Genshin Impact's 3.1 livestream has finally been announced and promises to deliver details about the new Genshin Impact update, including its events and new characters. Genshin Impact's current version 3.0, The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings, began on August 24 and is expected to end on September 28. Genshin Impact's 3.1 update, King Deshret and the Three Magi, is expected to be released on September 28, following a period of downtime between updates.

Since its release in September 2020, Genshin Impact has released regular updates every five to six weeks. The livestream event for each update usually takes place two weeks before the update is released. The special program is broadcast live on Twitch and then uploaded to YouTube shortly after the broadcast concludes. Genshin Impact's special programs usually share details about the new update and its new playable characters, limited-time events, and the continuation of Genshin Impact's main storyline.

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On Twitter, Genshin Impact announced the special program for version 3.1 will take place on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel on September 16, at 8 AM (UTC-4). Later the same day, the special program will be broadcast on the official Genshin Impact YouTube channel at 12 PM (UTC-4). The special program will remain available on YouTube for Genshin Impact players who are unable to watch the event live. The special program will provide details about the upcoming update, as well as limited-time promo codes that Genshin Impact players can redeem for much-coveted Primogems and other in-game items.

Genshin Impact 3.1 Livestream Rumored Playable Characters

Genshin Impact 3.1 Livestream - Cyno Nilou And Candace

Genshin Impact has not yet officially announced any new playable characters for the 3.1 update. However, as part of the build-up to the arrival of Sumeru, many upcoming playable characters were revealed for the first time. Three new playable characters are rumored to be arriving in Genshin Impact's 3.1 update. Cyno, a 5-star Electro character who wields a polearm, is expected to arrive in the first half of the 3.1 update. Arriving alongside Cyno is Candace, a 4-star Hydro character who wields a polearm, making her the first Hydro polearm user in Genshin Impact. Genshin Impact's Nilou, a 5-star Hydro user who wields a sword is rumored to arrive in the update's second half.

Genshin Impact has announced that the version 3.1 livestream will take place live on Twitch on Friday September 16 at 8 AM (UTC-4) and will be uploaded to the official Genshin Impact YouTube channels shortly after. The 3.1 special program will confirm which brand-new playable characters will arrive as part of version 3.1, King Deshret and the Three Magi. If the rumors and leaks are correct, Genshin Impact players can look forward to the arrival of Cyno, Candace, and Nilou. The livestream promises to deliver redemption codes and other goodies, though it's worth noting that Genshin Impact livestream promo codes usually expire within 24 hours, so Genshin Impact players hoping to obtain these rewards will need to act fast.

Source: Genshin Impact/Twitter