Genshin Impacthas now been available for nearly two years, and it still feels like developer miHoYo has barely scratched the surface of the free-to-play RPG’s potential. Frequent updates continue to roll out as miHoYo adds new characters, new tasks, and more. It’sGenshin Impact’s rarer major updates that truly expand the game’s experience in new and exciting ways. Players are currently looking forward toGenshin Impact’s 3.0 update, now confirmed to be expanding the game’s map and adding the new Dendro element.
InGenshin Impact3.0, players will be able to journey to thenew Sumeru region. This region is divided into two main biomes, the first of which is dense rainforest. Within the rainforest, players will find the settlements of Sumeru City and Port Ormos, as well as the academic institution Akademiya. The rainforest is filled with increasingly tall trees and fungus, vines and thick foliage, and strange fauna. As for the desert area of the Sumera region, more information will be shared in futureGenshin Impactannouncements.
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The Akademiya plays a key role in the upcoming update, particularly with regard to its history and technology. The Akademiya, under the guidance of the current Dendro Archon Kusanali, is the current governing body of the region. AsGenshin Impactplayers know,Dendro is one of the seven Elementsand was introduced in update 2.8. Dendro is key to the Sumera region, its Akademiya, and the leadership structure within it.
Two upcomingGenshin Impactplayable characters are confirmed to be focused on the Dendro Element as part of the 3.0 update. These characters include the 5-star researcher andForest Watcher Tighnari, as well as Tighnari’s 4-star pupil, Collei. Collei will also be offered as a free reward for those who complete the Graven Innocence seasonal event for the 3.0 update. Both Tighnari and Collei, as well as Zhongli, will be available in Event Wishes during the first half of the 3.0 update.
While not a Dendro character,Genshin Impact3.0 will also be adding a newElectro support character. Her name is Dori and she’s described as an elusive Sumeru merchant. Dori will be made available in the back half of the 3.0 update, matched with Ganyu and Sangonomiya Kokomi in Event Wishes.
Genshin Impactplayers can expect the Sumera region, the full release of the Dendro Element, and the beginning of the new characters' rollout starting on August 24. Fans can expect miHoYo to share more specific information for all the newGenshin Impact3.0 contentin the weeks to come.
Genshin Impactis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, and mobile devices.
