Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, countdown, posters and new skins: Everything you need to know

Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, countdown, posters and new skins: Everything you need to know

Genshin Impact 2.8 will be released on July 13, 2022 along with a lot of content for Travelers to enjoy.

This is the last Version Update before Version 3.0, so some players may wonder what will happen in this update. It's just around the corner and the latest Special Program gratefully revealed a few key pieces of information.

This article will primarily focus on what has been officially revealed and not what has been leaked. There is some additional content via leaks that are not shown in the Special Programme, but some players prefer to receive official content rather than leaks. In that case, it's worth checking out what's newsworthy.

Genshin Effect 2.8 information

Those who missed the last Special and those who want to watch can check out the link in the Tweet above. This livestream covered all the important news of the upcoming update, although some would prefer a brief recap of a few specific episodes.

Therefore, this article will cover the title and appearance information as it may be the most exciting news for some Travelers. Note that the release date of Genshin Impact 2.8 is July 13, 2022.

More specifically, it should start at 11:00 am (UTC+8) as with all recent updates. Players who don't know what that time means in their time frame can check the countdown below.

This countdown applies to all servers as players will receive the new Version Update at the same time. It will count down to 11:00 (UTC+8) on July 13, 2022, so the reader doesn't have to bother memorizing specific times. Note that this time is based on the expected release date, so unforeseen delays will not be included in this countdown.

It's also worth noting that maintenance will begin five hours before the update is released. This happens with every Release Update so it shouldn't surprise most players, but beginners may be caught off guard when they find out that they won't be able to play the game for a few hours.

Regarding the character posters, the official 2.8 Special Program stated:1. Phase 2: Kazuha and Klee re-releases featuring Heizou as one of the main 4 stars

Stage 2: Repeat of Yoimiya

Gun banners were not mentioned in this live stream, but Freedom-Oath and Lost Prayer to the Holy Winds are expected to be on the first poster. Replays of Kazuha and Klee will begin on July 13, 2022, the same day as the new Release Update.

new looks

The two new costumes are by Diluc and Fischl. Diluc's outfit will be similar to past 5-star event outfits in that it's only available through Genesis Crystals. However, different from Jean and Keqing's outfits, it has new special effects and a new idle animation.

Fischl's skin is available to F2P players, as they need to collect enough Phantasmal Conches to obtain it in the Golden Apple Archipelago. The Genshin Impact 2.8 Special Program didn't mention how many the player needs to collect, so they'll have to find that out later.