Summary
Genshin Impacthas officially confirmed the exact date and time of the Special Program event for version 4.4. Before each new update arrives, developer HoYoverse hosts a livestream event that reveals most of the upcoming content, such as new characters, storylines, weapons, etc.
The addition of the Fontaine region has introduced tons of newGenshin Impactcharacters along with their intriguing storylines, with the Hydro Archon Furina being in the main spotlight. The game’s social media accounts have already confirmed the arrival of two new playable units for update 4.4.
Genshin Impact Special Program Date and Time
Genshin Impact’s official Twitter account has revealed that the upcoming Special Program livestream event will be held onJanuary 19 at 07:00 AM (UTC-5). Following the previous update release patterns, players can expectGenshin Impactversion 4.4to drop around January 31. This update will feature the Lantern Rite Festival, an annual event in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The events of this festival almost always take place in the Liyue region, which makes sense since its design is based on Chinese culture. During this time, developer HoYoverse usually slows down the development of the main Archon Quest and switches its focus back to the Geo nation.
Two new characters have already been confirmed to arrive in this update, Xianyun and Gaming. Xianyun has been mentioned in numerous rumors over the last couple of months, and she was referred to asthe human version of the Cloud Retainer.While HoYoverse revealed this character’s design in a teaser video, Cloud Retainer has yet to make an in-game appearance in her human form.
As an Adeptus, Cloud Retainer is one of the most powerful characters in the Geo nation who works alongside Morax. When it comes to her power on the field, recent leaks have revealed thatXianyun will be a new Anemo userwho has the potential to be a powerful support. Supportive characters that use this element can be very flexible, since Anemo cannot interfere with other elemental reactions, unlike most other elements.
Unlike Xianyun, there is not a lot of official information about Gaming other than the details provided in this official bio. He is described as a spirited performer known for his iconic Wushou Dance in Liyue Harbor. Gaming is also a guard whose duties are tied to cargo shipments and client escorts. He is expected to be a new four-star characterobtainable for free during the Lantern Rite Festival.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
