Genshin Impact 4.4 showcases the arrival of new characters, tools, and events to start the year off right. We’re here to explain the release time and patch notes for this upcoming content.
When Does Genshin Impact 4.4 Come Out?
Genshin Impact 4.4 is now live for all Travelers. If you haven’t updated your file yet, you’ll most likely need to do so to get all the latest content.
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All Genshin Impact 4.4 Changes
Many Genshin Impact patches have introduced new playable characters, and Version 4.4 is no different. This time, we see the arrival of Xianyun, also known as the “Cloud Retainer.” She is an Anemo wielder who also excels in machine crafting. Other than her, Gaming is another character you can expect (and yes, that is his actual name) as a new Pyro fighter.
Other Genshin Impact members, such as Nahida, Yae Miko, and Xiao, will be returning. Character outfits will also be available, from Ganyu’s Twilight Blossom to Shenhe’s Frostflower Dew. Plus, the Crane’s Echoing Call weapon will be introduced, harnessing ancient aura.
If you’re looking for a challenge, you can explore the new area in Chenyu and battle the latest monster, Solitary Suanni. Travelers can also return to the annual Lantern Rite event with Paimon in the Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze. Through this celebration, you can earn the Xingqiu Bamboo Rain outfit and other valuable collectibles.
For a complete breakdown of expected content, here is Genshin Impact 4.4 patch notes:
Genshin Impact 4.4 Patch Notes
I. New Areas
New Areas in Liyue Now Available
◇ New Areas: In Version 4.4, the following areas in Liyue will become available: Chenyu Vale: Upper Vale, Chenyu Vale: Southern Mountain, and Mt. Laixin.
※ As long as you have completed Archon Quest Prologue: Act III “Song of the Dragon and Freedom,” a Teleport Waypoint will be automatically unlocked near Liyue’s Chenyu Vale: Upper Vale (If you have already completed this Archon Quest, the Teleport Waypoint will be unlocked after the update). You’ll also receive the Primogem reward for this Teleport Waypoint when it unlocks automatically.
New System in Liyue
Rainjade Oblation
Fujin’s adeptal energy has transformed into many Spirit Carp that are scattered all over Chenyu Vale. Collect the energy within Spirit Carp and transfer it into the Votive Rainjade within Carp’s Rest to increase its level and obtain the blessings of Chenyu Vale.
Rainjade Oblation System Unlock Criteria:
• Complete the World Quest “The Cloud-Padded Path to the Chiwang Repose”
In addition, there will be new Fishing Points and “Radiant Spincrystals” in Liyue.
II. New Characters
5-Star Character “Passerine Herald” Xianyun (Anemo)
◇ Vision: Anemo
◇ Weapon: Catalyst
◇ One of the Mighty and Illuminated Adepti of Jueyun, known as “Cloud Retainer.” Expert in all kinds of mechanical contraptions, her heart now turns towards the affairs of the mortal world, through which she walks under the name “Xianyun.”
◆ Elemental Skill “White Clouds at Dawn”
◆ Xianyun enters the Cloud Transmogrification state, in which she will not take Fall DMG, and uses Skyladder once. In this state, Xianyun can cast Skyladder continuously to leap, where her Plunging Attack will be converted into an even stronger Driftcloud Wave instead, which deals AoE Anemo DMG. The more times Skyladder is used, the more DMG the resulting Driftcloud Wave will deal and the larger its AoE.
◆ Elemental Burst “Stars Gather at Dusk”
◆ Brings forth a sacred breeze that deals AoE Anemo DMG and heals all nearby characters. It will also summon the “Starwicker” mechanism that follows the active character and periodically heals all nearby party members. When the Starwicker has Adeptal Assistance stacks, characters will have their jump height increased. When they complete a Plunging Attack, Adeptal Assistance stacks will be consumed and deal AoE Anemo DMG.
4-Star Character “Leonine Vanguard” Gaming (Pyro)
◇ Vision: Pyro
◇ Weapon: Claymore
◇ Guard of the Sword and Strongbox Secure Transport Agency, and the head of the “Mighty Mythical Beasts” Wushou troupe.
◆ Elemental Skill “Bestial Ascent”
◆ Gaming pounces forward using the Wushou arts, leaping high into the air after coming into contact with a target or surface. If he immediately uses a Plunging Attack, he will use Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider instead, dealing AoE Pyro DMG to opponents hit.
◆ Elemental Burst “Suanni’s Gilded Dance”
◆ Gaming enters Wushou Stance, briefly applying Pyro to him, recovering a fixed amount of HP, and summons his companion, the Suanni Man Chai, to smash into his target, dealing AoE Pyro DMG. After doing so, Man Chai will then attempt to roll towards Gaming. When it links up with Gaming, Man Chai will leave the field and reset the CD for Gaming’s Elemental Skill, Bestial Ascent. While Wushou Stance is active, his resistance to interruption is increased, and when Gaming lands with Charmed Cloudstrider attack or completes the forward pounce attack from Bestial Ascent with over 50% HP, he will summon Man Chai again.
III. New Equipment
New Weapon (Examples based on Refinement Rank 1)
Crane’s Echoing Call (5-Star Catalyst)
After the equipping character hits an opponent with a Plunging Attack, all nearby party members’ Plunging Attacks will deal 28% increased DMG for 20s. When nearby party members hit opponents with Plunging Attacks, they will restore 2.5 Energy to the equipping character. Energy can be restored this way every 0.7s. This energy regain effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is not on the field.
◆ During the event wish “Epitome Invocation,” the event-exclusive 5-star weapon Crane’s Echoing Call (Catalyst) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!
IV. New Outfits
Ganyu: Twilight Blossom
◇ A light and graceful festive outfit accented mainly in black nightshade and cerulean blue. Its hair accessory is as radiant as the Qingxin — a pairing that Ganyu is most fond of.
◆ Between the start of the Version 4.4 update and 2024/03/11 03:59, Ganyu’s outfit “Twilight Blossom” will be available for purchase in the Character Outfit Shop at a limited-time discount! During the discount period, the price of the outfit is 1,350 Genesis Crystals. The price will revert to 1,680 Genesis Crystals after the limited-time discount ends. The outfit can only be purchased once.
Shenhe: Frostflower Dew
◇ This Lantern Rite gift that Shenhe received is a set of elegant formal attire that her master, Cloud Retainer had commissioned for her. Red ropes still adorn her arms, but the bitter cold in Shenhe’s heart has faded.
◆ Between the start of the Version 4.4 update and 2024/03/11 03:59, Shenhe’s outfit “Frostflower Dew” will be available for purchase in the Character Outfit Shop at a limited-time discount! During the discount period, the price of the outfit is 1,350 Genesis Crystals. The price will revert to 1,680 Genesis Crystals after the limited-time discount ends. The outfit can only be purchased once.
Xingqiu: Bamboo Rain
◇ Formal wear prepared by the Feiyun Commerce Guild for Xingqiu. The bamboo prints are refined and the cut is most flattering, but Xingqiu’s favorite aspect of the outfit is its inner pockets, into which a thinner novel might be stuffed.
◆ During Version 4.4, Travelers can obtain Xingqiu’s outfit “Bamboo Rain” for free by participating in the limited-time “Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze” event.
◆ After Version 4.4 is over, Travelers can buy the outfit in the Character Outfit Shop.
V. New Main Story
1. New Story Quest
Xianyun’s Story Quest – Grus Serena Chapter: Act I “A Thousand Moonlit Miles”
Permanently available after the Version 4.4 update
◆ Quest Unlock Criteria:
• Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above
• Complete Archon Quest Interlude Chapter: Act I “The Crane Returns on the Wind”
2. New World Quests
New World Quests
◆ New World Quests: “Chenyu’s Blessings of Sunken Jade” Quest Chain, “The Cloud-Padded Path to the Chiwang Repose,” “Threefold Expectations,” “A Wangshan Walk to Remember,” “Scrolls and Sword Manuals of Guhua,” “Shrouded Vale, Hidden Hero,” “The Roaming Abode,” “The Dealing Sands,” “Our Chenyu Vale Trek,” “Chili Con Cloudy,” “Qiaoying, the Village of Many Tales,” “Temporary Acclimatization,” etc.
VI. New Enemies
Solitary Suanni
◇ These elegant and proud mystical beasts only live in mountains shrouded in adeptal energy.
It can use Hydro and Anemo simultaneously in battle. Render it Frozen while it is gathering Hydro-aligned adeptal energy, before using Shatter, Melt, or other Elemental Reactions to break the ice and cause it to enter an immobile state. When it is gathering Anemo-aligned adeptal energy, use attacks from Elements that can react with Anemo to destroy the Spiritwind Pearls summoned during the process to achieve the same advantage.
Located at Chenyu Vale: Southern Mountain
Xuanwen Beast
◇ Fierce creatures that inhabit the mountains of Chenyu Vale.
Use Elemental Reactions to freeze this creature and use Shatter, Melt, and other Elemental Reactions to break the ice and render it immobile temporarily.
VII. Other Update Details
New Recipes:
○ Chef Mao (NPC): Honey Char Siu
○ Lianfang (NPC): Chenyu Brew, Jadevein Tea Eggs, and Tea-Smoked Squab
○ Licai (NPC): Deep-Fried Doublecrisp and Braised Meatballs
○ World Quest Rewards: Guhua Fish & Lamb Soup and Fine Tea, Full Moon.
○ Event Reward: Eight-Treasure Duck
New Character Specialty Dishes:
○ Xianyun’s specialty: “Encompassing Gladness”
○ Gaming’s specialty: “Yummy Yum Cha”
Adds new “Chenyu’s Splendor” Achievement category, and adds new Achievements to the “Wonders of the World” category.
Adds Set 29 of “Paimon’s Paintings” chat emojis.
Adds some prompts for loading screens.
New Namecards:
“Xianyun: White Clouds”: Reward for reaching Friendship Lv. 10 with Xianyun
“Gaming: Man Chai”: Reward for reaching Friendship Lv. 10 with Gaming
“Achievement: Adeptal Valley”: Reward for completing all achievements under “Chenyu’s Splendor”
“Chenyu: Rainjade Rite”: Reward for reaching Rainjade Oblation Level 10
“Travel Notes: Vibrant Harriers”: Reward obtained via the BP system
New Wildlife: Fluff-Fleece Goat, Malachitin Lumibug, Redbill Pelican, Jadestone Turtle, and Velvetfall Duck
New Fish: Jade Heartfeather Bass
New Function: Fast Equip Artifacts
(1) Quick Configuration: A set of Artifacts will be put together for your reference based on data from recently active players. When generating a configuration, it will only consider Artifacts not already equipped by other characters.
(2) Custom Configuration: Custom Configuration data will be based on the settings laid out for each character. When using a Custom Configuration, you can configure based on conditions such as Artifact Main Affix, Set Type, and Minor Affixes and choose whether or not to use Artifacts that haven’t already been equipped. The configuration created by Custom Configuration can be adjusted, with alternative Artifacts sorted based on the overall priority levels of their Artifact Set and Affixes. When “Other Options” > “All” is selected in Custom Configuration, when the configuration includes Artifacts already equipped by another character, the Artifacts will be removed and equipped to the target character.
Adds the “Borderless Mode” fullscreen option in “Display Mode” in “Settings / Graphics” interface on PC.
“Genius Invokation TCG” Gameplay Update:
New Character Cards: Thoma, Sayu, and their corresponding Talent cards. Corresponding invitation duels and guest challenges have been added to the Player List.
New Character Cards: Cryo Hypostasis, Millennial Pearl Seahorse, and their corresponding Talent Cards. Their Tavern Challenges have also been added.
New Action Cards: “Sapwood Blade,” “Veteran’s Visage,” “Jeht,” “Silver and Melus,” “Machine Assembly Line,” “Sunyata Flower,” and “Matsutake Meat Rolls” can be purchased from Prince at The Cat’s Tail.
The Forge Realm’s Temper is once again available. The theme of this edition is “The Forge Realm’s Temper: Clever Stratagems”:
(1) During The Forge Realm’s Temper: Clever Stratagems, you can select the parameters for each stage. Parameters that may be set include: stage difficulty, the round limit for the match, and enemy bonus HP.
(2) After you complete a certain stage battle, you will gain a score based on the difficulty selected for each parameter in said stage. At the same time, you can claim the corresponding rewards when your highest score reaches a specific score.
Spiral Abyss
Floor 11 Ley Line Disorder changed to:
• All characters in the party gain a 75% Anemo DMG Bonus.
Updated the monster lineup on Floors 11 – 12 of the Spiral Abyss.
Starting from the first time that the Lunar Phase refreshes after updating to Version 4.4, the three Lunar Phases will be as follows:
Phase I:
Ascendant Moon
When a character receives healing, it will be counted. When the count reaches a total of 16, a shockwave will be unleashed at the character’s position, dealing True DMG to nearby opponents and clearing the count. 1 such shockwave can be unleashed every 8s.
Phase II:
Resilient Moon
After the active character’s Plunging Attacks hit opponents, the character’s Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 20% for 8s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s. Max 3 stacks. Each stack’s duration is counted independently. This effect will be cleared if the character leaves the field.
Phase III:
Plummeting Moon
After the active character’s Plunging Attacks hit opponents, unleash a shockwave at the character’s location, dealing True DMG to nearby opponents. 1 such shockwave can be unleashed every 2s.
That covers everything you need to know about the release of Genshin Impact 4.4 and its patch notes. For more content, be sure to explore the relevant links below, including the best Raiden Shogun build.
