For the First Time Ever, Genshin Impact Is Giving Away 2 Free 5-Star Characters
Genshin Impact is officially giving away two free 5-Star characters ahead of its sixth anniversary on September 28. Before then, players can experience the latest chapter of the Snezhnaya story arc and much more when…
Genshin Impact is officially giving away two free 5-Star characters ahead of its sixth anniversary on September 28. Before then, players can experience the latest chapter of the Snezhnaya story arc and much more when Version 7.1 launches on September 23.
HoYoverse, the global gaming publisher behind Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero, has revealed the latest details on Genshin Impact Version 7.1 ahead of the game's sixth anniversary on Sept. 28. The milestone celebration will give new and longtime players two opportunities to obtain 5-Star characters for free, alongside even more in-game rewards. Version 7.1 will also introduce two new 5-Star characters when the major update launches on Sept. 23. Additional details on the anniversary events, free rewards and new characters are available below.
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Launches September 23 With Major 6th Anniversary Rewards
For the first time ever, Genshin Impact players who complete the game's latest Archon Quest will be able to choose one event-exclusive 5-Star character for free from a select lineup during Version 7.1. The six eligible 5-Stars are Tartaglia, Nilou, Baizhu, Chiori, Clorinde and Varesa.
Additionally, players can select one standard 5-Star character for free and collect 1,600 Primogems, 10 Intertwined Fates and even more anniversary rewards. The standard 5-Star selection includes Jean, Diluc, Qiqi, Mona, Tighnari, Keqing, Dehya and Yumemizuki Mizuki. More details about Genshin Impact's 6th anniversary will be revealed later.
Genshin Impact’s New 5-Stars Can Fly and Transform in the Open World
Vesna, a 5-Star Anemo Sword wielder, is the youngest Commander in Druzhna history and is fiercely devoted to the Tsaritsa, the supreme ruler of Snezhnaya. She'll be the first new 5-Star character to debut during the first half of Genshin Impact Version 7.1's Event Wishes.
"In combat, she can convert Cryo Swirl reactions into Stellar Swirl reactions," HoYoverse explains in a press release. "Using her Elemental Skill and other abilities, Vesna can summon Spirit Blades and gain a certain amount of 'Sword Essence.' She can then consume 'Sword Essence' with a special Elemental Skill to command the Spirit Blades to strike enemies."
"When they attack near a Stellar Vortex, their attacks are treated as Stellar Swirl reaction DMG. Her Elemental Burst summons another wave of Spirit Blades to deal AoE Anemo DMG while restoring 'Sword Essence.' Vesna also offers a unique way to explore the open world. As a Vila, she can take flight during exploration. Players can also experience a special anecdote featuring Vesna to unlock a unique appearance for her sword spirit companion."
Vodyanitsa, a 5-Star Hydro Catalyst wielder, is described as the "Prima Donna of Snezhnograd's Korolevskiy Troupe" and a "kind-hearted Water Imp." Her debut during the second phase of Version 7.1's Event Wishes will further enhance the new Stellar Swirl reaction.
"In combat, she can transform into her Water Imp form and sustain her song through her Elemental Skill," HoYoverse explains. "[She can] continuously heal the active character, reducing enemies' Hydro and Cryo RES, and boosting the active character's ATK. In this form, she can also move swiftly through the water. Her song further empowers Stellar Vortices, reducing enemies' Anemo RES and increasing Stellar Swirl reaction DMG."
"Her Elemental Burst carries her voice across the battlefield, dealing AoE Hydro DMG. While exploring the open world, Vodyanitsa can remain in her Water Imp form and move freely even outside the water. Players can learn more about her through a story featuring Vodyanitsa and earn a unique microphone appearance as a reward."
Genshin Impact is available as a free-to-play open-world action RPG for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the game's official launcher. An anime series is also currently in production at Ufotable, the Japanese animation studio behind the Demon Slayer franchise. A release date for the highly anticipated adaptation has not yet been announced.