Summary
New details about Version 4.6 ofGenshin Impacthave been leaked, and they point in a direction entirely different from the earlier Ruins of Remuria map expansion. Though there has always been an expectation that Fontaine would receive its final map expansion in Version 4.6, it would seem thatGenshin Impactis content to break yet another pattern by releasing a zone closer to Bayda Harbor and the door to Khaenri’ah instead. Considering that leaks were pointing towards Cyno’s second Story Quest being ready for Version 4.6, this pivot back to Sumeru makes a lot of sense in hindsight.
However, there are also two more factors to consider:Arlecchino is coming toGenshin Impactin Version 4.6, while Dainsleif is expected to make his annual appearance in either Version 4.6 or Version 4.7. Though Arlecchino could be getting a Story Quest on her own, there is also a possibility that she will instead play a role in an Interlude Chapter for Fontaine. Furthermore, there is currently no confirmation of a second Neuvillette or Furina Story Quest coming in Version 4.6.
Genshin Impact Version 4.6 Might Take Players Closer to Khaenri’ah
The new information about Version 4.6 came from Uncle K and was shared on theGenshin ImpactLeaks subreddit by Maobury, a regular contributor to both theGenshin ImpactandHonkai Star Railcommunities. The leak claims that the new zone in Version 4.6 will be located in the gap between Fontaine, Sumeru, and Liyue, seemingly where Bayda Harbor connects to Romaritime Harbor. Furthermore, the new artifact domain and weekly boss will both be located in the upcoming area, lending further credence to the leak that Cyno’s second Story Quest will revolve around anew Trounce Boss inGenshin Impact.
While it’s important to take leaks with a grain of salt, there appears to be a developed concept of a Bayda Harbor expansion at HoYoverse in which Cyno plays a pivotal role. According to Uncle K, the new area won’t completely fill the empty parts of the Teyvat world map, as the ancient battlefields of Khaenri’ah will be reserved for a later update. One Artifact set will cater to Arlecchino, while the other is rumored to work with Emilie, an upcomingGenshin Impactcharacterwho has a Dendro vision, and is expected to release in Version 4.8.
Many players are wondering where that leaves the Ruins of Remuria, Mont Esus, and a capstone to Fontaine’s open-world content. After all, collecting Hydroculi in Bayda Harbor wouldn’t make a lot of sense. It’s entirely possible thatFontaine inGenshin Impactcould get its final map expansion in Version 4.8 in place of a temporary summer event zone. With Mont Esus and Petrichor expected to be located on the western edges of Fontaine, the new area could even directly lead into Natlan in Version 5.0. Ultimately, any further details will remain in the realm of speculation until beta testing for Version 4.6 commences.
