Genshin Impact 4.6 update: Banners, events, new boss, & more

Rishov Mukherjee
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Genshin Impact 4.6 update is knocking at the doors and on Apil 12, 2024, the official livestream revealed a lot of information about it. Here is what we know about Genshin Impact version 4.6.

Genshin Impact version 4.5 update is set to come to an end, which was a pretty low period for the game ever since Fontaine launched. However, it is time for the game to reach the top once again and introduce exciting characters for the players.

As it happens, in Genshin Impact version 4.6, Arlecchino, the fourth Fatui Harbinger, is set to become a playable unit. Apart from that, players will receive a lot of content that will keep them busy for quite a while in the future.

Here is all you need to learn about the upcoming Genshin Impact 4.6 update.

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Does Genshin Impact 4.6 have a release date yet?

Genshin Impact version update 4.6 will be officially available on April 25, 2024.

Genshin Impact version 4.6 banners

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Arlecchino and Lyney will be featured in the first half of Genshin Impact 4.6

Genshin Impact version 4.6 will feature one new character and 3 returning units in their banners. Therefore the two-phase banners for the upcoming Genshin Impact updated are as follows:

Phase 1

  • Arlecchino (Pyro, Polearm)
  • Lyney (Pyro, Bow)

Phase 2

  • Baizhu (Dendro, Catalyst)
  • Wanderer (Anemo, Catalyst)

Genshin Impact version 4.6 new boss

A screenshot from Genshin Impact version 4.6 trailer
Arlecchino will be a featured boss in Genshin Impact version 4.6

Genshin Impact 4.6 will feature a brand new Trounce Domain boss fight featuring Arlecchino. However, this will be a different version of the unit, unlike her playable model. Players will get to know about her and this form from the upcoming update.

Additionally, there will be a second boss called Statue of Marble and Brass that will be introduced in version 4.6. This boss will be part of the brand-new area called The Undersea Capital.

Genshin Impact version 4.6 new story quest

A screenshot from the Genshin Impact version 4.6 livestream
Arlecchino will receive a story quest in Genshin Impact version 4.6

Genshin Impact version 4.6 will introduce two new story quests for players to explore. They are as follows:

  • Ignis Purgatorius Chapter Act 1: This story quest will be focused on Arlecchino and her past.
  • Lupus Aureus Chapter Act II: This story quest will be focused on Cyno and certain incidents in Sumeru.

Genshin Impact version 4.6 artifact sets

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Genshin Impact version 4.6 will introduce two brand new artifact sets

Genshin Impact 4.6 will introduce two new artifact sets that you can farm once the update launches. The artifact sets have been listed below:

  • Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy
  • Unfinished Reverie

The details of both these artifacts will be revealed at a later date.

Genshin Impact version 4.6 new area

A screenshot from the Genshin Impact version 4.6 livestream
Genshin Impact version 4.6 will introduce a brand new area to explore

Genshin Impact version 4.6 will have a brand new area where Travelers will get to visit a village called Petracore. The village might seem small, but there are several secrets hidden in the area for the Travelers to explore.

Players will get to meet a talking cat here that will guide all Travelers in this area.

Genshin Impact version 4.6 events

A screenshot from Genshin Impact version 4.6 livestream
Genshin Impact version 4.6 will feature several new events

Genshin Impact version 4.6 will introduce multiple events for players to take part in and earn rewards. The various events have been discussed below:

  • Iridescent Arataki Rockin’ for Life Tour de Force of Awesomeness: Arataki Itto has invited players to take part in an event. As such, all Travelers will be visiting Watatsumi Island for this.
  • Windtrace Seekers and Strategy: Windtrace is returning to Mondstadt once again as players get to compete as Rebels and Hunters and try to come out victorious.
  • Specially-Shaped Suarian Search: Paimon and Traveler will receive a mysterious commission from Adventurer’s Guild. In this event, players need to set forth on an adventure to look for mysterious companions.
  • Vibro-Crystal Applications: It is time to return to the Chasm once again as Vibro Crystals is back. This time, however, it involves researchers from Fontaine.

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