Genshin Impact 1.4 release date announced

Genshin Impact is going from strength to strength as time goes on, quickly becoming one of the top games in the world, generating approximately $800 million in 2020.

1.4 is the next update and we have just had confirmation of its release date.

Genshin Impact 1.4 Release Date Revealed

In a recent blog post, Sony gave us our first look at what to expect from the 1.4 update, as well as its release date.

In a tweet, Sony revealed that the 1.4 update will be released on March 17th, just one day after the predicted release date.

Windblume Festival Information Released

The Seasonal Event for the Genshin Impact 1.4 update will be the Windblume Festival.

1.3 saw the Lantern Rites Festival focus on the Liyue region, this event will focus on Mondstadt instead.

"All Travelers who are at Adventure Rank 20 or above and have completed the Archon Quest “Song of the Dragon and Freedom” will be invited to join the cordial celebration of the Windblume Festival. Throughout the festival, there will be numerous mini games to play with tons of rewards and prizes. Players will even have a very special chance to spend time hanging out with Barbara, Noelle, Bennett, and Chongyun, with the possibility of experiencing different endings and memories depending on your choices and interactions with each character."

Dainsleif and Rosaria Confirmed

It has been rumoured that both Dainsleif and Rosaria would be coming to the game in the 1.4 update, and now it has been confirmed.

"In addition to all the events in the upcoming update, the Traveler will also be continuing their story as they further investigate the Abyss Order with Dainsleif the “Bough Keeper.” As the story unravels, players will find themselves in an all-new domain where they’ll discover a defiled Statue of the Seven and encounter a powerful new enemy — an Abyss Herald. Finally, players will begin uncovering the secrets behind Teyvat’s first Ruin Guard in Stormterror’s Lair."

"In version 1.4, we’ll be adding Rosaria “Thorny Benevolence” as a new 4-star playable character. Rosaria is a sister of the Church of Favonius who players may have already encountered during their adventures with Albedo in Dragonspine. Bearing a Cryo Vision, Rosaria is a powerful polearm wielder with an Elemental Skill that allows her to instantly shift behind her enemy, piercing and slashing them to deal Cryo damage. Her Elemental Burst allows her to attack with a mighty slash, causing massive Cryo damage and summoning a frigid Ice Lance that deals continuous Cryo damage to nearby enemies."