Genshin Impact Update 1.2: Important Changes That Will Enhance Your Gaming Experience

Published 12/14/2020, 6:39 AM EST

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Genshin Impact is going to introduce some vital changes in the game that will make everyone’s life significantly easier. Mondstadt’s star alchemist, Albedo, has found a new location in ‘Dragonspine’ and he will organize an expedition into these snow-covered mountains. This update will also introduce a plethora of other changes.

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How Genshin Impact will change with the update

Trackable custom marker and intuitive chat

These were much-needed changes that every fan wanted to have since the game was launched. At the moment, players have to bring up the map every step of the way to ensure they are heading to their custom marker. Addressing the issue, miHoYo will make these markers trackable on the Hud exactly like it does for any story or event quest.

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This update will also insert an additional feature that will allow players to interact with one another in single-player mode. It will make things significantly easier for players to organize resource hunts in each other’s world.

New domain, enemies and weapons

The update will introduce new artifact sets with a domain that will harbor an even stronger version of three elemental hypostasis. Only this time, they will have more range of attacks and they will also be way more aggressive than usual.

Players that are looking for a challenge will have one in these elemental beings. They will be guarding powerful new artifact sets that are tailormade for Cryo and Hydro element characters.

Dragonspine harnesses an unknown civilization that lives in these extreme conditions, players will find Cryo version of Cicin mages and Forst Hillichulrs along with a whole new Ruin Guard.

Weapons are going to be a big part of this new update, as it is going to have 3 craftable 4-star weapons that will be invaluable for free-to-play players. Players will also earn a whole new weapon through a story quest that will take place in this region.

New event ‘Lost Riches’ will have you hunting for treasure with a pet Seelie

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Adventures will work with a Seelie in this new event to hunt down all the hidden resources across the map. Pet Seelie is going to help you locate them as you move around, while rumors suggest that players will be able to keep the Seelie as a pet even after the event concludes.

Liben the traveling merchant will make a return in update 1.2, offering deals that you should definitely consider. Rewards from Ley lines and Domains will now directly be added to your inventory, while players will also be able to reset Domains from the inside, without exiting.

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The developers have centered these series of changes around improving the user experience with the game. The addition of new mobs, artifacts, and domains will allow players to farm more resources and grow their arsenal of characters.

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