Version 4.0 launches in Genshin Impact on Wednesday with new banners and characters

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Genshin Impact version 4.0 will start “Falling for no reason, like a gentle rain”. Here you will find all important information about the new version summarized.

When will version 4.0 be released? From August 16, 2023 at 00:00 the update will be running in the game and will probably take 5 hours.

You cannot play Genshin Impact during this time. However, 300 veterans beckon you as compensation.

However, you can already download the new version early.

Here you can see a trailer for the new version 4.0:

Genshin Impact Version 4.0 “As Light Rain Falls Without Reason”

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This is the new version 4.0 content in Genshin Impact

What new characters are there in version 4.0? With the sibling trio Lyney, Lynette and Freminet, the first playable characters from the new Fontaine region come into play.

  • Lyney is a 5-star character who fights with a bow and pyro
  • Lynette is a 4-star character who fights with a one-handed sword and anemo
  • Freminet is a 4-star character that fights with a greatsword and cryo
  • Genshin Impact 4.0: These are the new banners and characters

    A notice: You get the new character Lynette for free. As of version 4.0, once you have reached adventure level 25, you can purchase them permanently via the campaign page The curtain of the magic show never falls fetch.

    What banners are in version 4.0? The first phase will last from the start of the update until September 5th, 2023 17:59 and will contain these special banners:

  • “Magic Between Light and Shadow”: with Lyney as a 5 star character; Lynette, Bennett and Barbara as 4 Star Characters
  • “Revelation of Heavenly Secrets”: with Yelan as a 5 star character; Lynette, Bennett and Barbara as 4 Star Characters
  • “Divine Work” with “Bow – First Great Magic” and “Bow – Aqua Simulacra”, several limited 4-star weapons
  • In the second phase, the two 5-star characters Childe (Hydro, Bow) and Zhongli (Geo, Polearm) have their reruns.

    What actions are there in the first part of version 4.0? For more information on these events, coming soon to Genshin Impact in the new version:

  • “Curious Curiosa Brawl”: Promotion period from August 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to September 11, 2023, 03:59 a.m. ; with Bennett, Primal Rock and Crown of Wisdom as rewards
  • “Nature Encyclopedia – Searching for Traces in the Kingdom of Water” Promotion period after update to version 4.0 until August 28, 2023, 03:59; with Primal Rock, A Hero’s Wisdom, and Weapon Ascension Materials as rewards
  • “Ingenious Summoning: Embers of the Forge Realm: Game of Strategy”: Promotion period during version 4.0
  • What else is in version 4.0? The new Fontaine region will bring a lot of content, such as new enemies and animals, as well as an underwater world. In addition, the new version brings players the continuation of the Archon quest and the legendary order “Felis Fuscus” with Lyney.

    In addition, 2 new artifact sets will be added to the game and system improvements will be made, such as the map’s layered view, spectating a TCG duel in co-op, and character joining animations.

    Here you will find an overview of all the promo codes that you can currently redeem.

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