The Genshin Impact 3.4 release date is at the top of many player’s minds and, so far, the version 3.4 update is shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates to the game since the 3.0 update. But, when is the Genshin Impact 3.4 release date?
If you’re looking to get any of the Genshin Impact banner characters, especially ones high up in our Genshin Impact tier list of best characters, then be sure to check out the latest Genshin Impact codes. It also includes codes from the Special Program Genshin Impact livestream which grant lots of valuable Primogems.
Genshin Impact 3.4 release date
The Genshin Impact 3.4 release date is Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Between the 3.0 and 3.3 updates, the release schedule was shortened, meaning updates came out every five weeks rather than every six weeks. This has now been reverted back to the original six week schedule. Therefore, given that the 3.3 update arrived on December 7, 2022, and update 3.3 concluded on January 17, 2023, the Genshin Impact 3.4 release date will take place on January 18, 2023.
The Genshin Impact 3.4 banner schedule is also available, with banner phase one beginning on January 18, and banner phase two beginning on February 7. Take note of these dates so you don’t miss out on some of the best characters Genshin Impact has to offer.
Genshin Impact 3.4 latest news
Alongside the Genshin Impact 3.4 release date, the Special Program Genshin Impact livestream and several official posts for 3.4 also confirmed several major additions to the game. Besides the Genshin Impact 3.4 banners bringing with them two new characters, Alhaitham and Yaoyao, the 3.4 update has also added a stunning new area to the Sumeru desert threatened by vicious sandstorms, known as the Desert of Hadramaveth. A new boss, Setekh Wenut, can also be found here which will drop the Alhaitham Ascension material. Alongside a new boss, the Desert of Hadramaveth also brought with it two new Domains, the Fane of Panjvahe and City of the Deceased. Finally, the Genshin Impact 3.4 update will see the return of the Lantern Rite Festival event to Liyue.
There is also a new character quest available, Vultur Volans Chapter, Alhaitham’s new character story. This quest will give us a chance to dive deeper into the new character arriving in the Genshin Impact 3.4 banners and explore a new story alongside them.
Furthermore, there will also be the opportunity for players to receive a free four-star character from Liyue of their choosing from the selection of Beidou, Chongyun, Ningguang, Xiangling, Xinyan, Xingqiu, Yanfei, Yun Jin, and the new Yaoyao character.
The Special Program also confirmed rumours of new Genshin Impact outfits arriving in the 3.4 update, with Lisa and Ayaka next up to receive new outfits. The good news is that players will be able to earn Lisa’s skin, A Sobriquet Under Shade, for free during the Second Blooming event. Ayaka’s skin, Springbloom Missive, is designed to be her travel outfit, based on the dresses of Fontaine depicted in the light novel illustrations that she reads.
Here are the Genshin Impact 3.4 events:
- The Lantern Rite – The Exquisite Night Chimes
- Fortuitous Invitation (tied into the Lantern Rite celebrations)
- May Fortune Find You (daily login event tied into the Lantern Rite celebrations)
- Iridescent Splendor (login event tied into the Lantern Rite celebrations)
- Almighty Arataki Extraordinary and Exhilarating Extreme Beetle Brawl
- Second Blooming
- Warrior’s Spirit
The May Fortune Find You daily login event runs from January 19 until February 3 and gives players the chance to earn some very valuable rewards. The May Fortune Find You daily login rewards are as such:
- Day 1 – 1x Intertwined Fate
- Day 2 – 80,000 Mora
- Day 3 – 2x Intertwined Fate
- Day 4 – 18x Mystic Enhancement Ore
- Day 5 – 2x Intertwined Fate
- Day 6 – 8x Hero’s Wit
- Day 7 – 5x Intertwined Fate
The Iridescent Splendor login event is another excellent chance to receive rewards in the form of Lantern Rite Gifts. During the event, log in to the game to receive various rewards which can be claimed via the in-game mail. The Iridescent Splendor Lantern Rite login rewards are as follows:
- February 5 – 1x Intertwined Fate, 50,000 Mora
- February 6 – 1x Fragile Resin, 5x Hero’s Wit
- February 7 – 1x Intertwined Fate, 3x Guide to Diligence, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore
- February 8 – 1x Fragile Resin, 3x Guide to Gold, 6x Sanctifying Unction
- February 9 – 1x Intertwined Fate, 3x Guide to Prosperity, 50,000 Mora
Now that the Genshin Impact 3.4 release date has landed and version 3.4 is available, why not dig into the best Genshin Impact TCG deck to destroy the opposition in the new Genius Invokation TCG? Alternatively, you can get a head start on the 3.4 banners by preparing a Genshin Impact Xiao build, a Genshin Impact Hu Tao build, and a Genshin Impact Yelan build for when their banners arrive later in the version 3.4 update.