The new Patch 2.0 is expected to be released in July in Genshin Impact. However, an official announcement of the features is still pending. We at MeinMMO will reveal everything that is known or has surfaced in leaks about Update 2.0.
What is known about the update so far? Patch 2.0 was finally presented in a livestream and several blog posts. The highlights are:
- The new region Inazuma
- Chapter 2 Act 1 and 2 of the story
- 3 new characters
- A new set of craftable weapons and 2 new weapon banners
- A new artifact from the Inazuma region
- A farming system for housing
- New events will come that are supposed to keep you engaged for weeks
When will the update be released? In the blog post about the version on PlayStation, it is stated that Patch 2.0 is scheduled to be released on July 21.
You can already get an overview of the upcoming update in a trailer:
Inazuma is finally coming
What kind of area is this? Inazuma strongly resembles ancient Japan in style. The nation is ruled by the Shogun Raiden, the Electro Archon. He is in search of eternity, and the story will explain why he wants to find eternity.
The area of Inazuma consists of six large island regions and a number of smaller islands scattered across the ocean, each with unique landscapes and its own story. With Patch 2.0, 3 of the 6 main islands are set to be released.
What can players expect in Inazuma? Many dangers, at least that’s what the NPC Atsuko claims in the game. He describes Shogun Raiden as a “predatory samurai” who strictly controls his borders.
According to the latest blog post, you should mainly encounter many Electro enemies, but also peaceful creatures in Inazuma. Some of these creatures have been collected in a gallery:
3 new characters in Patch 2.0
What do we know so far about the new characters? With Patch 2.0, three new characters will be introduced into the game:
- Ayaka
- Sayu
- Yoimiya
According to a leak from Lumie, a well-known source for insider info on Genshin Impact, Ayaka is expected to debut with the banner on July 21, and the next banner on August 10 will feature Sayu and Yoimiya (via Twitter).
This is what Ayaka can do:
- Ayaka uses the Cryo element
- She will be a 5-star character
- She wields a sword
- According to her leak, Ayaka could become one of the strongest characters ever
This is what Sayu can do:
- Sayu is a ninja
- She will be a 4-star character
- Her element is Anemo
- She wields a two-handed sword (“Claymore”)
This is what Yoimiya can do:
- Yoimiya uses a bow
- Her element is Pyro
- She loves fireworks
The different characters play an important role in Genshin Impact. We have put them to a vote, and you decided which characters are your favorites.
New weapons and artifacts
What new weapons will Patch 2.0 bring? With the new update, a total of 7 new weapons will be introduced into the game:
What changes will be made to the weapon banners? In addition to the new weapons, a new mechanism called “Divine Course” has been introduced. This allows you to actively set the “course” for a specific 5-star weapon that you desperately want to obtain.
If you then “accidentally get the wrong weapon,” you will receive a fate point. If you have collected enough fate points, you can exchange them for your desired weapon. However, if you change your desired weapon, you automatically lose all fate points.
You can learn more about this in a blog post by the developers (via Genshin Impact).
What new artifacts are coming with Patch 2.0? The new update brings two new artifacts:
Your own garden in housing
What’s new in housing? For fans of the new housing system introduced with Patch 1.5, gardening is being introduced. You can buy seeds and plant them in fields in your housing area. After a certain time, you will then be able to harvest the seeds.
New events in Patch 2.0
What events are coming with Patch 2.0?
- With Thunder Sojourn, an event will allow you to earn the character Beidou
- With Lost Riches, you will be able to earn a Seelie companion
- Additionally, three other events titled Stage of Wonders, Phantom Flow, and Ley Line Overflow have been announced
What do you think of the new Patch 2.0? Are you satisfied with the announcements or are there things you think are missing? And what are you particularly looking forward to with this patch?
