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Genshin Impact Version version 7.1 update ‘A Rekviem for the Underworld’ launches September 23

September 13, 2026 · cpstestersofficial@gmail.com

The model 7.1 replace for Genshin Impact, dubbed “A Rekviem for the Underworld,” will launch on September 23, developer miHoYo introduced.

Right here is an outline of the replace, by way of miHoYo:

With the state of affairs in Snezhnaya turning into more and more dire, the nation is drawing up a brand new plan to face in opposition to the Heavenly Ideas. In the meantime, the rising risk of Ronova, the Ruler of Demise, is setting the stage for an inevitable showdown. Two new 5-star playable characters, Vesna and Vodyanitsa, will be a part of the roster, bringing new methods to reinforce Stellar Swirl reactions. Gamers may even return to Liyue for the long-awaited Moonchase Competition celebrations.

In Model 7.1’s Archon Quest, the disaster in Snezhnaya continues to deepen. Gamers will lastly come face-to-face with the Tsaritsa and uncover the true technique behind her years-long effort to gather the Gnoses. In the meantime, Ronova, the Ruler of Demise, has used her authority to severely hinder Snezhnaya’s progress, bringing an inevitable showdown ever nearer. The arrival of Rhinedottir, the Ruler of Life, solely provides additional uncertainty to the unfolding state of affairs. Gamers will head to the entrance traces and struggle alongside Snezhnaya in a climactic battle in opposition to Ronova. The Ruler of Demise may even seem as a brand new Weekly Boss, giving gamers the prospect to confront her overwhelming energy firsthand. Finishing the brand new Archon Quest will grant Primogems ×620. Beginning in Model 7.1, gamers also can tackle particular assignments issued by the Tsaritsa’s Confidential Secretary, serving to deal with issues each nice and small whereas gaining deeper perception into the Tsaritsa’s strategy to governing Snezhnaya.

Two new 5-star playable characters, Vesna and Vodyanitsa, will carry their very own distinctive methods to reinforce Stellar Swirl reactions. The youngest Commander in Druzhna historical past, Vesna is understood for her unwavering loyalty to the Tsaritsa and joins the roster as a 5-star Anemo Sword wielder. In fight, she will convert Cryo Swirl reactions into Stellar Swirl reactions. Utilizing her Elemental Ability and different skills, Vesna can summon Spirit Blades and acquire a certain quantity of “Sword Essence.” She will then eat “Sword Essence” with a particular Elemental Ability to command the Spirit Blades to strike enemies. After they assault close to a Stellar Vortex, their assaults are handled as Stellar Swirl response DMG. Her Elemental Burst summons one other wave of Spirit Blades to deal AoE Anemo DMG whereas restoring “Sword Essence.” Vesna additionally presents a singular approach to discover the open world. As a Vila, she is ready to take flight throughout exploration. Gamers also can expertise a particular anecdote that includes Vesna to unlock a singular look for her sword spirit companion.

Vodyanitsa is the Prima Donna of Snezhnograd’s Korolevskiy Troupe, in addition to a kind-hearted Water Imp and 5-star Hydro Catalyst wielder. In fight, she will remodel into her Water Imp kind and maintain her music by means of her Elemental Ability, constantly therapeutic the energetic character, lowering enemies’ Hydro and Cryo RES, and boosting the energetic character’s ATK. On this kind, she will additionally transfer swiftly by means of the water. Her music additional empowers Stellar Vortices, lowering enemies’ Anemo RES and rising Stellar Swirl response DMG. Her Elemental Burst carries her voice throughout the battlefield, dealing AoE Hydro DMG. Whereas exploring the open world, Vodyanitsa can stay in her Water Imp kind and transfer freely even exterior the water. Gamers can be taught extra about her by means of a narrative that includes Vodyanitsa and acquire a singular look for her microphone as a reward.

Within the first part of Model 7.1 Occasion Needs will function Vesna and Vodyanitsa, with Skirk and Escoffier returning within the second part.

The long-awaited Moonchase Competition returns to Liyue after 5 years, welcoming gamers again for an additional celebration! Yilong Wharf has been remodeled for the festivities, however beneath the celebrations lies a thriller from the previous that even Zhongli and Zibai have but to unravel. The pageant may even introduce three new mini-games impressed by Liyue thaumaturges, with quite a lot of rewards up for grabs, together with a brand new 4-star Sword.

Again in Snezhnaya, gamers can be a part of native kids in a seasonal snowball occasion and tackle a bunch of surprising foes. In the meantime in Natlan, a event prediction occasion will invite gamers to foretell the ultimate outcomes for 16 competing groups over a number of days of matches. A wide range of rewards might be out there for finishing these occasions.

Miliastra Wonderland may even see a variety of latest updates in Model 7.1. The foyer might be refreshed with an autumn-themed look impressed by conventional motifs reminiscent of osmanthus blossoms and the moon, and gamers can unlock a chic beauty set without cost by finishing the associated occasion. A particular pageant occasion will supply much more rewards, together with an unique headpiece. The editor can also be being expanded with new controls that help client-side scripting, together with collaborative enhancing instruments that give gamers much more methods to create and experiment.

The brand new model may even mark Genshin Affect‘s sixth anniversary with gamers around the globe, bringing a beneficiant lineup of anniversary rewards. For the primary time, gamers who full the most recent Archon Quest will be capable to select one event-exclusive 5-star character without cost from a choose lineup at any level throughout Model 7.1. Gamers also can choose one commonplace 5-star character without cost, together with Primogems ×1,600, Intertwined Destiny ×10, and extra anniversary rewards.

Genshin Affect is obtainable now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC by way of client and Epic Games Store, iOS by way of the App Store, and Android by way of Google Play.

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