Genshin Impact has unveiled the full slate of content in its developer livestream for Version 6.2, marking the debut of key characters such as Alice and Nicole, as well as introducing the Hexerei Rite. While Version 6.2 won't feature a new map expansion, it will come with one of the most exciting changes to the game since the launch of Natlan: ability kit upgrades for some of the oldest characters in Genshin Impact.
Dubbed the Hexerei Rite, Genshin Impact players will be able to undergo a quest line to enhance certain characters from Mondstadt. This series of quests will be tailored to each character. Some enhancements are independent upgrades, such as with Venti and Klee, while others will only come into effect when two Hexerei characters are paired together. Version 6.2 will also introduce Durin to Genshin Impact as a playable character, and much like his sibling, Albedo, he will also count as part of the Hexerei.
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The livestream was hosted on Twitch and YouTube by the official Genshin Impact account, and among other things, it also revealed that players will be able to unlock an alternate skin for Durin by completing his Story Quest. Players will be able to pull for Durin in the first half of the Event Banners, where he will feature alongside Venti and Jahoda, while the second half will be headlined by Varesa and Xilonen. Unfortunately, there will be no Mondstadt Chronicled Banner in Genshin Impact during Version 6.2.
In addition to his Hexerei buffs, Venti will debut with a new Signature Weapon in Version 6.2: The Daybreak Chronicles. Unlike his previous Signature Weapons, The Daybreak Chronicles is made with a hypercarry Venti in mind, and it will feature on the Weapon Banner in Genshin Impact during the first half of Version 6.2. The upcoming patch will also feature a Hexerei selector, allowing players to obtain a copy of Fischl, Sucrose, or Razor by completing the Witch's Coursework, a series of quests tied to the Hexerei Rite.
It remains to be seen if the Hexerei Rite is a precursor to other Mondstadt (or even Liyue) characters receiving a glow up, but it certainly implies that HoYoverse is considering the idea. The Flagship Event for Version 6.2 will take place in Natlan, and will grant players a free 4-Star Bow for engaging with its minigames. Liben is also set to make his annual appearance in Version 6.2, where he will tease Dornman Port as an upcoming map expansion in Genshin Impact. While not explicitly confirmed by the developers, rumors point towards Dornman Port being the featured zone in Version 6.4. Fans can expect Version 6.2 to launch on December 3, 2025.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- How Long To Beat
- 294 hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 124.86 GB
- Wiki
