Genshin Impact patch 2.8 is just around the corner, and its live presentation has already taken place. The Traveler will be able to find the great space of the sea for the summer update. A new character will make its entrance, while three others are back. As always, maintenance is planned while installing the patch on the servers.
Patch 2.8 release date
Genshin Impact patch 2.8 is scheduled for release on July 13. 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 2.8 release date – Wednesday, July 13, 4:00 a.m.
To learn more
These are 3 banners that will be highlighted during patch 2.8. The first two, present for the first 3 weeks of the update, highlight Kazhua and Klee. The next allows you to find Yoimiya. The new character, Shikanoin Heizou, is a four-star who will be present for the launch of the patch.
- Battle Pass –
- New Update, New Battle Pass, More Rewards
- Shikanoin Heizou – 4 stars
- Wield the Catalyst
- Controls the Anemo element
Changes and novelties to expect
Midsummer is a beautiful time, when many strange things happen. A cursed sword of unknown origin, unsolved puzzles, and distant islands that seem both familiar and foreign.
Events
- Summertime Odyssey –
- Major event
- 5 games available:
- Surfpiercer, a boat test
- Temple of the Star Latitudes
- Evernight Keep
- The Islands’ Stirring Strings
- Misty Holls, Foggy Vales
- Resonating Visions –
- Collection event
- Allows you to obtain Primogems
- Reminiscent Regimen –
- parkour event
- Allows you to obtain Primogems
- Hidden Strife –
- Battle Event
- Allows you to obtain Primogems
- Evermotion Mechanical Painting –
- Puzzles and riddles event
- Allows you to obtain Primogems
- New outfit –
- Red Dead of Night, Diluc
