Genshin Impact developer Mihoyo has impressed fans by proving that it regularly listens to player feedback, as well as providing a detailed roadmap for future updates. One particular highlight to look forward to is the game's next major event, “Lost Riches” - which looks like a treasure hunt fit to pique the curiosity of Indiana Jones himself.
Back in October, Mihoyo released an official Genshin Impact roadmap to give fans an idea of what to expect in 2021. Mapped out until February, the roadmap specifies three major updates that will bring new characters, areas, and missions to the game. Patch 1.1 brought four new characters - including a Geo five-star and a Hydro five-star - while 1.2 introduced the snow-covered region of Dragonspine. Patch 1.3 is set to arrive next month and is set to include the Lantern Rite event, as well as lots of other new features.
The next event due to launch, however, is the aforementioned treasure hunt extravaganza Lost Riches. This limited-time adventure will start on January 8 and run for ten days, offering Travelers a nostalgic quest in which they can “Trade treasure for Mini Seelie.” Stone Gate will be the starting point for the quest. Here, you will encounter Ulman, who will provide you with a Treasure Book and a Treasure-Seeking Seelie. Locations from the book should be investigated in order to find Iron Coins, which can then be exchanged for rewards. In order to participate, you must reach Adventure Rank 20 and complete Prologue: Act I "The Outlander Who Caught the Wind."
The Treasure-Seeking Seelie will imitate the function of a metal detector in certain areas, guiding you to buried Iron Coins. The acquired treasure will then be able to be exchanged in the event shop for the following gadgets: Mini Seelie: Dayflower, Mini Seelie: Rosé, or Mini Seelie: Curcuma! The gadgets can only be obtained once all of the treasure areas have been excavated. Specific locations will also offer special clues that lead to other treasures, including Primogems and other rewards.
One of Genshin Impact’s previous events, “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon,” abolished the need for real-time generating Original Resin - a function that some players found infuriating in the past. Version 1.2 was a game changer for Genshin Impact, in this sense, and Lost Riches is set to continue this less aggravating way of participating in limited-time events.