Genshin Impact Update 2.8 is almost on the horizon and it’s bringing back the Golden Apple Archipelago for our summers. As veteran players will remember, the Golden Apple Archipelago was a time-limited region released in Update Version 1.6 which is located East of Mondstat and allowed players to explore a new region of islands for a whole update- all with its own puzzles, travel system and seafaring combat mechanics.
What you Can Expect from Genshin Impact Summer Fantasia Update
In this update, Genshin Impact is bringing back the much-loved region with newer puzzles, domains and dare we hope even more new regions. This time our Traveller will be accompanied by Fischl, Xinyan, Mona and our favourite and much-awaited melancholic poet Kaedehara Kazuha. From what we hear there will also be a few character-specific domains in this new region for us to enjoy. Some of the expected rewards even include new skins for Fischl and Diluc. With all the new puzzles, regions, adventures and treasures that await us, it’s also likely that the main archon quest in this update will introduce us to a few Dendro characters or Dendro effects and reactions for the upcoming new Dendro region of Sumeru- the leaks of which have flooded the Genshin community recently.
Players can also expect another painting event called “Evermotion Mechanical Painting” where they draw pictures of characters by solving puzzles. We’re also likely to finally get a Kaedehara Kazuha banner rerun since this update will feature him in a major role. Ever since his first release, Kazuha has gone on to become a very desirable character for his Anemo grouping and exploration abilities and his elemental mastery buffs to a player’s team. His meta-defining versatility, easy-to-use and build kit has made players regret not pulling him upon his first release and have since awaited his return. Other than Kazuha, we also have a new 4-star Anemo catalyst user in Shikanoin Heizou who’s almost but confirmed to be getting his own place in the limited character banners this update.
The 2.8 Summer Fantasia Livestream
The 2.8 Summer Fantasia Livestream is scheduled for July 2nd and will be streamed on the official Twitch channel at 8:00 am (UTC -4). It’ll soon be reuploaded into the various server Youtube channels so players can expect to see it soon on their screens and quickly redeem their primogem codes for the guaranteed 300 primogems within 24 hours of the Livestream. Players can expect the version update to be finally released roughly around July 13th.
This Update is expected to be the last or second-last update before the new region of Sumeru drops. With the plethora of leaks we’ve seen from that region, we can expect it to be just around the corner. Players are already more hyped about Sumeru than 2.8- but with Genshin bringing back our favourite time-limited Golden Apple Archipelago for our summers, we’re seeing some of that energy coming back to the latest update. Even though this update comes after much delay, fans and loyal players are excited for what it brings to the table.