Genshin Impact 3.1 is scheduled to release on 28th September 2022, and new leaks hint at a new permanent game mode being added in that patch. Currently, the information is very limited, but if this is true, we could be looking at new endgame content other than the same old Spiral Abyss. If the leak is to be believed, this new game mode will be an in-game trading card game instead of a hardcore combat mode like the Spiral Abyss is.
New TCG in Genshin Impact Version 3.1
As you can see in the above leak, a TCG (Trading Card Game) might be introduced in 3.1 as an event, but it will remain a permanent game mode for casual endgame players to enjoy. The leak suggests it will be PvE (Player versus Enemy), but they could even add a PvP (Player versus Player) before the game mode is officially added. It could also be part of a future update. The game mode will reset weekly and will also tie into the Battle Pass as a source of BP XP points. Player vs. NPC could suggest that we’ll be playing against human opponents.
Depending on the execution, this could either be a brilliant move or a devastating move for Genshin to take. Many popular games have in-game TCG modes- with games like Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII known for their great execution. If it’s executed well, this will be a good move for the game as players can engage in an equal playing field where battles don’t depend upon your character builds, artifacts, weapons, or constellations. These are the major roadblocks to many players not being able to clear the Spiral Abyss while whales breeze through them. If there isn’t a P2W mechanic in the TCG mode, all players can engage in balanced battles even if a PvP system is added.
Some players will undoubtedly be disappointed as the growing demand for endgame content has largely been combat-based like Hyakunin Ikki or Tower Defense. The only non-combat event demanded to be added to the endgame is the Windtrace Event. Regardless, this is a reliable leak, and for better or worse, we could be looking at an in-game TCG mode for Genshin Impact.