Genshin Impact Version 4.8: ‘Summertide Scales and Tales’ Update Drops July 17!

Summer Adventures Await!
Mark your calendars, Travelers! Developer miHoYo has announced that the highly anticipated Genshin Impact Version 4.8 update, “Summertide Scales and Tales,” will be available on July 17. This summer-themed update introduces a magical new map, Simulanka, along with exciting seasonal events, fresh outfits, and the debut of a new five-star character, Emilie. Get ready for a sun-soaked adventure full of surprises!

New Summer Map: Simulanka
Step into the magical storybook world of Simulanka, a limited-time map featuring distinct lands filled with whimsical origami creatures, clockwork figures, and other fantastical beings. Join Kirara, Nilou, Navia, and the Wanderer as they embark on a journey to uncover the secrets and surprises hidden in this enchanting realm.

Key Highlights:

Simulanka Overview:
- Forest of Blessings: A world made of paper, where origami animals face a mysterious problem—losing their colors! Help them solve puzzles and explore their moving patterns.
- Constellation Metropole: Journey through a city of clockwork mechanics and figures, solving intricate puzzles and uncovering hidden stories.
- Seasonal Events: Participate in exciting mini-games like “Boreal Flurry” (shoot balloons while gliding), “Flying Hatter’s Trick” (catch toy figures with a flying hat), and “Metropole Trials” (combat challenges requiring two teams). Earn Starsail Coins to exchange for collectible figurines in the “Figurine Fabrication” game.
Rich Rewards Await:
- Good Shelf Furniture: Complete Simulanka’s main story to receive this unique piece of furniture, perfect for displaying your collectible figurines.
- Free 4-Star Character, Kirara: Unlock Kirara for free after collecting enough figurines.
- New Outfits: Kirara gets a phantom burglar-themed outfit, available by collecting Jubilant Feathers. Nilou’s floral-themed outfit will also be available at a limited-time discount.

Meet the New Character: Emilie!
Introducing Emilie, a five-star Dendro polearm user and a perfumer with a mysterious second identity as a forensic cleaner. Emilie excels at dealing damage to Burning enemies and offers unique combat mechanics:

Elemental Skill – Lumidouce Case: Creates a case that deals Dendro damage to enemies. If they’re Burning, the case upgrades to Level 2, increasing its range and attack speed.
Elemental Burst: Upgrades the case to Level 3, inflicting rapid Dendro attacks. When her Burst ends, she can recreate the case at its previous level.
Story Quest “Pomum de Ambra Chapter”: Dive into Emilie’s dual life as she unravels a series of mysteries surrounding the “Auguste” flower.

Version 4.8 Banner Lineup:

First Half: Navia and Nilou (reruns)
Second Half: Emilie (debut) and Yelan (rerun)

New Feature: Echo Trailing Effect
Introducing “Echo,” a new cosmetic effect that adds a unique trail to character movements while sprinting. Unlock Echoes for Diluc, Qiqi, Kirara, Jean, and Ningguang by completing the “Envisaged Echoes” challenges in the Imaginarium Theater lobby.

System Updates and Improvements:

Encounter Points Optimization: Players can now store Encounter Points and use them later to claim Daily Commission rewards at their convenience.
World Boss Cooldown Reduction: The cooldown for World Bosses has been drastically reduced from 5 minutes to just 10 seconds, making it easier to complete challenges and use Resin efficiently.

Get Ready for the Summertide Adventure!
With so much content packed into this update, there’s something for everyone in Genshin Impact Version 4.8: Summertide Scales and Tales. So grab your favorite characters, prepare for new challenges, and dive into the magical world of Simulanka starting July 17!

Happy adventuring, Travelers! 🌟✨