Summary
- Genshin Impact confirms the new date and time for the Version 4.2 Special Program, revealing upcoming content and the highly-anticipated new five-star character.
- The broadcast was postponed, possibly due to the death of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang, but a new date has been set for the livestream.
- Version 4.2 is expected to bring new characters, enemies, and exploration areas alongside introducing quality of life features.
Genshin Impact has officially confirmed the newly scheduled date and time for the Version 4.2 Special Program, following its previous postponement. The Special Program broadcasts are an exciting time for many fans of the HoYoverse RPG, getting their first look at the plethora of new content set to arrive with the game's next update. Version 4.2 is particularly noteworthy for its highly-anticipated featured five-star character, finally adding the Hydro Archon Furina to Genshin Impact. Now, fans have a better idea of when the upcoming livestream will finally air.
While Genshin Impact typically airs its new Special Programs over a week before the update is set to launch, the most recent broadcast would see a delay from the developer. HoYoverse did not give a direct reason for the broadcast's postponement, though many fans would speculate about the death of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang as a key reason. Genshin Impact has seen previous delays related to major events in China, most notably with a COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai postponing the Version 2.7 update. Now, however, a new date and time has been set for the Version 4.2 livestream.
A new announcement shared to Genshin Impact's official social media accounts has revealed the "Adjusted" date and time for the Version 4.2 Special Program. The broadcast aligns with previous rumors about its delay, officially scheduled to air on November 3 at 8:10 A.M. ET on the official Twitch channel. A re-broadcast of the Special Program on the game's YouTube channel will follow one hour later. Genshin Impact will also be distributing reward codes during the broadcast, granting players Primogems and other in-game resources for a limited time.
When Will Genshin Impact's Version 4.2 Special Program Air?
- November 3rd at 8:10 AM ET
Version 4.2 is expected to bring a plethora of content to Genshin Impact between new characters, enemies, and places to explore. Alongside the previously mentioned Furina, Charlotte will also join Genshin Impact's playable roster as a Cryo healer. The update is rumored to be adding a new explorable area to the Fontaine region, bringing with it both a new world boss and a new weekly boss for players to challenge. HoYoverse would also confirm new quality of life features for Genshin Impact, including a "Quick Challenge" system for weekly bosses and Story Quest improvements.
The lead-up to the launch of Version 4.2 will also likely bring the first teasers of the following Version 4.3's content. Genshin Impact typically releases its "drip marketing" posts in the days leading up to a new update, giving players their first look at the featured characters in the game's next update. Version 4.3 is heavily rumored to see Fontaine character Navia added to Genshin Impact after playing a pivotal role in the story of the Hydro region. Genshin Impact players will receive plenty of information about the game's future throughout the next week.
Genshin Impact
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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
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!
- 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
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
