The next update for Genshin Impact, Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises, will be going live on November 2, according to developer miHoYo. This patch will be introducing a variety of different features including a couple of new characters, Nahida and Layla, in addition to some never before seen events and a few opponents.
“With the latest update, Sumeru’s main storyline will culminate in a climax before coming to a grand finale and more local allies, including Nahida and Layla, will be ready to join as playable characters,” the studio describes. “Meanwhile, more formidable opponents and fun events, including one to catch and train Fungi, will further enrich players’ adventures in the fantasy world of Teyvat.”
“Nahida, also known as the current Dendro Archon, has been the Traveler’s reliable ally throughout the main storyline,” miHoYo goes on to explain. “Nahida will join the cast as a five-star Dendro catalyst and she can cast a unique viewfinder-ish skill by holding her Elemental Skill to mark, link, and deal additional Dendro damage to opponents. Her power can be further enhanced if she teams up with Pyro, Electro, or Hydro characters. Layla is an Akademiya student in Astrology who can sleepwalk to reveal her true power. In combat, she wields a sword and the power of Cryo, and she can provide both shielding and Cryo damage for the team.”
When it comes to the new opponents, Update 3.2 is going to feature the final chapter of the main archon quest for Sumeru in which players will rescue the Dendro Archon, ending the machinations of the Fatui Harbingers. This will of course involve an explosive boss fight.
As for the events, miHoYo has big things in store for players including a series of collection, combat, and puzzle minigames. “New events and gameplay also await including Fabulous Fungus Frenzy, a fungus competition in which participants can catch and train Fungi to battle in different challenges,” the developer notes. “Another event, Adventurer’s Trials, has prepared some tricky trials that can be completed with our trial characters such as knocking Slimes into the Vine Goal by triggering an Overloaded reaction with Yanfei and Klee’s attacks. In addition, the new Dendro Hypostasis will complete the puzzle of the Hypostasis family, serving as a new open-world boss and a part of the challenge Hypostatic Symphony.”