Genshin Impact 4.8 release speculation and leaks

Genshin Impact's 4.8 update is expected to go live on July 17, 2024, and is touted as the last one in the Fontaine saga. It is expected the narrative may shift towards the Natlan region following its conclusion. According to the official drip marketing, version 4.8 will see Emilie debut as a brand-new playable character. She is expected to be a 5-star unit from the Dendro element.While Emilie has yet to appear in the narrative, lore indicates that she is a well-known perfumer at the Court of Fontaine. She has been mentioned several times in the voice lines of other characters.For curious fans, this article will provide the speculated date and time of Genshin Impact version 4.8. It will include a countdown for convenience and also mention related leaks.NOTE: Some aspects of this article are based on leaks and are subject to change. Readers are advised to take the information with a grain of salt.Genshin Impact 4.8 could arrive in mid-July 2024Based on past precedence, Genshin Impact's version 4.8 is speculated to be released on July 17, 2024, at 11 am (UTC +8). The developers follow a fixed 42-day cycle for updates which include two gacha banner phases of 21 days each. Considering the 4.7 update will be released on June 5, 2024, the above date is likely.Here is a universal countdown showcasing the time remaining until the 4.8 release:Genshin Impact 4.8 leaksNew character and weaponThe drip marketing has officially confirmed that Emilie will be the only new playable character debuting in version 4.8. It is expected her story quest will also be released alongside her. However, it is unclear whether she will appear on the first or second-half banners. As such, here are her possible release dates:First half: July 17, 2024Second half: August 7, 2024Furthermore, rumors suggest she may be accompanied by rerun banners for other popular 5-star characters, such as Wriothesley, Nilou, and Kokomi. While the former is a main DPS from the Cryo element, the others are Hydro supports.Leaks have also revealed that Emilie's signature weapon may be a Polearm featured alongside her upcoming banner. It will offer 608 base attack and a 33.1% crit rate at level 90. Leaks indicate it may also cater to her Burning reaction-based playstyle and offer her buffs after triggering it.New map and eventsAside from this, information from Genshin_Intel suggests version 4.8 will have several highlights. Players may get to experience a new forest-themed exclusive map where they can participate in the flagship event called Summertide Scales and Tales, which may reward them with a free copy of the 4-star Dendro character, Kirara.The event is also rumored to finally introduce the Hexenzirkel mage, Alice, and the dragon, Durin.Additionally, the 4.8 update may also have the following events:Bing-Bang FinchballLight novel photographyEnergy AmplifierNew character skinsHoYoverse often releases new character skins every four updates, as such, it is speculated new skins for Nilou and Kirara may become available during the update. Here are the leaked names of both outfits:Nilou: Breeze of SabaaKirara: Phantom in BootsFor more information and updates, follow Sportskeeda's Genshin Impact hub.

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