The Version 2.0 livestream has revealed a lot of exciting new content for Genshin Impact. The free-to-play RPG from miHoYo is skipping Versions 1.7 - 1.9 and is going straight into the biggest content drop since the game released last year. For those who missed the livestream, here's the biggest reveals about Genshin Impact's Version 2.0 update.
The biggest reveal from the livestream confirmed that the Inazuma region would be added in 2.0. Although rumored for quite some time, Inazuma will mark the first new nation being added to Genshin Impact since its release. Based around the Electro Element, Inazuma is an island nation with a culture and architectural design inspired by real-world Japan. Previous Inazuma leaks for Genshin Impact were all mostly confirmed during the livestream, including the ability for the Traveler to attune to an Electro Vision.
As expected with such a massive update, Inazuma will bring along plenty of new story content, side quests, events, Domains, world bosses, and characters. Fans had high hopes for Genshin Impact 2.0, but it looks like many of these wishes have been included in the new update. Version 2.0 will also have more collecting and farming simulator-type mechanics in the Serenitea Pot, as players can continue to expand the ways they interact with the housing system. New enemy types can also be encountered in the overworld and when exploring Domains. Additionally, new weapons and Artifacts are arriving as well.
Genshin Impact 2.0 New Playable Characters & Banners
As with any Genshin Impact update, Version 2.0 will include new playable characters. The heroes confirmed during the livestream were Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Sayu. However, several previously leaked characters like Tohma and Sara were also shown off during in-game cutscenes. While these characters likely won't be playable in 2.0, they may become playable in Genshin Impact 2.1, which already has a beta going on.
Other character reveals included Yae, Kokomi, and Gorou. Inazuma has a rich history and culture, but a resistance group is threatening to disrupt that. The main story looks to be focused on this conflict, with Inazuma's Archon, Baal, playing a central role. Beyond that, the main narrative is somewhat of a mystery - although players should expect plenty of plot twists and surprises along the way. The stream can be viewed in the video below:
The Inazuma update will be the biggest content drop in Genshin Impact since the game released last year. This means players can likely expect even more events and items to appear than what was shown during the livestream. As the Inazuma storyline continues in future updates like 2.1, even more characters like Gorou and Tohma will likely become playable too. There's a lot to be excited about when Version 2.0 releases later this month.
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