Genshin Impact has survived a drought. The last few updates have been somewhat lacking. Version 1.3 and 1.4 simply added festivals and a few quality of life elements. Version 1.5 introduced the game’s impressive housing system but lacked new explorative elements.
Following a sizable Twitter leak, Genshin Impact Version 1.6 seems to be a return to form.
The game is finally adding more of what made it so compelling in the first place – exploration. It seems that even a prelude to the upcoming Inazuma might be added in version 1.6.
Here’s everything we know about Genshin Impact version 1.6.
When is the Genshin Impact version 1.6 release date?
Developer miHoYo has yet to set an official date for Genshin Impact version 1.5 Given the six-week cycle that the game updates operate on, it’s possible to estimate a release date. Version 1.5 arrived on April 28, 2021. so version 1.5 will probably debut around June 9, 2021.
Is there a Genshin Impact version 1.6 trailer?
No, not yet. MiHoYo has yet to officially announce the update, so there isn’t a trailer available.
What character banners will be in Genshin Impact version 1.6?
Characters that will be available in 1.6 have yet to be revealed through official means. However, two Twitter users – Lumie_Lumie and Dimbreath – have uncovered the update through data mining.
It seems that there will be two-character banners in Version 1.6. The update will allegedly open with a re-run of the five-star Pyro Catalyst character, Klee. After that, we’ll supposedly have a banner with Kazuha, a new five-star character from Inazuma.
Who is Kazuha in Genshin Impact version 1.6?
A bit has been revealed about Kazuha via data-mines like those available on Honey Impact.
We know that Kazuha is a new five-star character from Inazuma. He uses Anemo and wields a sword. Kazuha is described as a ronin from Inazuma. He currently lives within Beidou’s fleet in Liyue. He is calm yet acts freely, and his past is buried in his heart.
Kazuha’s elemental skill, Chihayafuru, allows him to produce a large area of effect Anemo attack. This both lifts Kazhua into the air while damaging those around him. After using the skill, Kazuha can perform an enhanced plunging attack.
Chihayafuru can also be used in mid-air, allowing Kazuha to “double jump.”
Kazuha’s Elemental Burst allows him to create a large area that deals Anemo damage over time. Similar to Venti’s Elemental Burst, it can also absorb a nearby element like Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, or Electro.
Kazuha has passive talents that greatly enhance his skills and sprinting. Just having him in your party reduces Stamina consumption for Sprinting by 20 percent. Another talent, Weathering Blade, increases the damage of Kazuha’s Elemental Skill by 200 percent after it comes in contact with another element.
Will Inazuma be in Genshin Impact version 1.6?
According to another two leakers, Inazuma will be in version 1.6.
Supposedly, version 1.6 will feature a prelude for Inazuma, providing travelers access to a small amount of land called the Golden Apple islands. The area is separate from Teyvat proper and will supposedly contain a small amount of narrative for Inazuma
You’ll explore the nation by water using a skiff. The skiff can be damaged, requiring you to use a new gadget to repair it.
Story-wise, you’ll allegedly enter Inazuma with help from the pirate, Beidou. In this interaction, you’ll be re-acquainted with Beidou and Kazuha will be introduced in the story. They supposedly travel together.
Inazuma itself will supposedly continue to grow across future updates. It’s far from being finished. MiHoYo previously added Liyue in a similarly piecemeal manner during the three Genshin Impact closed beta tests that occurred before the official release.
What are the Genshin Impact version 1.6 events?
A name card that supposedly comes from an event in version 1.6.miHoYo / Honey Impact
There are currently two events that are expected to be added in Genshin Impact version 1.5.
The first event is the Ludi Harpastum, an annual song and wine festival that occurs in Mondstadt. It has been alluded to in the main story and within the Genshin Impact manhua. Leakers claim the event will center on Klee and will last 15 days.
The second supposed event places you in a score attack similar to the Hypostatic Symphony against the two Liyue bosses, the Primo Geovishap and the Oceanid. You’ll also be able to fight a new enemy from Inazuma named Maguu Kenki. Then the event will conclude with a fight against all three foes simultaneously.
It’s unknown if this version of the Oceanid is the one you fight in Liyue or the one found in the Wishful Drops event.
There’s likely at least one more event that has yet to be data-mined.
Are skins going to be in Genshin Impact version 1.6?
According to leaks, skins will finally be coming to Genshin Impact in version 1.6.
The leaker Project Celestia shared that two costumes will be coming in 1.6: a Sea Sparkle costume for Barbara and a Sea Breeze Dandelion costume for Jean
Barbara’s costume is said to be a free addition obtained through an event shop while Jean is expected to be paid in some capacity. It’s unknown how you’ll be able to pay for it, but the costume is linked to a shop. It’s also unknown how much the costume will cost to purchase.
More information should be available as we get closer to the version 1.6 update.
What other additions will be in Genshin Impact version 1.6?
Other additions are currently unknown, but there are almost always quality-of-life changes in every Genshin Impact update.
These are less notable changes, so many likely won’t be revealed until the inevitable Version 1.6 livestream.
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This article was originally published on 4.27.2021 1:00 PM
