Summary
AsGenshin Impactapproaches the final two patches of Fontaine, more details about Natlan and the Summer Event for 2024 have started to emerge. With Version 4.6 introducing the ruins of Remuria and the Sea of Bygone Eras,Genshin Impactwon’t be seeing a new map expansion until the launch of Natlan in August 2024. That being said, Version 4.7 will introduce three new playable characters, and Version 4.8 will have a temporary zone themed around its Flagship Event.
TheEvent Banners for Version 4.7 inGenshin Impactwill feature Clorinde and Alhaitham in the first half, while Sigewinne and Furina will headline the second half of the patch. It is expected that Version 4.8 won’t have any new 5-Star characters, which means thatGenshin Impactplayers are hoping Wriothesley and Navia will host their first rerun. While Wriothesley is a strong possibility due to his special appearance in the upcoming Imaginarium Theater, recent information heavily supports Navia as being one of the featured characters on the Event Banners in Version 4.8.
Shared by hxg_diluc, one of the oldest and most reliableGenshin Impactsources, rumors about Version 4.8 state that the Summer Event will be themed around the Hexenzirkel once again – this time inspired by fairy tales.Genshin Impactcharacters that will play a notable role in Version 4.8 will be Navia, Nilou, Wanderer, Kirara, and Durin, the ancient dragon that once threatened Mondstadt. More importantly, players will be able to ride Durin in preparation for themount system coming toGenshin Impactin Natlan.
Genshin Impact Players May Be Able to Ride Dragons in Natlan
As teased by Neuvillette during theArchon Quests in Version 4.2, Natlan inGenshin Impactwill feature two narrative themes: war and dragons. The Pyro Archon and Dragon Sovereign of Natlan will both be noteworthy characters in the upcoming Region, which will be accessible via the western edges of the Sumeru Desert. The recent leak mentions that dragon riding will be the main exploration feature in Natlan, and also explains that Xbalanque, the Dragon Sovereign, will use a medium male model with tanned skin and either red or white hair.
It won’t be long until players get their first glimpse of Version 4.8, as beta testing is expected to commence on June 11, 2025. The next set ofcharacter outfits inGenshin Impactis also expected to debut in Version 4.8, and previous leaks concerning the topic align with the rumored fairy tale theme of the Summer Event.
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…
