Summary
- Genshin Impact reveals the two newest skins coming to the game, with new looks for both Nilou and Kirara being added in Version 4.8.
- Kirara's "Phantom in Boots" outfit swaps the character to a phantom thief-style appearance, while Nilou's "Breeze of Sabaa" gives the dancer an elegant dress.
- The skins will release alongside the addition of the limited-time Simulanka area and new five-star Dendro character Emilie.
Genshin Impact is showing off the two newest character skins coming to the game with the Version 4.8 update, debuting new looks for Nilou and Kirara. The massively popular HoYoverse RPG has featured a wide variety of new skins for its many characters throughout the game's nearly four-year-long history, often with bold and eye-catching outfits. The developer typically releases two sets of Genshin Impact skins with each new region's cycle, both for Lantern Rite and the region's final update. Now, the newest skins are being shown off by HoYoverse.
With plenty of waves of skins already added to Genshin Impact, HoYoverse has developed its own patterns for new skins added to the RPG. Each skin update typically comes with new skins for one five-star character and one four-star character, often focusing around four-star characters available for free within Genshin Impact. The skin releases are also typically tied to the update's main event, offering a way to earn the four-star character skin as a reward for completion. With just over a week until Version 4.8's launch, HoYoverse is showing off the next patch's featured skins.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Which Characters Will Star in 4.8 Summer Event
A recent Genshin Impact leak reveals the protagonists for the Version 4.8 summer event with some familiar faces hailing from different regions.
The newest "Teyvat Style" skin teaser from HoYoverse, titled "Simulanka's Blessings," shows off Genshin Impact's newest skins for Nilou and Kirara. Kirara's newest skin, coined as "Phantom in Boots," envisions the cat-like character in a "phantom thief" aesthetic, featuring a stylish outfit inspired by Fontaine complete with a new hat. Nilou's skin, "Breeze of Sabaa," places the dancer in elegant garb, replacing her normal clothes with a flowing blue dress and changing her hairstyle. Both skins will release with Version 4.8, scheduled to launch on July 17.
Genshin Impact Reveals New Nilou and Kirara Skins
While no new animations were shown for Nilou's skin in Version 4.8, Kirara will feature some changes made to other parts of her gameplay's appearance. Kirara's Elemental Skill will include a minor change with the skin, with Kirara's "Urgent Neko Parcel" state donning a "phantom thief" mask. No other animation changes were shown for either character's skins, suggesting the new appearances will largely be new models for the characters. Players will be able to earn Kirara's skin as a free reward for completing the "Summertide Scales and Tales" event in Version 4.8.
New skins are far from the only thing coming in Version 4.8 as Genshin Impact is looking to send Fontaine off with a bang. The update will introduce the Simulanka as Genshin Impact's newest area, with the update's flagship event centering around the mysterious region. One new character will also be joining Genshin Impact's roster during Version 4.8, with Emilie debuting as a five-star Dendro Polearm character. Version 4.8 is expected to be jam-packed with content for Genshin Impact fans with Natlan's launch right around the corner.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
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!
- 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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
