Is Genshin Impact 4.8 the last Fontaine update?

The Genshin Impact 4.8 will be arriving very soon on the live servers. It is the eighth update since the region of Fontaine was introduced in the game. Throughout the 4.X updates, we have seen plenty of focus on Fontainian events and stories. However, 4.8 is very likely to be the end of the line for Version 4.X of the open-world RPG.

This article provides information on whether Version 4.8 is the final Fontaine update and what to expect after the end of this version in Genshin Impact.

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There is no Genshin Impact 4.9 update: Natlan will debut in Version 5.0

Furina, the former Hydro Archon and Mavuika, the rumored Pyro Archon (Image via HoYoverse)

There will not be a Genshin Impact 4.9 update. Following HoYoverse's usual pattern of releasing a summer event patch followed by a new nation, it can be concluded that Genshin Impact will skip Version 4.9 and introduce the nation, Natlan, in Version 5.0. HoYoverse has already revealed three teasers for Natlan and introduced plenty of characters from the region. Hence it's safe to say, there won't be a Genshin Impact 4.9 update.

Players can possibly expect content revolving around Fontaine or even new areas of the region in future updates. However, 4.8 will bring a close to the Fontaine arc and make its way for the 5.0 update to usher in a fresh and new storyline involving the region ruled by the Pyro Archon.

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Genshin Impact 5.0 Natlan update: Expected release date and content

The Natlan tournament arena, Kachina and Mualani (Image via HoYoverse)

The 4.8 update is set to go live on July 17, 2024. If we consider HoYoverse's release patterns for new versions, Version 5.0 is expected to be released on August 28, 2024 as each update lasts for 42 days.

The 5.0 update is all but guaranteed to introduce Natlan. It has also been confirmed by HoYoverse that there will be changes to system requirements to provide a more beautiful gaming experience without sacrificing the performance level for players on lower-end devices.

Apart from these changes, we can expect new characters to be released. Since Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina were the first three Natlan characters introduced in a teaser, it is possible that they will be released in Version 5.0. Players can look forward to a new Archon Quest and a Flagship Event.

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