These are officialGenshin Impactpatch notes! This is everything miHoYo has planned, for the 2.0 update!
Maintenence
When Genshin Impact 2.0 goes live, maintenance will occur for roughly 5 hours. This begins on July 21, 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 before1.4 ends.
I. New Region
New Region - Inazuma
New Areas: In Version 2.0, three areas, Narukami Island, Kannazuka, and Yashiori Island in the Inazuma region will be available.
New System in Inazuma
Sacred Sakura
Offer the Electro Sigils you obtain during your various adventures in Inazuma to the Sacred Sakura to raise your Sacred Sakura’s Favor Level and gain valuable items in return. You will receive upgrades to your Electrogranum’s level at certain levels of the Sacred Sakura’s Favor, which will enhance their abilities.
Electrograna
These miraculous spirits are called Electrograna. They spawn from Thunder Sakura Boughs and grant the protection of Electro.
Inazuma Reputation System
By interacting with certain NPCs in Inazuma, you will be able to accept requests to complete and increase your Reputation. As your Reputation Level increases, you will unlock various Reputation Rewards!
In addition, Expeditions, Daily Commissions, and other new content will also be added in Inazuma.
New Gameplay in Inazuma
Thunder Sakura Boughs
Sometimes in Inazuma you will come across Thunder Sakura Boughs, from which you can acquire Electrograna that last for a certain duration.
Thunder Barriers
A kind of impenetrable shield known in Inazuma as a Thunder Barrier.
Balethunder
Some regions in Inazuma are affected by high levels of Electro concentration. While in these regions, you will gradually lose HP. This phenomenon is known as Balethunder.
Use Electrograna to protect yourself against the harmful effects of Balethunder.
Thunder Spheres
This strange entity is known as a Thunder Sphere. It is a common sight in Inazuma. Characters who wield Electro power or who are looked after by Inazuma can use it to move around at lightning speed.
New gameplay mechanisms added in Inazuma also include Thunderstones, Lightning Strike Probes, Discharge Stones, and Cumulation Stones.
New Domains in Inazuma
Domain of Forgery: Court of Flowing Sand
They say that in antediluvian times now lost to history, there was once a foolish ruler who dreamed of building a high garden in honor of the white sacred tree over the primordial sands. Now, dead silence fills the kingdom built on sand, but the obsessions of the past remain.
Domain of Mastery: Violet Court
Sometime in the ancient past, the mountains rose higher than the skies, and the earth was larger than heaven’s dome. But one day, the mirror shattered, and the oceans arose. In these legends, this caused the court of the primeval sakura to become sundered from the other islands.
Domain of Blessing: Momiji-Dyed Court
This court is ever a silent scene of falling red leaves. Perhaps lost causes and unforgettable loves may follow the veins of the earth and coalesce into the fruits of the court’s white tree.
Domain: Empty Boat of a Thousand Gates
This tengu annex dwelling that floats upon the sea like a lonesome boat once played host to the somewhat famous “Yougou Three,” and this would later become the cage in which they, having despaired, spent the rest of their days.
Domain: Shakkei Pavilion
This magnificent mansion was built by an ancient ascetic warrior in the depths of the earth using scenery borrowed from the outside world. In latter days, a deeply disheartened eccentric would be discovered within.
Domain: Formation Estate
This estate once belonged to a lieutenant of Orobashi no Mikoto, until he, the body of his god, and the sky alike were rent open by a flash of lightning.
II. New Characters
Ayaka
5-Star Character “Frostflake Heron"Kamisato AyakaVision: CryoWeapon: SwordDaughter of the Yashiro Commission’s Kamisato Clan. Dignified and elegant, as well as wise and strong.
Inazuma Shogunate, Yashiro Commission, Kamisato Clan. Widely known as one of the most distinguished clans in all of Inazuma, it is the branch of the Tri-Commission that manages ceremonial and cultural affairs.
Since my parents passed, Brother and I assumed responsibility for all clan matters, big and small.
Yoimiya
5-Star Character “Frolicking Flames"YoimiyaVision: PyroWeapon: BowOwner of Naganohara Fireworks. Known as “Queen of the Summer Festival,” she excels in her craft of creating fireworks that symbolize people’s hopes and dreams.
Fireworks are born out of people’s desire for light and beauty. The earliest mention of fireworks dates back to Liyue during the Archon War. Born from fire and embodied in stone and metal, they have since become an integral part of many festive activities in Teyvat. The Naganohara family has carried on this beautiful human tradition from generation to generation. It is rumored that in addition to the locally-made fireworks, fireworks made by Naganohara Fireworks were also used during Liyue’s Lantern Rite, adding an extra touch of splendor to the festival.
Sayu
4-Star Character “Mujina Ninja"SayuVision: AnemoWeapon: ClaymoreA pint-sized ninja attached to the Shuumatsuban, who always seems to be lacking sleep.
Traveler (Electro)
5-star CharacterTraveler (Electro)
◆ Interact with a Statue of The Seven - Electro to resonate with the Electro element, and use a new Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst.
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence (4-Star and 5-Star)
Emblem of Severed Fate (4-Star and 5-Star)
IV. New Events
Thunder Sojourn Event: Take part to obtain “Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean” Beidou (Electro)!
During the event, complete challenges across Inazuma to obtain Thunder Pellets and Thunder Crystals. Use Thunder Pellets and Thunder Crystals to obtain “Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean” Beidou (Electro), Crown of Insight, Talent Level-Up Materials, Hero’s Wit, and other rewards.
Eligibility
Adventure Rank 30 or above
Complete the Archon Quest “Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves,” and the “Ritou Escape Plan” quest in “Chapter II: Act I - The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia”
Act I: Bolt Blitz
Start:2025-06-24 10:00
During the event, complete the “Voyage Prep” quest to unlock Act I: Bolt Blitz.
During the event, Travelers may complete six challenges in total, with three new challenges unlocking each day.
After starting the challenge, Travelers must use Thunder Spheres to move quickly and reach the destination within the time limit.
Complete the challenges to obtain rewards such as Thunder Pellets, Primogems, and Mora.
Act II: Lightning Round
Start:2025-07-13 4:00
During the event, complete the “Tracking the Thunder” quest to unlock Act II: Lightning Round.
After starting the challenge, Travelers will need to defeat all opponents within the time limit.
Act III: Weaving Lightning
Start:2025-07-15 4:00
During the event, complete the “Crossing Storm Clouds” quest to unlock Act III: Weaving Lightning.
Act IV: Automaton Front
Start:2025-06-06 4:00
During the event, complete the “Facing Distant Echoes” quest to unlock Act IV: Automaton Front.
Complete the Domain challenge to obtain Thunder Crystals. Thunder Crystals can be used to redeem for rewards in the Event Shop.
Ends:2025-05-24 3:59
Event Details
Use 1,000 Thunder Pellets and 1,000 Thunder Crystals at the Oceanlord’s Oath to exchange for “Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean” Beidou (Electro). Can only be exchanged for once.
2025-07-25 03:59:00 After the Event Shop closes, any remaining Thunder Pellets or Thunder Crystals in your possession will disappear, so please be sure to exchange them for rewards in time!
V. New Quests
New Archon Quests
Archon Quest “Chapter II: Act I - The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia”
Archon Quest “Chapter II: Act II - “Stillness, the Sublimation of Shadow”
Beidou’s Crux Fleet is almost done with their supply and preparation work in Liyue. As promised, the fleet is ready to take you through the thunderstorms to Inazuma.
The Traveler never stops for long. Now is as good a time as any to embrace destiny and set sail for the land engulfed by storm and tempest… The nation of “eternity”!
After the Version 2.0 update, the Unlock Criteria for certain quests will be adjusted as follows:
● The Unlock Criteria for Archon Quest Chapter I: Act II will be adjusted to Adventure Rank 25 or above (originally Adventure Rank 29 or above)
● The Unlock Criteria for Archon Quest Chapter I: Act III will be adjusted to Adventure Rank 28 or above (originally Adventure Rank 35 or above)
● The Unlock Criteria for World Quest “Bough Keeper: Dainsleif” will be adjusted to Adventure Rank 28 or above (originally Adventure Rank 36 or above)
● The Unlock Criteria for Archon Quest Chapter I: Act IV will be adjusted to Adventure Rank 28 or above (originally Adventure Rank 36 or above)
*Of which, the level of monsters in Archon Quest Chapter I: Act II will be adjusted to Lv. 30 (originally Lv. 35). The rest of the adjustments made are adjustments to the player’s Adventure Rank for the Quest Unlock Criteria, while other Unlock Criteria and quest rewards remain unchanged.
New Story Quests
Kamisato Ayaka’s Story Quest “Grus Nivis Chapter: Act I - The Whispers of the Crane and the White Rabbit”
Yoimiya’s Story Quest “Carassius Auratus Chapter: Act I - Dreamlike Timelessness”
New World Quests
◆ New World Quests: “The Art of Horticulture,” “Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual,” “A Strange Story in Konda,” “Sacrificial Offering,” “Hayashi of Tanuki in the Forest,” “Cleansing Defilement,” “Yougou Cleansing”，“The Farmer’s Treasure,” “Hiromi’s Watch,” “Gourmet Supremos, Assemble!,” “The Gourmet Supremos: The Seashore Strider,” “The Gourmet Supremos: The Deep Divers,” “The Seventh Samurai,” “Tatara Tales,” “Sakura Arborism,” “Dreams of Sword Art,” “Orobashi’s Legacy,” “Fate of a Fighter,” “Gazing Three Thousand Miles Away,” “Treatment on the Island,” “Sinister Instruction,” “Yae Publishing House’s Invitation,” “Chisato’s Letter,” “O Archon, Have I Done Right?,” “International Travel Log,” “Home Lies Over the Ocean,” “In Another Land,” “Battle of Revenge,” “The Gourmet Supremos: The Importance of Eating Well,” “The Gourmet Supremos: On the Road,” “Pizza From Another Land,” and “The Ritou Road.”
VI. New Monsters
Pyro Hypostasis
Elemental creatures who protect themselves from incoming attack with their durable shell.
Perpetual Mechanical Array
A strange, alien machine.
Nobushi: Jintouban, Nobushi: Hitsukeban, Nobushi: Kikouban, Kairagi: Fiery Might, Kairagi: Dancing Thunder
Various bizarrely-shaped machines that have taken different forms and functions.
Fatui - Mirror Maiden
A Fatui mage from Snezhnaya who can command a Hydro Mirror in battle.
In addition, monsters such as Electro Hilichurl Grenadier, Electro Samachurl, Crackling Axe Mitachurl, Electro Abyss Mage, Thunderhelm Lawachurl, and Electro Whopperflower have been added.
