HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact Version 2.8, “Summer Fantasia,” will be released on July 13, 2022.

The new update will see a grand makeover for the Golden Apple Archipelago, welcoming travelers with brand-new areas, engaging stories, intriguing puzzles and treasures, and various island recreations.

Of particular note, Diluc will receive a new outfit featuring a distinctive look, new idle animation, and new effects, available in-store at a limited-time discount. Players can enjoy the “Resonating Visions” event, collecting special conches to redeem Fischl’s new outfit.

Players will also get a chance to get their hand at a new playable character, four-star Shikanoin Heizou, who is the first melee catalyst user in the game that can deal Ameno damage with powerful strikes and kicks, and he can even cause extra elemental damage to enemies affected by Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro.

Here are the highlights of Genshin Impact Version 2.8 “Summer Fantasia”

• The Golden Apple Archipelago opens again with a massive makeover
• New island areas to explore, fight, and hunt for treasures
• Rich event storylines to bond with Kazuha, Xinyan, Fischl, and Mona
• A chance to redeem Fischl and her new outfit
• Diluc’s outfit available in-store with new idle animation, effects, and backstory
• Shikanoin Heizou, the first melee catalyst user joins the game
• Kazuha’s Story Quest & Heizou’s Hangout Event coming soon

Watch – Genshin Impact V2.8 ‘Summer Fantasia’ Trailer

Genshin Impact Version 2.8, “Summer Fantasia,” will be released on July 13, 2022.