Across the Wilderness is a balloon collecting event in Genshin Impact 3.3. Check out the event's release date, how to play the Across the Wilderness, and all the event rewards here!

Across the Wilderness Event Guides
Event Guide	Day 1	Day 2
Day 3	Day 4	Day 5

Across the Wilderness Information

Across the Wilderness Event Details

Event Start	January 03, 2023
Event End	January 13, 2023
How to Unlock	Reach Adventure Rank 20+ Complete Prologue Act 3 - Song of the Dragon and Freedom Archon Quest
Official Details	Across the Wilderness Announcement Across the Wilderness Gameplay
Event Rewards	+ Talent Level-Up Materials

What is the Across the Wilderness Event?

Across the Wilderness is a balloon collecting event where you need to find the Wilderness Balloons as fast as possible to get rewards! Hosted by the Adventurers' Guild, you will need to use their special Wilderness Compass gadget to search for the balloons!

Other Current & Upcoming Events

Across the Wilderness Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 3.3
Release Date	December 07, 2022

Across the Wilderness was announced during the 3.3 Livestream and released on January 03, 2023!

Version 3.3 Release Date and Patch Notes

How to Unlock Across the Wilderness

To unlock Across the Wilderness Event, you need to reach Adventure Rank 20 and complete the Prologue Act 3 - Song of the Dragon and Freedom Archon Quest.
Prologue: Act 3 Archon Guide

Across the Wilderness Event Schedule

Across the Wilderness Stages and Dates

Day	Event Stage	Date
1	Mondstadt: With the Winds	January 3, 2023
2	Liyue: The Alcor	January 4, 2023
3	Sumeru: Port Ormos	January 5, 2023
4	Sumeru: Aaru Village	January 6, 2023
5	Sumeru: Great Red Sand	January 7, 2023

Stages Unlock Everyday

The event has a total of five stages, which will unlock each day until Stage 5!

How to Play Across the Wilderness

Across the Wilderness Event Guide

	How to Play Across the Wilderness
1	Enter the Wilderness Balloon stages.
2	Configure your Wilderness Compass skill.
3	Collect Wilderness Balloons as fast as possible.
4	Play in Co-Op mode.

Enter the stage via the match board

Head over to the stage location indicated by a balloon icon on your map, then interact with the Match Preparation signboard to start the balloon-collecting mini-game.

Equip the Wilderness Gadget

Before starting the event, you will need to have the Wilderness Compass gadget equipped from your inventory.

Wilderness Compass Gadget Guide

Choose your Wilderness Compass' skill

Pick your Wilderness Compass skill by selecting Configure on the Match Preparation board! Make use of the gadget skills, such as the ability to create wind currents, to help you find all the balloons faster!

Across the Wilderness Blessing Skills

Leapbless	Increases character's jump height.
Windbless	Creates a wind current in the vicinity.
Treasurebless	Increases Wilderness Balloon search radius.
Scoutbless	1. Increases character movement speed. 2. Increases Wilderness Balloon search radius.
Trovebless	1. Increases your character's jump height. 2. Increases the Wilderness Balloon search radius.
Speedbless	1. Increases your character's Movement SPD. 2. Greatly decreases your character's Stamina consumption.

Take note that you can only use one blessing during each challenge!

Best Wilderness Compass Blessings

It's best that you use blessings that can help you jump over terrains to complete the stages faster. If you already have characters that can help you with exploration like Kazuha, Treasurebless makes it easier for you to collect the balloons in your vicinity.

Search for Wilderness Balloons

Upon starting the event, you will be placed in a set location as your starting point. Inside this area, collect all balloons within the time limit to complete the challenge.

You can use your character's skills and talents, so feel free to arrange your team composition however you like!

Across the Wilderness Stages

1. Mondstadt City, Mondstadt	2. The Alcor, Liyue
3. Port Ormos, Sumeru Rainforest	4. Aaru Village, Sumeru Desert
5. Great Red Sand, Sumeru Desert

Play in Co-Op Mode

You can play this event in Co-Op Mode to clear various stages with your friends. As a host, you will need to start the stage through the match board after your friend joins your world.

If you want more event buddies, check out our Co-Op Boards here:

Genshin Co-Op Boards
Friend Request Board	Co-Op Board	Supporting Cast Board

Across the Wilderness Event Quest

Unlocks Across the Wilderness Event

The quest for Across the Wilderness unlocks the first mini-game for the event in Mondstadt and rewards you the Wilderness Compass gadget.

Quest Walkthrough

	Walkthrough
1	Simply head to Mondstadt and talk to Vinkel by the city plaza right near the Teleport Waypoint.

Across the Wilderness Rewards

All Across the Wilderness Event Rewards

Total Across the Wilderness Rewards
Primogem x420	Mora x280,000	Hero's Wit x20
Mystic Enhancement Ore x40	Mondstadt Talent-Up Materials x20	Wilderness Compass x1 (Limited Time)

You can get 420 Primogems once you complete all Across the Wilderness stages which is equal to two Intertwined Fates!

Breakdown of Challenge Rewards

Event Stage Rewards

Stage	Rewards
With the Winds	Primogem x80 Hero's Wit x4 Guide to Freedom x4 Mystic Enhancement Ore x8 Mora x40,000
Tides of Jade	Primogem x80 Hero's Wit x4 Guide to Resistance x4 Mystic Enhancement Ore x8 Mora x40,000
Watch Out for Pedestrians!	Primogem x80 Hero's Wit x4 Guide to Ballad x4 Mystic Enhancement Ore x8 Mora x40,000
Rural Customs	Primogem x80 Hero's Wit x4 Mystic Enhancement Ore x8 Mora x80,000
Sandglider	Primogem x80 Hero's Wit x4 Mystic Enhancement Ore x8 Mora x80,000

Event Quest Rewards

Across the Wilderness Quest Rewards
Primogem x20	Wilderness Compass x1

Get Battle Pass Rewards!

After collecting 25 Wilderness Balloons under 120 seconds in the last stage of Day 5, you'll get 1500 Battle Pass Experience which would be a boost in your battle pass progress!
Battle Pass Guide and Best Weapons

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Event Guide	Date and Rewards
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Upcoming Events

Event Guide	Date and Rewards
Rhythm Ball Meztli	04/28/2025 - 05/06/2025

Permanent/Recurring Events

Event Name	Event Period / Rewards
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Hangout Events	Permanently Available after Version 1.4 + Talent Materials + Specialty Dishes
Test Run Event	Permanently Available + Ascension Materials
Baptism of Song	Permanently Available + Free Barbara
Stellar Reunion Returnee Event	Permanently Available + Prototype Rancour

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List of Past Events