Genshin Impact patch 2.0 has just been revealed in a presentation video and a dedicated live stream. The opportunity to discover the planned novelties, get to know the new characters but also discover Inazuma. The summer continues with many activities on the Raiden Shogun archipelago. A maintenance is planned the time to install the patch on the servers.
Patch 2.0 release date
Genshin Impact's next patch is scheduled for July 21. The servers will be shut down the Tuesday before the update. This maintenance will introduce all the new features of the patch. The minimum compensation of 300 Primogems is always in order.
- Patch 2.0 release date – Wednesday, July 21, 5:00 a.m.
To learn more
New temporary banners are coming for Genshin Impact patch 2.0. The two banners of the patch are dedicated to the new characters of the zone: Kamisato Ayaka for the first and Yoimiya and Sayu for the second banner. The accompanying characters are not yet revealed.
- Battle Pass –
- New Update, New Battle Pass, More Rewards
- Kamisato Ayaka – 5 stars
- Wield the one-handed sword
- Controls the Cryo element
- Yoimiya – 5 stars
- Handle the bow
- Controls the Pyro element
- Sad – 4 stars
- Wield the claymore
- Controls the Anemo element
Changes and novelties to expect
Traveling to Inazuma to search for his brother or sister, the Traveler finally discovers the Divine-Eyes Hunt he's been hearing about for so long. He also learns more about them, what they represent, and their connection to the Archons. But are those he thought his enemies really? As ancient deities continue to stir, he will have to uncover the mystery surrounding the Raiden Shogun.
- Inazuma-
- An archipelago made up of 6 islands with unique themes
- Region housing the Archon Electro
- New chapters of history
- New harvestables
- New reputation
- Weapon Vows Altered –
- Added "Divine Path"
- Set the weapon of your choice on the banner
- Gain 1 fate point if the weapon you get is not the one set
- At 2 fate points the next 5 star weapon is the one of your choice
- Added "Divine Path"
- Thunder Crash –
- New Major Event in Patch 2.0
- Takes place in 4 parts
- Phantom Flow –
- New Major Event in Patch 2.0
- Complete different challenges to make the highest score
- Mechanical Theater: Stage of Wonders –
- Return event, suitable for patch 2.0
- Offers different levels and challenges
- Lost riches –
- Back from the event
- Reflux of energy lines –
- Back from the event
- New Weapons –
- thunder pulse
- Bow, 5 stars
- Mist-Slicer Reflection
- One-handed sword, 5 stars
- exorcism bow
- Bow, 4 stars
- Lame kageuchi d’Amenoma
- One-handed sword, 4 stars
- Lance at Kittain's cross
- Polearm, 4 stars
- Nagamasa Greatsword
- Claymore, 4 stars
- Ring of the Hakushin
- Catalyst, 4 stars
- thunder pulse
- New sets –
- Emblem of Shattered Fate
- 5 stars
- 2 parts: Energy Recharge 20%
- 4 parts: Increases elemental unleash damage by 25% of energy recharge. The bonus cannot exceed 75%.
- nostalgic reminiscence
- 5 stars
- 2 parts: Attack 18%
- 4 parts: When a character uses an elemental skill with 15 energy or more, they lose 15 energy and increase the damage of their basic, charged and diving attacks by 50% for 10 seconds.
- Emblem of Shattered Fate
And as if that weren't enough, a final addition comes as a game-changer for many players. Version 2.0 of Genshin Impact allows you to link your PSN account to your MiHoYo Pass in order to take advantage of cross-progression between all platforms.
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