Genshin Impact updates 2.7 and a couple of.8 lastly get launch dates, new livestream preview

Genshin Impact followers have been asking about launch dates for each update 2.7 and update 2.8, and we lastly have solutions. Delays pushed the following update, together with the one after that, again a bit, however each can be launched by the summer time.

The official Genshin Impact Twitter account made the announcement. “Dear travelers,” it reads, “V2.7 update maintenance is expected to start [on] 05/31.” The upkeep interval ought to final not than 5 hours that Wednesday, at which level Genshin Impact model 2.7 will lastly be playable. This model is “expected” to run for six weeks, at which level model 2.8 will arrive. As of now, that’s deliberate to launch on Wednesday, July 13.

This is welcome information for Genshin Impact gamers, who’ve been ready for extra data ever since update 2.7 was delayed, leaving its launch date unclear. Even the preview livestream meant to showcase the brand new content material was pushed again. Luckily, that’s now been rescheduled too. Also introduced on Twitter, the “special program” will air on Genshin Impact’s Twitch and YouTube channels at 8 AM ET / 5 AM PT on Friday, May 20. We anticipate to see Yelan and Shinobu showcased through the stream, as the 2 new characters can be added to the game with the update. Their launch dates had been found by way of a datamine, and so they’re not the one ones to be came upon. Upcoming character Shikanoin Heizhou was totally leaked after being introduced, and the DPS detective can be becoming a member of the Genshin Impact roster with update 2.8 in July.

Genshin Impact has seen huge success — it made greater than $3 billion on cell alone — however its growth hasn’t been good. Updates 2.7 and a couple of.8 had been delayed because of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, which has seen a very nasty resurgence in China, where developer miHoYo relies. The studio is providing in-game rewards as compensation for the delays.