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The wheel of HoYoverse’s stream of constantGenshin Impactupdates doesn’t seem to be losing momentum any time soon, in light of the fresh addition of the Fontaine region, its new enemy types, and all the complimentary new characters for players to add to their lineup. Leakers are working tirelessly to take the element of suspense out of upcoming patches, and leaks have grown to form an unofficial but commonly featured part ofGenshin Impact’s update cycle. As gamers exploreFontaine’s underwater gameplayand other new features the region has brought to the title, eyes are turning to the 4.1 Update to see what HoYoverse has in store for players in the next patch.
TheFontaine Updatewas one of the most expansive enhancements to graceGenshin Impactin quite a while, revamping the very fabric of the RPG’s gameplay elements and furthering the dreamy title’s lore in the region surrounded by Teyvat’s inland sea. While players get their feet wet and delve into the update’s new features, the developer is hard at work on the next patch for the title in line with its six-week developmental schedule. With the 4.1 Update still quite a few weeks away, the tiniest pieces of information have started seeping through like cracks in the wall, andGenshin Impactfans are finding out what to expect from the game’s future.
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Genshin Impact 4.1 Features New Characters, Enemies, and Playable Map
As is custom, the particular interest of fans lies in the new or returning characters that come with an update, and leakers often tease glimpses of upcoming personas to graceGenshin Impact. For the 4.1 Update, only Neuvillette and Wriothesley have been confirmed as additions with legendary quests, while rumors abound about the potential re-runs of Venti and Hu Tao. Although no official banner exists for the update just yet, Neuvillette has already seenGenshin Impactaction throughFontaine’s Archon Quest Acts, and it stands to reason the Hydro Catalyst user will make his debut as a playable character inGenshin Impact4.1.
Still on the subject of characters, there are several enemies for players to battle across Teyvat, and a popular Reddit source has revealed the addition of five more foes in the 4.1 Update. Two of these opponents, the Seneschal of Wind and Seneschal of Frost, have stylish outfittings that could make their designs quick favorites among fans, sporting a cane and rapier respectively. Two others areMeka foes - unique mechanical contraptionsof varying sizes, and the final enemy appears dragon-like, thought to be situated in Fontaine’s vast underwater areas. Map expansion is also a regular occurrence ofGenshin Impact’s updates, and the 4.1 Patch is expected to feature new areas for players to explore.
The primary focus of the upcomingGenshin Impactexpansion lies in the underwater Fortress of Meropide, a prison where players will reportedly run into Wriothesley. The map leaks mostly depict the land addition, but the fortress gives players more room to explore the underwater wonders of Teyvat. New events and rewards will also be making their debuts in the 4.1 Update, such as the Mondstadt poetry festival, Klee fishblasting event, and the Jellyfish recovery event, to name a few.
There are also reports of a 7-day login bonus for players to markGenshin Impact’s third anniversary, and these events have large stacks of Primogems as rewards. After a release full of content in the Fontaine expansion, HoYoverse is far from content with its achievements and is still fleshing out the complete picture ofGenshin Impact’s backstory. The new map and characters give gamers more avenues to explore the newly introduced underwater dynamics, and the thrill of new enemies is a welcome addition. Additional information should emerge as the 4.1 Update gets closer, but the expansion is already rife with content to keep players wanting more.
Genshin Impactis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
