In this article you can find out exactly when update 4.4 for Genshin Impact will be released, what new banners, characters, events, quests, locations and opponents await players, as well as what weapons, artifacts and cards for the Sacred Call of the Seven will appear in the game. We will gradually update the article, so we recommend bookmarking it.
Note: Currently, the information below is based not only on statements from the developers, but also on leaks and files obtained by data miners and testers, so it is not 100% reliable and may change over time.< /p>
Genshin Impact 4.4 release date
HoYoverse typically releases updates every 6 weeks, so the next patch should be released on January 31, 2024. It will be replaced by version 4.5 around March 13th next year.
It will be possible to preload the client a few days before its release. The developers will probably carry out technical work, which can last up to 5 hours. Players are usually given compensation in the amount of 300-600 source stones.
Live broadcast on Genshin Impact 4.4
The development team almost always conducts special streams 1.5-2 weeks before the release of a new update. They usually take place on Friday-Sunday. For this reason, the live broadcast according to version 4.4 should take place on January 19, 2024 at 15:00 Moscow time. During it, three promotional codes for 300 primogems will be posted.
New characters and banners
The miHoYo team has not yet officially introduced new characters for the game. However, insiders shared relevant information. They also talked about future banners and the abilities of the new heroes.
First phase banners
Informants suggest that in the first half of the patch the following fighters will be presented in banners:
- 5-star – Cloud Guardian (Anemo, catalyst) and Xiao (Anemo, spear).
- 4-star – unknown yet.
The Guardian of the Clouds is one of the adherents of Li Yue, who lives in the Beyond the Clouds. The players had already met her many times, but she appeared to them in the form of a crane. According to rumors, her in-game name will be Xianyun, and in a squad she will be able to play the role of the main damage dealer (with C6 open) or support for Anemo damage dealers.
As for the weapon banner, you should expect the appearance of the Jade Kite spear (Xiao signature) and a catalyst in the form fans (signature of the Guardian of the Clouds).
Second phase banners
In the second half of the update (starts on February 21), the following fighters will most likely be reranned:
- 5-star – Shen He (Cryo, polearm) and Gan Yu (Cryo, bow).
- 4-star – lion boy (Piro, ?).
Several facts hint at the rerun of these characters. Firstly, many players have been waiting for them for quite some time. Secondly, the main event storyline will be connected to them. Thirdly, new skins are being prepared for them.
Rumors about the lion boy began to appear more than six months ago, however, there is still very little information about him. It is not even known what his name is; What is clear is that he is from Li Yue. Recently, a drawing was leaked that may depict the said character. It suggests that this guy is using Pyro of the God's Eye. His stance shows that he fights hand to hand. It is possible that his fighting style is similar to that used by Risley and Heizo (both use a catalyst).
In “The Incarnation of a Deity” you will be able to obtain the Spear Calmer of Troubles and the Bow of Amos, which are the signature weapons of Shen He and Gan Yu, respectively.
New locations
Insiders report that in the said update, the developers will finally add the Chenyu Valley, which will expand Li Yue in the northwest direction and unite the Geo Kingdom with Fontaine. A map of this area has already appeared on the network, which shows the location of two statues of the Archon.
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On the territory of this location there will be a tea village called Qiaoying, in which players will meet many new characters. An art of one such young lady even appeared on the Internet – her name is Fu Jin, and she is the junior deity of Li Yue (perhaps we are talking about an adept).
New weapons
So far, only one new weapon is known – we are talking about a signature catalyst for the Guardian of the Clouds. His stats and passive talent are unknown. It is only stated that it will look like a brown and gold fan with an image of light blue clouds.
New skins
According to available data, as part of patch 4.4, three heroes will be allowed to try on wearing new looks: Gan Yu, Shen He and Xing Qiu. The skin for the last character can be obtained completely free of charge when completing the main event tests.
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It is noted that all skins will have epic rarity, that is, they will not change the animations of attacks and character stances. The developers will make them in the Chinese style in honor of the Sea Lantern Festival. The pictures above show blurry images of the two skins.
New Missions
There will most likely be no new Archon quests, since Fontaine's arc is completed, and Harlequin's arc will be continued in patch 4.6, where she will become a playable character. However, the team may release a new chapter of the interim volume related to the Chenyu Valley.
Legend Quests
Most likely, the Guardian of the Clouds will receive a personal quest, in which players will be shown why the adept decided to change her crane form per person. The Lion Boy may be presented as part of the new Meeting.
However, it is possible that both characters will appear only in the storyline of the main event and nowhere else.
World Quests
Naturally, the developers will add new side quests. Their events are likely to unfold in the tea valley.
New events
Sea Lantern Festival
HoYoverse, as usual, plans to hold a new festival dedicated to Chinese New Year. In addition to its own quests, which will feature Shen He and Gan Yu, it will include various mini-games.
The heroines, by the way, will be shown in new costumes. Players will also be able to get a free 4-star character from Li Yue and a skin for Xing Qiu.
