Genshin Impact 4.8 Simulanka clockwork kingdom mechanics sneak peek

In Genshin Impact version 4.8, players will get to experience a new map called Simulanka. A brief look into the new origami animals of Simulanka has already been released, and players can meet these little origami creatures in Simulanka's Forest of Blessings. The next step in this journey will take players to the Constellation Metropole, where they will meet various clockwork toys.

This article gives players a sneak peek into the clockwork kingdom of Simulanka which will be released in Genshin Impact version 4.8.

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Clockwork Kingdom in Simulanka

Once players arrive at Constellation Metropole, they will be greeted by a huge castle along with toy figures living around it.

Toy figures in and around the castle in Clockwork Kingdom (Image via HoYoverse)

Toy figures: Gameplay mechanics

After meeting the toy figures in Simulanka's Clockwork Kingdom, there will be various puzzles surrounding them. These puzzles require new gameplay mechanics, and players will be able to obtain various rewards after successfully solving these puzzles.

1) Assist the toy figures in escaping danger

Use the Clockwork device to help the toy figures (Image via HoYoverse)

Players will come across various Constellation clockwork devices with toy figures beside them in and around the Constellation Metropole. When encountering such devices, players will need to use them to discover clues present around the area. Doing so will help the toy figures change the scenario and escape to safety.

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2) Help the toy figures using the Oracle Pillars

Guide the toy figures along the Oracle Pillars (Image via HoYoverse)

Players will often find colorful pillars in the clockwork kingdom with toy figures walking around them. These are called Oracle Pillars and will come in handy in guiding the toy figures to their destination. Players will need to connect these Oracle Pillars using magical threads to get the toy soldiers safely to their destination.

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3) Help the toy figures use the glue-spraying devices

Open the glue cap with the help of the toy figures to use the glue-spraying device (Image via HoYoverse)

Players might come across big glue-spraying devices in the Clockwork Kingdom. Without the players' help, the toy figures will be unable to make proper use of this device. To help the toy figures use the powerful glue-spraying device, players will need to find the specific toy figure who can assist in opening the glue cap on the device. Once the glue clap has been opened, the device can be used to help the toy figures alter the ongoing scenario.

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Check out this guide for a detailed summary of what to expect in version 4.8 of Genshin Impact, as revealed in the livestream.