1.6 Pre-Install
Pre-install for v1.6 for both PC & Mobile begins on March 15 at 9 pm CT.
Mobile (iOS & Android) Travelers can pre-install the update by going to the Paimon Menu > Settings > Other > Pre-Install Resource Package.
Maintenence
When Genshin Impact 1.6 goes live, maintenance will occur for roughly 5 hours. This begins on June 9, 4 pm CT. As compensation for the downtime, everyone will be given 300 Primogems if they are above Adventure Rank 5 or higher. Even if the update takes less than 5 hours, you will still earn the 300 Primogems.
Compensation will be given within 5 hours after the update has been completed. Everyone who wants the 300 Priomogems must be logged in before 1.6 ends.
New Character
Kazuha
Kazuha is a Five-Star Anemo Sword user, and will be introduced on the second Banner of 1.6.
“A wandering samurai from Inazuma who is currently with Liyue’s Crux Fleet. A gentle and carefree soul whose heart hides a great many burdens.”
For all character information such as Skills, Constellations, and Ascension Materials,. we’ve got you covered: Kazuha’s Skills, Constellations, and Ascension!
New Limited-Time Area
(This area is only available during Version 1.6)
After being out of sight for quite some time, Klee shows up with a mysterious letter in her hand. According to the letter, there seem to be some uncharted islands that lie well-hidden amidst the sea…
- Area Unlock CriteriaComplete Klee’s Story “Quest Trifolium Chapter: Act I - True Treasure"Complete the Archon Quest “Prologue: Act III - Song of the Dragon and Freedom”
New Serenitea Pot Feature
Companion Move-In
Travelers can invite companions to move into their Serenitea Pot. Companions invited to the Serenitea Pot will deepen their bonds with the Traveler. They will continuously gain Companionship EXP.
Companions who remain in the Serenitea Pot for a long time may take a liking to certain furnishings and prepare gifts for the Traveler in return…
New Costumes
Two costumes are available, one for Jean and the other for Barbara. Here’s how to get them both.
- JeanHow to get Jean’s Summer Skin in Genshin ImpactBarbaraHow to get Barbara’s Summer Skin in Genshin Impact
New Events
New Version Event — “Midsummer Island Adventure”
Midsummer Island Adventure Event: Take Part and Exchange for the Event-Exclusive Catalyst, Dodoco Tales
How to get Jean’s Summer Skin in Genshin Impact
How to get Barbara’s Summer Skin in Genshin Impact
During this event, explore the islands, complete various challenges, and collect Shiny Flotsam and Mini “Harpasta” to exchange for rewards such as Dodoco Tales (Catalyst), Northlander Billet Trove, Crown of Insight, and Furnishing Blueprints!
Eligibility
Adventure Rank 21 or above and Complete the Archon Quest “Song of the Dragon and Freedom” and Trifolium Chapter: Act I “True Treasure”
During the event, the Adventure Rank required to unlock Klee’s Story Quest “True Treasure” will be lowered to Adventure Rank 21, and the Story Quest will not require a Story Key to unlock.
Act I: Main Cannon, Make Ready… Fire! (June 9, 2021)
Act II: Whirlpool off to Starboard… Full Speed Ahead! (June 11, 2021)
Act III: Samurai Sighted… To Arms! (June 14, 2021)
Act IV: Harpastum Bombs Loaded… Blow ‘Em Away! (June 17, 2021)
Mystical Skiff Challenge
This Mystical Skiff challenge will be divided into two different portions, the sea and in the air. You will accumulate points depending on how long it takes you to complete the challenge, and also for collecting Wavesplitter Insignias.
Sudden Endless Battle
Event Overview
This event is very much like Contending Tides from 1.5.
Fierce foes have appeared all over the archipelago! Challenge and defeat them within the time limit to collect points and unlock prizes. The difficulty you have chosen for the challenge will increase the multiplier of the point you receive.
Windborne Martial Legend
This event will be like the Hypostatic Symphony, but with a Primo Vishap, Oceanid, and Maguu Kenki. You will head to a new Domain and challenge never-seen-before bosses. Choose the difficulty level and earn points with a high multiplier based on what you have chosen. This event has four difficulty levels and seven different stages.
Kaboomball Kombat!
This event is more akin to classic pong or better Baseball. A magical fortress is firing Kamboomballs at you, and you have to deflect the projectiles back at it, using Light Shields.
Echoing Tales
Scattered around the islands are special shells called Echoing Conches that carry sealed voices of the past. Gathering the Echoing Conches allows you to hear these long-preserved utterances, and collecting enough Conches will earn you all kinds of rewards—including Barbara’s brand new “Summertime Sparkle” costume skin.
New Quests
New Boss
A new boss is coming with a new Elemental Stone material drop. The new enemy is known as Maguu Kenki, a mechanical humanoid from another nation. The Elemental Stone is called Maguu Kishin and is for Kazuha.
Maguu Kenki wields a secret blade of a kind that only a mechanical being ever could, crushing all who disturb the silence with razor-sharp wind and ice as frigid as steel. This foe will appear in the islands and events of Version 1.6.
