All You Need To Know About Genshin Impact 2.1

Now that you know how to get cheaper crystals in USD and how to farm Primogems, it’s time to embark on a new adventure with Genshin’s latest update — expect more exciting weapons, unexplored islands, plus fresh features such as fishing!

Launched earlier this month, the latest update of Genshin Impact shakes up the current storyline with a whole new array of features and creatures. While die-hard fans might already be midway through their new quests — beginners, this guide to Genshin Impact 2.1 is for you.

TL;DR

ICYMI, Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world role-playing game by miHoYo. For those wondering, an open-world game is one that allows the player to travel from one end of the virtual world to another sans loading screens. Basically, it’s a beautiful, big and unstructured alternate reality that’s open for adventure — and you can approach the various objectives at your own time and pace.

You’ll meet different characters as you go through the game, and as you unlock them, you’ll discover their unique set of skills and elements. This is important because they’ll make up the combinations of teams-of-four which you’ll be assembling strategically to fight your monsters with. This means — the rarer the characters and weapons, the better.

Now that you’re sufficiently hyped up, here’s all you need to know about Genshin Impact 2.1 to catch up!

Ultimate Guide to Genshin Impact:

#1: Genesis Crystals: How to Get Cheaper Crystals in USD

#2: Genshin Impact: Guide to Farming Primogems

#3: All You Need To Know About Genshin Impact 2.1

Genshin Impact 2.1: At A Glance

	Genshin Impact 2.1
New Characters	Raiden Shogun (aka Baal): Five-star Electro polearm-wielder Aloy: Huntress from Horizon Zero Dawn (player has to be at least Adventure Rank 20 to claim her!) Kujou Sara: Four-star Electro archer and general of the Tenryou Commission Kokomi: Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island and a five-star Hydro catalyst-user
New Weapons	Engulfing Lightning, Polearm Predator Bow, Aloy’s Bow The Catch 4, Polearm Everlasting Moongglow, Catalyst Luxurious Sea-lord, Claymore
New Opponents	La Signora (new weekly boss in Genshin Impact 2.1) Hydro Hypotasis Electro Oceanid
New Quests	Inazuma Archon Quest: “Omnipresence Over Mortals” World Quest
New Events	The Moonchase Festival Passage of Clouds and Star Login Event Lunar Realm (fishing rods given out here!)
New Features	Waverider Waypoint: The new mode of transportation was brought in the 1.6 update. This time, there’s a way to summon Waverider boats! Skin System: Customise the appearance of your characters (i.e.cosmetics included). Fishing: Players will receive a rod as part of the Lunar Realm event, and you can exchange these fishes for rewards — or cook it!
New Regions	Nil. However, there will be two new islands — Watasumi and Seirai.

More About The Two New Islands

All You Need To Know About Genshin Impact 2.1

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While there won’t be more of the seven anticipated regions being released as of now, there will be two new islands for players to explore. The first is the mountainous and forested Watasumi, aptly home to the Sangonomiya resistance forces, breathtaking waterfalls — and the Divine Priestess Kokomi.

Also, open for exploration is Seirai island that was once engulfed in a thunderstorm back in Update 1.6. Yet for those who dare, you might just find adventure, fights, and reward amongst the abandoned villages and shrines of a talking black cat.

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Join the culinary Moonchase Festival on Liyue harbour for a special treasure hunt — a Claymore called Luxurious Sea-lord (the new weapon) would be up for grabs there! And don’t forget to take part in the Lunar Realm fishing event where you can track down the Lunar Leviathan with your very own fishing rod.

As part of anniversary celebrations, the Passage of Clouds and Stars Login Event will be dishing out rewards on a daily basis (whenever you make in-game purchases)! And when you do, be sure to use your YouTrip card to pay in USD and take advantage of Wholesale Exchange Rates with no fees!

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