Genshin Impact 1.1 Release Date & Patch Notes

Wondering when the Genshin Impact 1.1 update is? Keep reading for in-depth information on the 1.1 Update Release Date, New Features, New Characters, News Items, and more!

Ver. 1.1 Updates
Ver. 1.1 Update Summary	Resonance Stones	Treasure Compass
Condensed Resin	City Reputation	Portable Waypoint
Adepti Seeker's Stove	NRE (Menu 30)	Wind Catcher

1.1 Update Release Date

Patch Date	November 11, 2020 6:00 AM (UTC+8)
Maintenance Period	November 11, 2020 6:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM (UTC+8)

Genshin Impact Version 1.1 - A New Star Approaches was released on November 11 at 6:00 AM UTC+8, followed by a 5-hour maintenance period.

1.1 Update New Characters and Banners

Character Event Wish: Farewell of Snezhnaya

Launching with the 1.1 Update is the Character Event Wish: Farewell of Snezhnaya. This rate up event adds the new 5-Star Character Tartaglia (Childe) and 4-Star Character Diona.

Character	Rarity	Element	Weapon
Tartaglia	5★	Hydro	Bow
Diona	4★	Cryo	Bow

Farewell of Snezhnaya Wish Details

Farewell of Snezhnaya Gacha Simulator

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Additional New Characters

Despite being showcased in the Version 1.1 Update Trailer, new 5-Star Character Zhongli and new 4-Star Character Xinyan will not have a rate up banner at Version 1.1 launch. It is likely that their Character Wish Event is slated for the December 1st update.

Character	Rarity	Element	Weapon
Zhongli	5★	Geo	Polearm
Xinyan	4★	Pyro	Claymore

Recommended Wishes to Pull

1.1 Update New Story Quests and Events

Archon Quest | Chapter 1: Act 3

Adventure Rank	35 or above
How to Unlock	Complete all Archon Quests in Chapter 1: Act 2 "Farewell, Archaic Lord"

Version 1.1 continues the Liyue Chapter of the Archon Quest beginning with Chapter 1: Act 3, A New Star Approaches.

Archon Quests | Main Story Walkthrough

Childe Story Quest: The Monoceros Caeli Chapter

Adventure Rank	40
How to Unlock	Complete Chapter 1: Act 3 Complete Fabulae Textile Chapter: Act I

Alongside the Childe Event Wish, Childe's Story Quest: The Monoceros Caeli Chapter will be available after upon completion of the new Archon Quest Chapter 1: Act 3 - A New Star Approaches.

List of Character Story Quests

New World Quests

The Adventurers' Guild's Affairs	Necessary Procedures
Words Worth Their Weight in Mora	Changchang's Little Friend
The Secret of Nantianmen	An Ode to Yonder City
Endless Research

More World Quests to uncover and more Treasure to collect! Find and complete these quests and obtain Mora, Character EXP Materials, and other rewards!

Unreconciled Stars

Availability Period	November 16, 10:00 – November 30, 03:59 (Server Time)
How to Unlock	Adventure Rank 20 or above, and completed the quest "Unknown Star".
Rewards	Fischl

A new event, Unreconciled Stars, has been announced for the Version 1.1 Update. This event will also be cooperative much like the Elemental Crucible Event and will center around the Traveler, Mona, and Fischl.

Rewards include Character Ascension Materials, Hero's Wit, Mystic Enhancement Ore, Talent Enhancement Materials, Crown of Insight, and even a free Fischl!

Unreconciled Stars Details and Rewards

Baptism of Song

Event Start	November 11, 2020
Event End	No time limit
Rewards	Barbara

Players who reach Adventure Rank 18 and complete the Archon Quest A Long Shot will receive the 4-star character, Barbara.

Barbara Event Guide

1.1 Update New Features and Items

New Quality of Life Items

New Item	Effect
Resonance Stones	• Craftable item • Displays the location of not yet found Oculi on the minimap.
Treasure Compass	• Craftable item • Displays the location of not yet found Treasure Chests on the minimap.
Wind Catcher	• Stores Anemograna to create wind currents.
NRE (Menu 30)	• Nutrition-Ready-to-Eat • Allows quick use of food in combat.
Condensed Resin	• Craftable Item • Stores 20 Original Resin for future use.
Adepti Seeker's Stove	• Allows cooking on the fly in the field.
Portable Waypoint	• Sets one customizable waypoint for a limited time.

The Version 1.1 Update brings a host of new items that provide quality of life improvements players have been begging for!

All New Items

City Reputation System

Adventure Rank	25 or above
How to Unlock	Mondstadt: Complete the Archon Quest Prologue: Act I. Liyue: Complete the Archon Quest Chapter I: Act II.
Reputation NPC	Mondstadt: Knights of Favonius Coordinator, Hertha. Liyue: Ministry of Civil Affairs Secretary, Ms. Yu.

The City Reputation System in Version 1.1 adds more daily and weekly questing content to Genshin Impact.

Players will be able to take part in 4 different types of quests in order to gain reputation and rewards with the citizens of Teyvat. Rewards include various recipes for the new quality of life items, materials and even glider skins.

City Reputation System Guide

Archive System

Archive System Categories
Equpiment	Materials
Geography	Books
Tutorials	Characters

In Version 1.1, players can access the Archive System to view in depth information on items, characters, and mechanics.

Genshin Impact Related Guides

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Version Updates

Genshin Impact Version Updates and News
Version 4.6	Version 4.5
Version 4.4	Version 4.3
Version 4.2	Version 4.1
Version 4.0	Version 3.8
Version 3.7	Version 3.6
Version 3.5	Version 3.4
Version 3.3	Version 3.2
Version 3.1	Version 3.0
Version 2.8	Version 2.7
Version 2.6	Version 2.5
Version 2.4	Version 2.3
Version 2.2	Version 2.1
Version 2.0	Version 1.6
Version 1.5	Version 1.4
Version 1.3	Version 1.2
Version 1.1

Other News and Game Info

News and Game Info Guides
Version Pre-Install Guide	Server Maintenance Update
Release Date and Time	Mobile and Console Versions
Online Multiplayer	Gameplay and Battle System
List of Controls	System Requirements and File Size
Closed Beta Review	Cross-Platform Play
Cross Saves and How to Save	Get Ready for the Road
How to Pre-Register	Pre-Launch Rewards
Pre-Load Guide	Language Settings
Controller Support for PC and Mobile	Spyware Issues and Official Response
When is the Daily Reset Time?	Free Gifts and How to Redeem Codes
Nintendo Switch Release Date	Available Platforms
Anime Adaptation News	List of Mail Promotions
Geo Resonance and Zhongli Buff Announcement	HoYoverse Rebranding
Funko Pop! Merch	Serenitea Pot Placement Maintenance
OnePlus Hu Tao Collab	Official Amazon Merch Store
Dynamic Character Resolution Setting	How to Uninstall Genshin Impact