What changed in Genshin Impact in 2020

Fragile Resin ×1 will be issued to eligible Travelers who participated before the correction.

The event duration was corrected from 14 days to 7 days after activation.

Forums are now available in multiple languages, allowing travelers to select their preferred language.

A new tool to check in-game statistics, including personal stats and those of others.

The community now has a brand-new domain: https://www.hoyolab.com/genshin/

Albedo is a Geo character and Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius.

New monsters and animals introduced in Dragonspine.

Returnees can obtain the sword Prototype Rancour and other rewards.

New story quests for Albedo and Ganyu will be available.

New quests include 'In the Mountains' and 'Lost in the Snow'.

New achievements and namecard styles added.

New recipes and materials added including Starsilver and Chilled Meat.

Event to obtain the 4-star sword Festering Desire for free.

Offer Crimson Agates to the Frostbearing Tree for rewards.

New weapons include Summit Shaper, Festering Desire, Snow-Tombed Starsilver, Dragonspine Spear, and Frostbearer.

Challenge the Domain to earn artifacts from new sets.

Explore the Subzero Climate of Dragonspine with new puzzles, quests, and mechanisms.

Characters in Dragonspine accumulate Sheer Cold, losing HP when it reaches its limit.

New challenges and mechanics introduced in Spiral Abyss floors.

300 Primogems compensation for server downtime.

Obtain new artifact sets from the Peak of Vindagnyr Domain.

Ganyu is a Cryo character and secretary at Yuehai Pavilion.

Fixes an issue whereby weapon crafting prototypes appear as a 3-star item model incorrectly.

Ruin Hunter may become invulnerable if the game disconnects during awakening.

Fixes an issue whereby frozen characters do not move the expected distance.

4-Star sword obtained through specific quests with buffs in Dragonspine.

Fixes an issue whereby Barbara's Lv. 6 Constellation incorrectly enters cooldown when the party is revived after falling into an abyss or drowning.

Fixed an issue where Amber's Passive Talent 'Precise Shot' duration would not refresh if triggered again.

Descriptions for several characters' infusion effects were standardized.

Dvalin's neck may not display properly when his weak spot is exposed.

Challenge the new domain for artifacts from Blizzard Strayer and Heart of Depth sets.

Fixes an issue with Lisa whereby Low Plunge Attack DMG is not as expected.

Adjusted the strength of the Overload DMG done by burning grass to targets affected by Electro, now adjusted to 2 World Levels below the Traveler's current World Level.

Fixes an issue with Kaeya's Elemental Burst 'Glacial Waltz' whereby icicles summoned do not trigger Elemental Reactions with water and grass.

Slight increase in Exploration Progress for specific areas.

Fixes issues with the environment model near the Cryo Regisvine, preventing access via one of the entrances.

Required quest item may be missing from the Inventory.

Updated description regarding the Blessing of the Abyssal Moon refresh time.

5-Star character with unique abilities and skills.

Moved 'Purchase with Primogems' to the last tab.

Offer Crimson Agates to the Frostbearing Tree for rewards.

Fixes an issue with Noelle whereby switching character after casting her Elemental Skill incorrectly triggers her Level 4 Constellation.

Fixes an issue with Beidou whereby lightning targets enemy weapons and animals after activating her Lv.2 Constellation.

Fixes an issue whereby shields from Geovishap Hatchlings do not provide the expected interruption resistance.

Event featuring Albedo's secret and challenges in Dragonspine, running until 2021-01-05.

4-Star polearm with a chance to deal AoE ATK DMG.

New mechanics and challenges introduced in Spiral Abyss floors.

Resolved an issue where Geo constructs could move NPCs, potentially blocking game progress.

Fixed issues with Mona's Talent 'Illusory Torrent' incorrectly triggering effects related to sprinting.

4-Star catalyst awarded after leveling the Frostbearing Tree.

Defeating the target monster from a distance caused issues with quest progress.

Hosts can disband teams and guests can quit without affecting others.

Fixes textual errors and display issues in some languages, optimizing localization of text.

New animals like Snowboar and new recipes including Goulash added.

Fixes an issue whereby Amber's Passive Talent 'Precise Shot' does not refresh the effect duration when triggered again.

Fixes an issue with Ningguang whereby Charged Attacks do not consume Stamina after logging back in.

Fixes an issue with Beidou whereby her Elemental Burst does not affect the boss Stormterror.

Childe boss may become unable to move due to Geo constructs.

Fixes an issue with Fischl whereby her character model appears incorrectly in the next chamber after completing a chamber in the Spiral Abyss.

Fixes incorrect item descriptions for the ingredients Cream and Butter.

Fixes an issue whereby after activating Amber's Lv. 4 Constellation, it is not possible to detonate two Baron Bunnies simultaneously.

Players removed from the team while on the Wish Details screen may be unable to act.

Explore the Subzero Climate of Dragonspine with new puzzles and quests.

Adjusted Smoldering Flames to completely remove the interruption effect on character actions.

New achievements and namecard styles added for players.

Fixes the issue of Smoldering Flames' Pyro DoT interrupting character actions.

Characters accumulate Sheer Cold in Dragonspine, losing HP when limits are reached.

Stormterror could not be subjected to elemental reactions.

Fixes an issue with Ningguang whereby Charged Attacks do not consume Stamina for a short period after casting her Elemental Burst.

Fixes an issue whereby 'Noodles with Mountain Delicacies' is missing from the Materials section of the Archive.

Fixed an issue where Beidou's shield did not provide the expected interruption resistance effect.

Fixes an issue whereby weapon effects, artifact set bonuses, and character Talent effects fail to trigger when the Internet connection is weak.

Fixed an issue where Klee's Charged Attack would cause Explosive Spark to disappear, ensuring the DMG Bonus effect is applied correctly.

Added new options for controller settings.

4-Star claymore with a chance to deal AoE ATK DMG.

Fixes an issue affecting Zhongli and Xiangling whereby their Plunging Attacks had missing voice-over.

Fixes an issue whereby some special effects do not correctly follow the entity they are attached to when disappearing.

New enemies include Mountain-Dwelling Hilichurls and Frostarm Lawachurl.

Travelers can take snapshots with the new Kamera gadget.

Fixes an issue whereby some characters' attacks will target Elemental Nodes.

Added Starsilver to the list of displayed ore veins.

Fixes an issue with Klee whereby a Charged Attack used simultaneously with her Passive Talent causes Explosive Sparks to disappear.

Fixes an issue with some iPad models where a white screen may appear for a long period after updating to iOS 14.0.1.

Fixes an issue with Diona's shield whereby terminating the game client while the shield is active affects the duration of her Passive Talent.

Fixes an issue with Mona whereby she cannot pass through some enemies when using her Combat Talent.

Adjusts the size of the portrait of Diona displayed when this character is obtained in the Wish system.

Fixes an issue whereby element icons may display incorrectly when Elemental Reactions are triggered.

Rewards will rotate daily, with Sundays allowing selection of drop types.

Artifact set providing Hydro DMG bonus and increased DMG after using Elemental Skill.

Fixes an issue with Diona whereby reconnecting to the server causes errors with the duration of her Passive Talent after being attacked.

Fixes the description of the Elemental Resonance effect 'Protective Canopy', adding wording for Physical RES.

Resolved an issue where Lisa's Low Plunge Attack could deal no damage.

Players can now chat privately and edit friends' names.

5-Star sword that increases shield strength and provides ATK boosts.

Fixes an issue with Mona whereby using her Talent in the Spiral Abyss incorrectly triggers the Blessing of the Abyssal Moon.

Fixes the description of Noelle's Elemental Burst, adding detail that Geo DMG dealt cannot be overridden by elemental infusion.

Fixes an issue with Beidou's shield whereby the expected interruption resistance effect is not applied.

5-Star character with unique abilities and skills, available in a future event wish.

Achievement may not be completable due to a Co-Op Mode issue.

Only the displayed order was affected, not the unlock status.

Dropped items are directly added to the Inventory.

Includes quests like 'In the Mountains' and 'Lost in the Snow'.

Fixes an issue whereby Geo constructs may move NPCs from their positions.

Fixes an issue whereby the map does not display navigation effects when tracking quests with multiple objectives.

Artifact set providing Cryo DMG bonus and increased CRIT Rate against Cryo-affected enemies.

Fixes an issue on mobile devices whereby the Golden House environment displays incorrectly when Graphics Quality is set to Lowest.

Return to Teyvat and obtain the sword Prototype Rancour along with other rewards.

Fixes an issue with Diona's shield disappearing after a connection cut while using 'Icy Paws'.

Quest progress may not advance as expected if time changes during item submission.

Albedo's story quest will be available from 2021-01-12.

Only the displayed order was affected, not the unlock status.

Claim Weapon Enhancement Materials and Character EXP Materials after completing the trial.

Slight increase for those with existing progress, 100% explorers unaffected.

Dropped items are directly added to the Inventory.

Available in the Paimon Menu > Settings > Controls > Vibration.

Hosts can disband teams and guests can quit without affecting others.

A 'Game Pre-Installation' button will appear in the launcher after updating, allowing players to download the latest game resources.

The new pre-installation function has begun testing on PC to allow players to download game resources in advance.

Descriptions for some characters or mechanics standardized.

Travelers can take snapshots after obtaining it via the World Quest 'Snapshots.'

1 Acquaint Fate rewarded at character ascensions at Lv. 20, 50, or 70.

Added to the photo-taking system.

Testing of a new function for pre-installing game resources begins for PC users with Version 1.2 update.

'Purchase with Primogems' moved to the last tab.

Testing of the pre-installation function for mobile and PS4 will occur at a later date due to stability and compatibility considerations.

Option to repeat a Domain challenge from inside the Domain.

Rewards will not change from Monday to Saturday; Sundays allow selection of drop types.

View details about 4-star and 5-star weapons with drop-rate boosts.

Added Starsilver to the list of displayed ore veins.

Review stories of all completed Archon Quests and Story Quests.

Increases shield strength and provides additional DMG characteristics when protected by a shield.

Changes to shield creation and damage absorption mechanics.

Increases DMG dealt by Zhongli's attacks based on his Max HP.

Changes Geo Shields from 250% Geo DMG Absorption to 150% Physical and Elemental DMG Absorption.

Fix for a bug where Zhongli's Lv. 2 Constellation does not trigger the DMG boost from the Elemental Resonance effect 'Enduring Rock'.

Developers are analyzing Zhongli's performance and role as a support character based on player feedback.

Travelers can claim up to 1760 Primogems via in-game mail until 2020/10/11.

All Travelers will receive Intertwined Fate ×10 and a total of Primogems ×1760 as a gift.

Enhancements to anti-cheat mechanisms will be implemented to better prevent the use of plugins and third-party software while the game is running.

The anti-cheat program will no longer run in the background after closing or uninstalling the game.

Players can redeem event rewards by creating an in-game character and following the event link.

Genshin Impact will officially release on September 28 for iOS, Android, and PC.

Rewards can be redeemed from September 28, 15:00 to October 10, 23:59 (UTC+8).

Pre-load starts on September 26, 2020, at 00:00 (GMT+8).

Pre-load starts on September 28, 2020, at 00:00 (GMT+8).

Pre-load starts on September 26, 2020, at 10:00 (GMT+8).

Pre-load starts on September 27, 2020, at 14:00 (GMT+8).

Pre-loading will be available for PlayStation®4, iOS, Android, and PC.

Participate in the campaign to receive a 4-star weapon, rare artifact, or other items.

The pre-registration event for Genshin Impact has begun, allowing players to win prizes.

A closed beta test for Genshin Impact on PlayStation®4 will be held on July 30.

Genshin Impact will officially open its doors on iOS/Android/PC platforms before October.

The Final Closed Beta for Genshin Impact has begun, allowing limited access for players.

Optimization for controller support is still in progress; mouse and keyboard are recommended.

The beta period starts on July 2, 2020, at 19:00.

Players can switch platforms, but account access is linked to the first device used.

Use of external plug-ins or trainers is strictly prohibited during the beta.

Measures will be taken against the sale, purchase, or sharing of beta accounts.