Version 4.2 in Genshin Impact starts on Wednesday with new banners and characters

On Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, “Masquerade of the Wicked” will start in Genshin Impact version 4.2 with new banners and characters. Here you will find all the important information about the new version summarized.

When will version 4.2 be released? The update to the new version will begin on November 7th at 11:00 p.m. and is expected to take 5 hours.

You cannot play Genshin Impact during this time. However, you can expect 300 veterans as compensation for the server break.

But you can now download the new version early.

Here you can see the trailer for the upcoming version 4.2:

Version 4.2 “Masquerade of the Guilty” Trailer – Genshin Impact

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These are the new contents of version 4.2 in Genshin Impact

What new characters are there in version 4.2? With Hydro-Archon Furina and reporter Charlotte, two new characters from the Fontaine region come into play.

  • Furina is a Hydro character and uses a one-handed sword
  • Charlotte is a cryo character and uses a catalyst
  • What banners are there in version 4.2? The first phase will run from the start of the update until November 28, 2023, 5:59 p.m. and will include these special banners:

  • “Chanson of the Streams”: with Furina as a 5 star character; Charlotte, Collei and Beidou as 4 star characters
  • “Vibrant life”: with Baizhu as a 5 star character; Charlotte, Collei and Beidou as 4 star characters
  • “Divine work” with “One-Handed Sword – Splendor of the Still Waters” and “Catalyst – Jadefall Splendor”; several 4-star weapons
  • In the second phase, Cyno (Electric and Polearm) and Ayato (Hydro and One-Handed) will have their reruns.

    A little hint: There is also currently an online event for Furina, “VIP Ace Detective,” where you can secure veterans, among other things. You can participate from November 6, 2023 12:00 p.m. to November 12, 2023 11:59 p.m. (UTC+8).

    What actions are there in the first part of version 4.2? There is more information about these events that will start soon in the new version in Genshin Impact:

  • “Thelxie’s Fantastic Adventure”: Promotion period from November 23, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to December 11, 2023, 3:59 a.m.; with Freminet, Primal Rock and Crown of Wisdom as rewards
  • “Lost City at the Front – Empire of Water”: Promotion period from November 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to November 20, 2023, 3:59 a.m. with Primitive, A Hero’s Wisdom and weapon ascension materials as rewards
  • “Experiment records on graphic countermeasures”: Promotion period from November 17, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to November 27, 2023, 3:59 a.m. ; with Primitive and A Hero’s Wisdom as rewards
  • “Ingenious Summoning: Embers of the Arbiter Realm – Endless Battle”: Promotion period during the availability of the version
  • What else is there in version 4.2? In addition to the continuation of the Archon quest, 2 new areas will be added to the game. There are also two new bosses: the “Star-Devouring Narwhal” and the “Hydro-Impersonator”.

    Furina receives her own legend mission and the characters Nilou, Dori and Baizhu receive cards in the mini-game “Ingenious Summoning”.

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

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