The upcoming release of the GENSHIN IMPACT 4.0 update has the game’s community buzzing with excitement. This highly anticipated patch will introduce the new region of Fontaine, along with a host of new characters. Fans of the game have been eagerly awaiting this update, as it promises to bring a wealth of new content to the already expansive world of Teyvat. According to the official Teyvat Chapter Storyline Preview Travail video, Fontaine will be the next big map content drop, which means players will have plenty of NEW CHARACTER BANNER to spend their PRIMOGENS on and new story quests to delve into. With the release date set for August 16th, 2023, players are counting down the days until they can explore the new region and meet the NEW CHARACTERS that await them. The GENSHIN IMPACT 4.0 update is shaping up to be a major milestone in the game’s history, and fans can’t wait to see what surprises it has in store.

• NEW REGION: The update will introduce the new region of Fontaine, which will be the next big map content drop. The region is expected to bring new challenges, enemies, and secrets to discover. (According to leaks, the Fontaine region will have rivers and lakes running throughout its expanse, connecting to the new desert area introduced in GENSHIN IMPACT’s Version 3.6. The region is expected to expand towards Liyue’s borders, providing a new area for players to explore.)
  • LOCATION: Fontaine is located WEST of MONDSTADT and connects to the new desert area introduced in GENSHIN IMPACT‘s Version 3.6. The region is expected to expand towards Liyue‘s borders, providing a new area for players to explore.
  • VIEW: There are no official announcements on how “FONATINE” looks like but we have provide some concept art renditions of it. Check it out….

• NEW CHARACTER: The update will introduce a roster of new characters, including three brand-new Hydro characters. While there are no official release on the full list of names, but we have compiled a list of characters which could be and are being released with the version update.
  • LYNEY, LYNETTE, and FERMINET: These three new characters were announced by GENSHIN IMPACT‘s official Twitter account. For details regarding the characters please refer to our other post (LINK HERE!!)
  • CLORINDE, FURINA, and NEUVILLETTE: These three characters are confirmed to be from FONTAINE and will play an important part in the story.
  • TARTAGLIA, ZHONGLI, and YELAN: These characters are rumored to be featured in several rerun banners in the update. While they are not new characters, they will likely be available for players to obtain through the banners.
    • For details regarding the characters mentioned above, please refer to our other post (LINK HERE!!)
  • The GENSHIN IMPACT 4.0 update is expected to bring a LIST of new characters to the game, each with their unique abilities, skills, and spells. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the update on August 16th, 2023, and are excited to discover the full range of abilities and mechanics that these new characters will bring to the game. As the release date draws closer, fans can expect more information to be revealed about the new characters and their abilities. 

• NEW STORY QUESTS: The update will bring new story quests for players to delve into. These quests will likely expand on the game’s lore and provide new challenges for players to overcome.
  • REWARDS & LOOTS:
    • We have some nuggets of information which will help you understand the REWARDS AND LOOTS in the new 4.0 update as provided below:
      • ARCHON QUEST REWARDS: According to new leaked information, GENSHIN IMPACT players will receive additional rewards for the completion of Archon Quests. These rewards include Intertwined Fates, XP Books, XP Artifact items, and XP weapon items. Players can claim these rewards by following specific steps in the game.
      • WORLD QUEST REWARDS: Completing world quests in GENSHIN IMPACT will reward players with Adventure EXP and other rewards. These rewards may include Primogems, Mora, and other valuable items.
      • CHARACTER EVENT REWARDS: Participating in character events in GENSHIN IMPACT will reward players with exclusive items and bonuses. These rewards may include new weapons, artifacts, and other valuable items.

NEW WEAPONS AND ARTIFACTS: The GENSHIN IMPACT 4.0 update is expected to bring new weapons and artifacts for players to collect and use. These weapons and artifacts will likely provide new bonuses and abilities to players, allowing them to customize their characters in new ways.

• Scion of the Blazing Sun (Bow):
  • Ascension: (Find it here!)
  • Rarity: 4-star
  • Base Attack: 44
  • Substat Type: Critical Rate %
  • Passive Ability: “Blazing Sun’s Radiance” – Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 20% for 6s after using an Elemental Skill. Can only occur once every 10s.

• Wolf-Fang (Sword):
  • Ascension: (Find it here!)
  • Rarity: 4-star
  • Base Attack: 42
  • Substat Type: Critical Rate %
  • Passive Ability: “Wolf’s Instinct” – When HP falls below 30%, increases all DMG by 50% for 10s. Can only occur once every 30s.

• Talking Stick (Claymore):
  • Ascension: (Find it here!)
  • Rarity: 4-star
  • Base Attack: Unknown
  • Substat Type: Unknown
  • Passive Ability: Unknown

• Ballad of the Fjords (Polearm):
  • Ascension: (Find it here!)
  • Rarity: 4-star
  • Base Attack: Unknown
  • Substat Type: Unknown
  • Passive Ability: Unknown

• Catalyst (Wine & Song):
  • Ascension: (Find it here!)
  • Rarity: 4-star
  • Base Attack: Unknown
  • Substat Type: Unknown
  • Passive Ability: Unknown

NEW GAMEPLAY MECHANICS: The update will likely introduce new gameplay mechanics to keep the game fresh and engaging. While specific details about these mechanics are not provided in the search results, fans can expect new challenges and opportunities to explore.

• NEW BANNERS: The update will bring new character banners for players to spend their Primogems on. These banners will likely feature the new characters introduced in the update.