Genshin Impact 2.8 Release Date and Patch Notes

Genshin Impact Version 2.8 was released on July 13, 2022. The patch update includes Heizou's release, banner reruns for Kazuha, Klee, and Yoimiya, Fischl and Diluc skins, new Story and Hangout quests, and a huge summer event. Check out all new features and Patch Notes here!

Genshin Impact 2.8 Release Date

When will Update 2.8 be released?

Genshin Impact Version 2.8
Release Date	July 13, 2022

Genshin Impact Version 2.8 was released on July 13, 2022.

The Summer Fantasia update includes Heizou's release, reruns for Kazuha, Klee, and Yoimiya, a Fischl Skin and Diluc Skin, Kazuha's Story Quest, a Heizou Hangout, and a huge summer event!

2.8 Release Date Countdown

2.8 Server Date and Times

Maintenance Times for 2.8

Everything Happening in Genshin 2.8

All New Content in Genshin Impact 2.8

Version 2.8 Summary
2.8 Redeem Codes	2.8 Livestream
2.8 Banners	Sumeru Teaser
Heizou Release	Kazuha Rerun
Klee Rerun	Yoimiya Rerun
Kazuha Story Quest	Heizou Hangout
Diluc Skin	Fischl Skin
Summertime Event	Summer Co-Op Event
Echoing Conch Rerun	Mechanical Puzzle Event
Combat Event (ft. Diluc)

Genshin Impact 2.8 Trailer

Genshin Impact 2.8 Banners

All Version 2.8 Banners and Dates

2.8 Banners	2.8 Banner Dates	Rate-Ups
Sparkling Steps	Start: July 13, 2022 End: August 2, 2022
Leaves in the Wind	Start: July 13, 2022 End: August 2, 2022
Tapestry of Golden Flames	Start: August 2, 2022 End: August 23, 2022
Epitome Invocation (Phase 1)	Start: July 13, 2022 End: August 2, 2022
Epitome Invocation (Phase 2)	Start: August 2, 2022 End: August 23, 2022

We have the rerun for Yoimiya's banner in Phase 2 of Version 2.8! The previous banners of Klee and Kazuha, and the all-new character Heizou, were featured in Phase 1.

2.8 Banners & Reruns

Genshin Impact 2.8 Characters

Heizou, Kazuha, Klee, and Yoimiya Featured in 2.8

Character	Element	Weapon
Heizou (4★)	Anemo	Catalyst
Kazuha (5★)	Anemo	Sword
Klee (5★)	Pyro	Catalyst
Yoimiya (5★)	Pyro	Bow

List of All Characters

Genshin Impact 2.8 Weapons

New Free Sword in 2.8

In Version 2.8, a new sword weapon is obtainable for free, the Kagotsurube Isshin. This weapon was also introduced as the Cursed Blade. You can get this weapon after completing Kazuha's Story Quest!

Cursed Blade Stats, Skill, and How to Get

Genshin Impact 2.8 Outfits

Diluc and Fischl Skins in 2.8

2.8 Skins Preview
Diluc Skin: Red Dead of Night	Fischl Skin: Ein Immernachtstraum

Diluc and Fischl got new character outfits in Version 2.8! Fischl's skin is free from a 2.8 event while Diluc's skin can be bought with Genesis Crystals.
List of Character Outfits

Genshin Impact 2.8 Quests

New Story Quests in Version 2.8

Quest Name	Type
Kazuha Story Quest	Story
Heizou Hangout Quest	Hangout

We'll get to know Kazuha and Heizou more through their quests in Version 2.8! Time to spend quality time with our Anemo boys!
All Quests & Quest Types

New World Quests in Version 2.8

Genshin Impact 2.8 Events

All Events in Version 2.8

2.8 Events	2.8 Event Details
Summertime Odyssey	Summer is approaching and there's no better way to spend it than with a Genshin event! Beat the heat with your favorite characters in 2.8's summer adventure!
Reminiscent Regimen	Summer wouldn't be as fun without friends. Luckily, Genshin's got a Co-Op event with various themes to keep you and your friends busy in Version 2.8's summer islands!
Evermotion Mechanical	Put your brain to the test with a new, mechanical puzzle game in 2.8!
Hidden Strife	Genshin has a new combat event coming our way in Version 2.8! Get buffs, beat enemies, and get to know Diluc more in Hidden Strife!

List of Events & Schedule

Genshin Impact 2.8 Items

All New Food Recipes in 2.8

Guide for 2.8 Foods
The Only Truth

All New Cosmetics in 2.8

Genshin Impact 2.8 Optimizations

New Handbook Pages in 2.8

Version 2.8 introduced two new Adventurer Handbook Pages, the ''Guide'' and ''Embattle''.

The ''Guide'' page will show recommended priority quests, while the ''Embattle'' will have missions in which players must complete Elemental Achievements to receive the corresponding rewards.

Adventurer Handbook Guide

All Changes and Improvements in 2.8

Genshin Impact 2.8 Livestream

2.8 Livestream Dates and Times

Update 2.8 Livestream Guide

Genshin Impact Related Guides

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Version History

All Genshin Impact Versions
Version 5.2	Version 5.1
Version 5.0	Version 4.8
Version 4.7	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

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