Highlights

  • Genshin Impact Version 4.8 releases on July 17 with a new limited-time map, 5-star character Emilie, and features like Thespian Tricks.
  • Version 5.0 is expected to introduce the Natlan region and more new characters, and rumored to raise the level cap to 100.
  • Nilou and Navia will be featured on Version 4.8's Phase 1 banners from July 17 to August 6, followed by Emilie and Yelan during Phase 2 from August 6 to 27.

HoYoverse has revealed the release date for Genshin Impact Version 4.8, which will drop later this month and feature a new map, a new character, and much more. Genshin Impact's last update, Version 4.7, was released on June 5 and included two 5-star characters in Clorinde and Sigewinne, as well as the 4-star playable character Sethos. The update also introduced new weapons, new quests, event wishes, and Genius Invokation TCG Cards.

In the coming months, Genshin Impact will inch closer to Version 5.0, which is rumored to be introducing three new characters: a 5-Star Dendro Claymore, a female 5-Star Hydro Catalyst, and a female 4-Star Geo Polearm. Version 5.0 is also set to open up the new Natlan region and potentially even raise the level cap to 100. Further leaks for Version 5.0 surround Madame Ping, the next Genshin Impact character set for a Lantern Rite debut.

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Genshin Impact Version 4.8 will arrive on July 17 and introduce the new limited-time Simulanka map, complete with new stories, seasonal events, and plentiful rewards, as well as new looks for Nilou and Kirara. Emilie, a new 5-star character, also joins the stacked Genshin Impact roster as a Dendro polearm wielder. A renowned perfume designer residing in Fontaine, Emilie has a unique ability called the Lumidouce Case, which deals additional damage over time to enemies inflicted with the Burning status. In addition, Version 4.8 is adding new Thespian Tricks (character poses) to Genshin Impact, which initially made their debut in Version 4.7 through the Imaginarium Theater.

Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Release Date

  • Genshin Impact Version 4.8 will be released on July 17, 2024.

Nilou and Navia are part of the Phase 1 banners and will be available from July 17 to August 6. Phase 2 banners in Version 4.8 are Emilie's debut banner as well as Yelan's banner rerun. Phase 2 will be available from August 6 until August 27. For Genshin Impact players looking to stack up on Primogems, there are several livestream codes to redeem ahead of Version 4.8's release, which award Primogems, Mystic Enhancement Ores, Hero's Wits, and Mora.

If Genshin Impact's consistent release calendar is anything to go by, the new Natlan realm will likely drop in Version 5.0 near the end of August. Traditionally, Genshin Impact has introduced a new region for players to explore with every whole number update, i.e. Version 3.0, Version 4.0, and Version 5.0. For example, Genshin Impact Version 3.0 welcomed players to the new region of Sumeru, whereas Version 4.0 opened the doors to Fontaine.