Genshin Impact 4.1 Phase 2 COUNTDOWN: Release date & time, banners, and what to expect

Just before the much-anticipated launch of Version 4.2, Phase 2 of Version 4.1 looms just around the corner, promising fun-filled events and exciting new banners! Fontaine’s first update, Version 4.1, sparked a fresh wave of enthusiasm among both seasoned and new players. It not only ushered in gripping new developments to the Archon Quest Chapter IV, but also brought to life some of the 18 new Fontaine characters, propelling the game to even greater heights.

Version 4.1 Phase 2 is poised to deliver a second chapter of even more exciting new content, featuring the highly anticipated banner debut of prison warden Wriothesley, 4.1's flagship event, and more!

To be among the first to recruit the rugged Wriothesley, to your team, make sure to mark your calendars with our Genshin Impact Version 4.1 Phase 2 release date countdown here!

Genshin Impact 4.1 Phase 2 release date and launch time

As is customary, following a brief update, Genshin Impact 4.1 Phase 2 will launch on 17 October 2023, at 6:00 PM (GMT+8) | 11:00 AM (BST) | 6:00 AM (EDT), and will run until 8 November 2023.

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Here’s what that entails for your timezones:

Genshin Impact 4.1 Phase 2 countdown

Here’s the countdown for the much-anticipated launch of Version 4.1 Phase 2, bringing the second chapter to the first update of the Fontaine cycle:

Genshin Impact 4.1 Phase 2 highlights

Find below a rundown of everything you can expect from Genshin Impact 4.1 Phase 2.

Phase 2 Banners

• 5-stars: Wriothesley and Venti
• 4-stars: Thoma, Dori, Chongyun
• Weapons: Cashflow Supervision and Elegy for the End

Story Quest

• Wriothesley's Story Quest (Cerberus Chapter: Act 1)

4.1 Flagship event

• "Waterborne Poetry"
  • 12 - 30 October 2023

Genshin Impact players are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Wriothesley, the capable prison warden of Fontaine. The 4.1 Livestream has shared his full ability kit, and players are excited to find out how best to capitalise on his "punchy" gameplay. But perhaps what's got players scrambling for Primogems is this endearing detail that fans have discovered in his character design.

Looking to pull for Wriothesley? We've got you covered. Kickstart your Ascension and Talent material reserves for Wriothesley with our Wriothesley pre-farming guide, discover Wriothesley's full kit, find out which Wriothesley build is best, and learn everything you need to know about his character in our Wriothesley character guide here!

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For more about Fontiane, dive right into our Version 4.1 overview, and our guide on all the much-needed QoL changes coming to Version 4.1. We have also gathered all available information regarding the upcoming Version 4.2 update, including release date, potential banners, and more!

Discover all that you need to know about the 18 new Fontaine characters. On top of that, the 4.3 banners have been leaked! Get ahead of the curve and start planning your Primogem savings for your favourite Fontainian characters with our Fontaine character banner schedule here.