Summary
- A new boss named "Narzissenkreuz" is being teased for Genshin Impact's Version 4.2, likely connected to a new World Quest.
- Version 4.2 is also rumored to introduce Fontaine region's first weekly boss, a battle against Fatui Harbinger Childe's Hydro whale.
- A new Quick Challenge feature will be added in Version 4.2, allowing players above Adventure Rank 40 to challenge weekly bosses earlier.
New leaks from Genshin Impact are teasing a new boss set to be introduced as part of a new World Quest coming with Version 4.2. Fontaine's release has already brought multiple new bosses to the RPG for players to challenge, offering valuable resources for those looking to level the game's newest characters. Version 4.0 added the "Emperor of Fire and Iron" and "Icewind Suite" bosses to the game while the 4.1 update brought the "Experimental Field Generator" and the "Millennial Pearl Seahorse" as new bosses. Now, another boss coming to the game in Version 4.2 is being teased.
Each of Genshin Impact's regions has typically featured major overarching World Quests alongside its main Archon Quest. Fontaine has been no different with "Ancient Colors" introducing players to the Melusine race and "Ann of the Narzissenkreuz" as its major side quests. Some past side quests within Genshin Impact have even concluded with a major unique boss fight, such as "Marana's Avatar" at the conclusion of Sumeru's "Aranyaka" quest line. Now, a new World Quest is set to bring its own exclusive boss to the RPG.
A new leak shared by prominent Genshin Impact leaker Genshin Universe via an anonymous source has revealed a new boss coming to Genshin Impact's Version 4.2. The boss, titled "Narzissenkreuz," appears to be an empowered Hydro Phantasm with scaled armor, also being shown in its normal Hydro Eidolon form. The boss is suggested to be connected with a new World Quest in Version 4.2, likely serving as a continuation of the "Ann of the Narzissenkreuz" storyline introduced in Version 4.0. The quest is expected to debut with Version 4.2's release on November 8th.
Genshin Impact's new Narzissenkreuz boss is not the only boss heavily rumored to be debuting in the RPG's next update. Leaks have heavily suggested that Version 4.2 will see the introduction of the Fontaine region's first weekly boss, reportedly set to be a battle against Fatui Harbinger Childe's Hydro whale. The whale was previously featured as one of Childe's main attacks within his own weekly boss challenge in Liyue. Materials from the boss will likely be used when leveling Talents for Version 4.2's upcoming characters, Furina and Charlotte.
The array of new bosses arriving to Genshin Impact are set to be joined by a major quality of life fix for the bosses. Version 4.2 will introduce a new Quick Challenge feature for Genshin Impact's Trounce Domains, allowing players above Adventure Rank 40 to challenge weekly bosses before finishing their story. The change is set to be a helpful addition for new players, with leveling often one of Genshin Impact's biggest "new player experience" complaints. Between bosses, characters, and new places to explore, Genshin Impact's Version 4.2 looks to have plenty in store for fans.
Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.