alongside Nilou and Navia during the first half of Version 4.8. However, this should be taken with a grain of salt, as Wriothesley will is a Special Guest Star for the Imaginarium Theater, but won't be receiving a rerun until at least Version 5.0.

Genshin Impact Characters with New Thespian Tricks in Version 4.8

  • Yoimiya
  • Yelan
  • Kaeya
  • Kaveh

That being said, Yelan will be present opposite Emilie in the second half of Version 4.8, and she is indeed one of the characters receiving a Thespian Trick in the same patch. These poses are intended to be used through the photo mode in Genshin Impact, and are mostly a freeze-frame taken from a character's idle animation. While they may not be as flashy as a new skin or trail appearance, Thespian Tricks should at least allow Genshin Impact players to take better screenshots to share with friends or post on their social media accounts.

It should be noted that players won't be able to obtain all the Thespian Tricks in Version 4.7, and it's quite likely that Version 4.8 will have the same problem. Version 4.7 will feature six Thespian Tricks, while the currency used to exchange them can only be obtained three times per patch. As such, players should prioritize poses for Genshin Impact characters that their account possesses. Though there is a small chance that HoYoverse will revert its decision, and allow players to exchange currency for older Thespian Tricks in Version 4.8 (and beyond), players should be mindful of how the current system works.

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Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is an open-world RPG made by MiHoYo. Focusing on the interactions between seven elements, Genshin Impact is a free-to-play gacha game with a host of characters, weapons, regions, and more.

Platform(s)
Mobile , iOS , Android , PC , PS4 , PS5
Released
September 28, 2020