Summary
- Version 4.2 of Genshin Impact will introduce a new World Quest-exclusive area called the Fontaine region, expanding the game's map.
- The new area is speculated to be a deep cave system with advanced technology, potentially connected to the game's lore.
- Version 4.2 will also bring two new bosses, Hydro Archon Furina and Steambird reporter Charlotte, along with re-runs for popular characters and new content for the Genius Invokation TCG.
A new leak from Genshin Impact is teasing a new area planned to be added to the game with the upcoming Version 4.2, showcasing a World Quest-exclusive area. The addition of the Fontaine region to the HoYoverse RPG has already seen plenty of new places introduced for players to explore. The region's debut in Version 4.0 brought underwater exploration to Genshin Impact for the first time, while the following Version 4.1 would add both the Fontaine Research Institute and the Fortress of Meropide. Now, Version 4.2's map will reportedly include a new area exclusive to a World Quest.
Leaks have already suggested that Genshin Impact's map is going to get a little bigger with the Version 4.2 update next week. Version 4.2 will reportedly add a new area to the eastern reaches of Fontaine, including the second port town found within the aquatic nation. The wealth of new places to explore is also expected to be accompanied by two new bosses joining the game, with both a world boss and weekly boss set to debut. Now, recent leaks are teasing a breathtaking new area coming as part of Version 4.2.
A new leak shared by prominent Genshin Impact leaker Tao reveals the new World Quest-exclusive area in Genshin Impact's Version 4.2. The mysterious area looks to be deep within a massive cave system, featuring an ominous pillar with a glowing blue cube floating near the top. The cube bears resemblance to much of the technology used within Fontaine, suggesting the area is somewhere within the newest region. The location is also reportedly tied to a new World Quest in Version 4.2, speculated to be the next addition to Fontaine's "Narzissenkreuz" quest line.
The leak of Genshin Impact's newest area has already seen several fans drawing connections with past locales. Fans have noted the similarity of the location's appearance and technology with what players have seen in Genshin Impact's mysterious Enkanomiya region and Liyue's Chasm area. Some believe the new Fontaine area will have a significant connection to the game's overarching lore, suggesting it to be ruins of the "Unified Civilization" referenced in Enkanomiya lore.
New areas to explore serve as just some of the content expected to be shown during the upcoming Version 4.2 Special Program. Genshin Impact will debut two new characters in Version 4.2, with the long-awaited release of Hydro Archon Furina joined by Steambird reporter Charlotte. Leaks have also hinted at re-runs for popular characters like Raiden Shogun and Arataki Itto, as well as new content for Genius Invokation TCG. Players won't have to wait long to explore Genshin Impact's newest areas with Version 4.2 expected to launch next week.
Genshin Impact
-
OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
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...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
