Genshin Impact version 4.4 is set to bring exciting new content and visual enhancements to the popular open-world action role-playing game. The upcoming update, titled ‘Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze,’ is scheduled for release on January 31, 2024, and will take players back to the breathtaking region of Liyue.

One of the highlights of the new update is the introduction of two new playable characters, Xianyun and Gaming, who will be central to the Lantern Rite festivities in Teyvat. Players can look forward to exploring the newly opened Chenyu Vale, a picturesque area located northwest of Liyue, replete with tea-scented villages and a bustling port connecting Fontaine.

The Lantern Rite event will illuminate Liyue Harbor with a new theme centered around kites, offering players the chance to participate in mini-games and earn Festive Fever, which can be exchanged for various rewards, including a free outfit for the character Xingqiu. Additionally, players can anticipate generous rewards such as Intertwined Fate and Fragile Resin through daily login events and New Year mails.

Furthermore, the update will introduce new outfits for characters Ganyu and Shenhe, available for a limited time with a discount. The arrival of new characters, Xianyun and Gaming, will bring fresh dynamics to the game, with Xianyun being a 5-star Anemo character capable of wielding a catalyst and Gaming as a 4-star Pyro Claymore wielder with a unique combat style inspired by traditional Wushou dancing.

Version 4.4 Event Wishes will feature the debut of Xianyun and Gaming in the first half, followed by reruns of characters such as Nahida, Xiao, and Yae Miko in the latter half of the version.

The addition of the stunning Chenyu Vale and the exciting Lantern Rite festivities promise to offer Genshin Impact players a vibrant and immersive gaming experience in the new year.