Developer HoYoverse has unveiled Version 7.1 for Genshin Impact, presenting a brand-new trailer. The new story arc will bring a new Archon Quest, and reveal new lore pieces, bringing new and old characters to the action. Moreover, the new game version will invite players to the Moonchase Festival re-run, adding new time-limited events and a major sixth anniversary celebration.
New Archon Quest – Chapter 7 Act 3 Archon Quest, White Night, Like a Dream Upon Waking. The time had come for Travelers to meet the Tsaritsa face-to-face. The Cryo Archon will uncover the true purpose behind her Gnoses hunt and plans for the future of Teyvat. However, heroes should take down a formidable foe, the Ruler of Death Ronova. Travelers will face her both as the story antagonist and a new Weekly Boss.
“The realm of Death is forged by laws no mortal may alter. Before her gates stand those with love or hatred in their hearts, feelings not even death can confine.”
Genshin Impact – Version 7.1 Banners Feature:
Phase I:
- Vesna – Featured 5-star Anemo Sword wielder & Vodyanitsa – Featured 5-star Hydro Catalyst wielder.
- Beyond the Chrysalis – Featured 5-star Sword & Hymn of the Maelstrom – Featured 5-star Catalyst.
Both characters introduce new ways to enhance Stellar Swirl reactions.
Phase II:
- Skirk – Featured 5-star Cryo Sword wielder &Escoffier – Featured 5-star Cryo Polearm wielder.
- Azurelight – Featured 5-Star Sword & Symphonist of Scents – Featured 5-star Polearm.
Moonchase Festival Returns
Players return to Yilong Wharf in Liyue as the long-awaited Moonchase Festival makes its comeback after five years. The event features an ancient story, brings three new mini-games, and offers players a new 4-star Sword.
Event Lineup
- Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon: Mini-games and special quests with various rewards, including the new 4-star sword Silver Light.
- Carefree Snowball Fight: PvP event with snowballs battle.
- Predictive Victory Dynamics: players should predict outcome of a combat simulator to earn points and rewards.
- Overflowing Favor Rerun: Double Artifact rewards in artifact domain runs daily.
- Miliastra Wonderland Anniversary: Starlit Gala, featuring top mini-game candidates from the year and great rewards.
Sixth Anniversary Celebration
Players who complete the latest Archon Quest can choose one event-exclusive 5-star character for free from a select lineup. Anniversary rewards also include one standard 5-star character of their choice, Primogems ×1,600, Intertwined Fate ×10, and more.
HoYoFair Returns
To celebrate the sixth anniversary, HoYoFair will return with “Project: Nord Express,” premiering on YouTube on September 20 at 20:00 (UTC+8). The program features around 16 fan-created animated shorts and original fan music, including the finale to the Genshin Elemental Warfare series and a new short by KIERU. Fans can enter a special giveaway on X starting September 10 for a chance to win exclusive merchandise.
Tags: action, adventure, Genshin Impact, hoyoverse
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