Highlights
- Leaks suggest that Genshin Impact's Version 4.2 update will bring new events, including re-runs of popular ones and a battle event with a new NPC named Thelxie.
- The leak also reveals that Furina, one of the featured characters, will have the ability to switch between the Pneuma and Ousia elements with her Charged Attack.
- Version 4.1, which is launching soon, will have events like the "Waterborne Poetry" event and anniversary rewards, giving players a chance to earn Intertwined Fates and Primogems.
New leaks from Genshin Impact are teasing the lineup of events planned for the game's Version 4.2 update, expected to launch in early November. With the launch of the HoYoverse RPG's Version 4.1 update less than 24 hours away, many fans are already looking ahead to the game's next version. HoYoverse would officially confirm the highly-anticipated launch of Furina for Version 4.2 earlier this week, alongside a new four-star character in Charlotte. Now, the update is set to bring several events to the game, including multiple re-runs.
While HoYoverse has yet to officially reveal any content for Version 4.2 beyond its featured characters, leaks have already begun to tease Genshin Impact's next update. Early leaks have revealed a new expansion to Fontaine's map set to arrive with the version, bringing another harbor to Fontaine and rumored to add a new weekly boss. The Archon Quest for the update has also suggested there will be a major shift to Furina's status within the Hydro region. Now, Version 4.2 looks packed with plenty of limited-time content for players to experience.
A post from prominent Genshin Impact leaker Genshin Intel summarizes the lineup of events planned for Version 4.2. The update's main event will reportedly be a battle event involving a new unrevealed NPC named Thelxie, featuring a free copy of Version 4.0 four-star Freminet as a reward. The update is set to feature re-runs of several popular events including the "Kurious Kamera" and "Misty Dungeon" events, as well as the newest iteration of Genshin Impact's popular recurring "Fungi" events. Version 4.2 is also rumored to introduce a new non-playable character to the game in Skirk, believed to be Childe's master.
Alongside the lineup of events, the leak also shares new information about the two recently-revealed featured characters for Version 4.2. Furina will reportedly be able to utilize both the Pneuma and Ousia elements of Genshin Impact's new Arkhe system, switching between the two with her Charged Attack. Charlotte is also confirmed to be introduced as an Ousia-aligned character, joining her previously revealed status as a Cryo Catalyst user. Version 4.2 is currently expected to launch on November 8.
With multiple highly-anticipated characters on the way, Version 4.1 is giving players plenty of ways to save up for their favorites. The update will feature several events including the "Waterborne Poetry" event, whisking players back to Mondstadt and Liyue for a joint poetry festival. Version 4.1 will also roll out this year's anniversary rewards, featuring two campaigns rewarding players with up to 10 Intertwined Fates and 1600 Primogems. With a plethora of events on the way, Genshin Impact players should have no problem racking up plenty of Primogems.
Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
