Summary
Genshin Impact’s newest Developer Discussion reveals several quality of life changes coming to the RPG in Version 4.2, including quick challenging bosses, map improvements, and more. The release of Fontaine has seen a number of major updates to the HoYoverse RPG’s gameplay, bringing a suite of new mechanics to the game. Fontaine introduced underwater exploration for the first time in the game’s three-year-long history, as well as expanding its combat withthe new Pneuma and Ousia system. Now, even more helpful fixes are coming with the next update.
Throughout Version 4.0 and 4.1,Genshin Impacthas seen several major updates to quality of life functions within the game. Version 4.0 added an array of new Artifacts to the in-game Artifact Strongbox, allowing players to easily re-roll even more different types of in-game Artifacts. Version 4.1 also introduced the newly overhauled Daily Commission system, offering more ways for players to complete their daily tasks withinGenshin Impact. Now, more changes to the RPG are set to helpGenshin Impact’s new player experience.
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A new Developer Discussion covering some changes coming inGenshin Impact’s Version 4.2 reveals several fixes aimed at streamlining several parts of the game. The update introduces thepreviously leaked “Quick Challenge” system for Trounce Domains, allowing players to challenge weekly bosses before clearing their associated story. Story Quests will see new optimizations as a part of the update, allowing players to unlock the character-focused quests without immediately accepting them. Locked Story Quests also show players the quests they will need to complete in order to unlock the quest.
Alongside the major updates to quests and bosses,Genshin Impactwill also make minor fixes both to the in-game map and Genius Invokation TCG. Players will notice a boost in the number of pins they can place on the in-game map, with the pin limit increased to 200, as well as the ability to batch-delete pins.Genius Invokation TCG is addingan “Accelerate Duel” function as part of the update, allowing players to speed up animations within theGenshin ImpactTCG.Genshin Impactis also adding the new “Deck Sharing Code” system to the TCG, granting the ability to easily share decks with others online.
Genshin Impact’s host of quality of life changes in Version 4.2 are expected to arrive alongside multiple major additions to the RPG.Version 4.2 will introduce two new charactersto the roster with the highly-anticipated pair of five-star Hydro Archon Furina and four-star unit Charlotte. The update is also heavily rumored to be adding even more to the playable region of Fontaine, including a port town in the eastern reaches of the region. The lineup of quality of life changes should look to streamline the in-game experience forGenshin Impact’s legions of fans.
Genshin Impactis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
