Genshin Impact 2.0 Release Date & Patch Notes

Version 2.0 is an update in Genshin Impact. Learn Version 2.0's release date, new Inazuma region, and all the new and upcoming characters, banners, equipment, events, changes, and other information in this guide!

Genshin Impact 2.0 Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 2.0
Release Date	July 21, 2021

When will Genshin Impact 2.0 be released?

Genshin Impact 2.0 was released on July 21, 2021, following the six-week periods between previous version updates.

Update 2.0 Patch Notes

All New Content in Update 2.0

Summary of Features and Changes

New Features and Changes
New Region: Inazuma Housing System Gardening Feature PlayStation Cross-Save: PSN-MiHoYo Link Weapon Wish System: Epitomized Path

Version 2.0 Video Teaser

Characters in Genshin Impact 2.0

New Playable Characters in 2.0

Character	Rating	Element	Weapon
Ayaka		Cryo	Sword
Yoimiya		Pyro	Bow
Sayu		Anemo	Claymore

In addition to Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Sayu, we'll be able to play as the Electro Traveler in Version 2.0 as well!

Story Characters in Update 2.0

Other New Characters
Yae Miko	Sara	Gorou
Thoma	Raiden	Kokomi

Since we're getting Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Sayu Banners in Version 2.0, the other Inazuma characters will be released in later versions. We'll be seeing them in quests as well!

List of New & Upcoming Characters

Banners in Genshin Impact 2.0

Update 2.0 Character Banners

Version 2.0 Character Banners
The Heron's Court	Tapestry of Flames

Ayaka's Character Banner was released on the first half of Version 2.0, while Yoimiya and Sayu's Character Banner were made available in the second half.

Banner Reruns in Update 2.0

Since both Event Banners have been confirmed to be for Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Sayu, we won't be getting any Banner Reruns. We could get Banner Reruns for the oldest characters, Albedo and Ganyu, in later patches though!

All Wish Banner Guides

Update 2.0 Weapon Banners

Epitome Invocation Banners
Mistsplitter Reforged	Thundering Pulse

Since Ayaka is a sword-user, the Mistsplitter Reforged sword were in the first Epitome Invocation banner of Version 2.0. Thundering Pulse were on the second Weapon Banner, to match Yoimiya!

Epitome Invocation Wish Guide

Weapons and Artifacts in Genshin Impact 2.0

All Weapons and Artifacts in 2.0

All Weapons and Artifacts
Mistsplitter Reforged	Thundering Pulse	Hakushin Ring
Katsuragikiri Nagamasa	Kitain Cross Spear	Amenoma Kageuchi
Hamayumi	Emblem of Severed Fate	Shimenawa's Reminiscence

New Weapons in Update 2.0

Two new 5-Star Weapons were released in Version 2.0's Epitome Wish Banners along with other Inazuma-themed 4-Star Weapons!

The 4-Star Weapons are craftable!

The 2.0 Livestream revealed that the new 4-Star weapons will be craftable. You will need Northlander Weapon Billets to craft each weapon.

Learn how to get Weapon Billets!
Bow	Catalyst	Polearm	Claymore	Sword

New Artifacts in Update 2.0

Artifact Set	Set Bonuses
Emblem of Severed Fate	2 Piece: Increases Energy Recharge by +20% 4 Piece: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained this way
Shimenawa's Reminiscence	2 Piece: ATK +18% 4 Piece: When casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy and Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10s

List of All Artifact Sets and Bonuses

Locations in Genshin Impact 2.0

Inazuma Has Been Confirmed!

Six new Inazuma Region Areas

The new Inazuma Region was confirmed in the 2.0 Livestream, and have a total of 6 new areas to explore! Each area has new regional features like puzzles, Seelies, Shrines of Depths, Electroculi, and more!

Inazuma In-Game Images
Narukami Shrine	Yae Miku's Place
Tenryou Commission	Inazuma
Komore Teahouse	Ritou's Shore
Amakane Island	Mikage Furnace

Inazuma Map Guide

Quests in Genshin Impact 2.0

New Archon Quests in Update 2.0

List of 2.0 Quests & Events
The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia	Stillness, Sublimination of Shadow

Version 2.0 also released with an all-new Archon Quest, featuring Ayaka. We also see a lot of the new characters along the way!

List of All Archon Quests

New Story Quests in Update 2.0

List of 2.0 Quests & Events
Ayaka Story Quest	Yoimiya Story Quest

Ayaka had a Story Quest in Version 2.0, where we have the chance to learn about the Yashiro Commission herself! Yoimiya's Story Quest was released after Ayaka's, and we'll get to see one of the Naganohara Firework's beautiful displays!

List of All Story Quests

Events in Genshin Impact 2.0

All Events in Update 2.0

2.0 Livestream Events
Thunder Sojourn NEW	Phantom Flow NEW
Theater Mechanicus	Ley Line Overflow
Lost Riches	-

List of All Current & Upcoming Events

New Thunder Sojourn Event

Get a Free Beidou in Version 2.0!

Play through four event challenges for a chance to get a free Beidou! You will also receive Primogems, a Crown of Insight, and other Ascension Materials during the event.

Thunder Sojourn Event Guide

New Phantom Flow Event

Take on various challenges to get Level-Up Materials in this new Version 2.0 event!

Phantom Flow Event Guide

Theater Mechanicus: Stage of Wonders Event Rerun

The Liyue Lantern Rite fan-favorite is coming to Inazuma and promises to be bigger than before. Take part in the Tower Defense event of Version 2.0 for valuable rewards!

Theater Mechanicus Event Guide

Lost Riches Event Rerun

Just like the last Lost Riches event, we will be searching for and collecting Iron Coins with Ulman's help. We can also get a second Seelie Pet, which is available in the color purple this time!

Lost Riches Event Guide

Ley Line Overflow Event Rerun

Get double the rewards when you do Ley Line challenges during this event.

Ley Line Overflow Event Guide

Enemies in Genshin Impact 2.0

All New Enemies in Update 2.0

List of Upcoming Enemies in 2.0
Pyro Hypostasis	Perpetual Mechanical Array	Ruin Cruiser
Ruin Defender	Ruin Destroyer	Ruin Scout
Mirror Maiden	Kairagi: Dancing Thunder	Kairagi: Fiery Might
Nobushi: Hitsukeban	Nobushi: Kikouban	Nobushi: Jintouban
Thunderhelm Lawachurl	Electro Samachurl	Electro Hilichurl Grenadier
Electro Abyss Mage

These are the enemies shown in the 2.0 Livestream, and Inazuma will surely have more foes in-store!

List of Enemies & Enemy Walkthroughs

The Maguu Kenki moved to Inazuma

After Version 1.6 ended, the Golden Apple Archipelago disappeared. The Maguu Kenki was relocated to Inazuma, where we can continue to defeat him!

Maguu Kenki Boss Guide

Features in Genshin Impact 2.0

New Gardening System in 2.0

Housing System Gardening Preview
Gardening Seeds	Gardening System

The all-new Gardening System will be released in Version 2.0, and can only be accessible with the Serenitea Pot. We'll be able to plant seeds and grow Local Specialties for our level-up needs!

Housing System & Serenitea Pot Guide

New Weapon Wish System in 2.0

A new Weapon Wishing system was introduced to the Epitome Invocation Banner! Collect ''Fate Points'' to secure your desired Rate-Up weapon in the Epitome Invocation banners.

Epitome Invocation Wish Guide

PlayStation Cross-Saves in 2.0

PlayStation cross-saves have become available in Version 2.0! Link your PSN account to your miHoYo account once Version 2.0 is live to begin playing on different devices.

Saves and Cross-Saves Guide

Genshin Impact 2.0 Info Sources

Update 2.0 Livestream Dates

Twitch	July 9, 2021 - 7:00 AM (UTC-5)
Youtube	July 9, 2021 - 11:00 AM (UTC-5)

The Livestream and Special Program gave us information on new characters, and confirmed the Inazuma region in Genshin Impact 2.0. To watch the whole livestream, take a look at our guide!

2.0 Livestream Summary

Update 2.0 Dev Notes Summary

The Update 2.0 Developers' Discussion gave us a look into upcoming Housing System updates, including Gardening, Sub-Space Waypoints, and much more! Take a look at our summary here:

Update 2.0 Developers Discussion

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