4.0 Livestream Date, Countdown, and Summary

A summary of the full Genshin Impact 4.0 Livestream and Special Program. See all stream highlights, countdown, and the date and time of its airing here!

4.0 Livestream Date and Countdown

When did the 4.0 Special Program Air?

The Version 4.0 Livestream aired on August 4, 2023, live on Genshin Impact's official Twitch and YouTube channels!

Version 4.0 Banners and Release Date

4.0 Livestream Countdown

4.0 Livestream Times

4.0 Livestream Summary

Special Program Promotional Codes

Get Primogems from the 4.0 Special Program by redeeming the following:

These codes have expired.

Go to the Official Redeem Center here!

Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet Release

Character	Rarity	Element	Weapon
Lyney	5★	Pyro	Bow
Lynette	4★	Anemo	Sword
Freminet	4★	Cryo	Claymore

Lyney is a 5-Star Pyro Bow character and will have his own banner release in Version 4.0! Lynette is an Anemo Sword user while Freminet is a Cryo Claymore user; both of them are 4-Star characters. Their kits and weapons were revealed as well!

Banners for Version 4.0

Phase 1	Phase 2
Conjuring Chiaroscuro	Gentry of Hermitage
Discerner of Enigmas	Farewell of Snezhnaya

Lyney will be featured in his own banner for Phase 1 of Version 4.0, along with Yelan's rerun banner! Zhongli and Tartaglia make a return and will rerun together for Phase 2 of the 4.0 Update.

Lynette will be a featured 4-Star character in Lyney and Yelan's banners, while Freminet will be featured in Zhongli and Tartaglia's reruns. Both will be available at a normal rate on all standard banners after Version 4.1 onwards.

New Fontaine Region Map

4.0 comes with the release of the latest region, Fontaine! The new nation includes both above-ground and underwater maps with new mechanics, puzzles, and regional features!

Fontaine Release Date and Map Guide

Diving Mechanic in Fontaine

During the livestream, the developer's team showcased the new exploration mechanic, Diving, and how we can control our characters while under the deep blue sea.

Diving Mechanic in Fontaine

Chapter 4 Archon Quests

The Traveler's quest continues in Version 4.0 with two new Archon Quests, Acts 1 to 2 of Chapter 4.

List of Archon Quests

Lyney Story Quest

As a newly featured 5-star in Genshin Impact's Version 4.0, Lyney gets his very first story quest, The Forgotten Thief, in this update!

Lyney Story Quest Act 1 Guide

Fontaine Enemies and Bosses

4.0 Enemy Previews
Icewind Suite Boss	Emperor of Fire and Iron Boss
Clockwork Meka Enemies	Fontemer Aberrants

The Icewind Suite and Emperor of Fire and Iron are two new Field Boss enemies coming in Verrsion 4.0! Various new types of enemies can also be found in Fontaine, from adorable but dangerous sea creatures to inventions gone rogue.

List of Boss Fight Guides

New Events Coming in 4.0

Events	Description
Mega Meka Melee	An event involving new and exciting mechanisms by helping the Leschots Clockwork Workshop!
Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment	Record various fascinating sights in Fontaine with a special Kamera in this picture-taking event.
Verdict of Blades	Battle in a hidden mirage in Fontaine to determine "Teyvat's Strongest"!
Relic Records: Creations of the Hydro Nation	Defeat enemies and explore the landscapes of the Fontaine region!
The Curtain Never Falls on Magic	A permanent event where you can obtain the character Lynette for free!
Ley Line Overflow	Earn double the drops by participating during the event duration.

Along with the new Fontaine map, there will be new events including exploration events, and a clockwork and steampunk themed main event!
List of Events and Schedule

All New 4.0 Weapons

New Special Weapons
The First Great Magic	Fleuve Cendre Ferryman
New Forgeable 4-Star Weapons
Finale of the Deep	Tidal Shadow
Rightful Reward	Flowing Purity
Song of Stillness
New 4-Star Battle Pass Weapons
Wolf-Fang	Talking Stick
Ballad of the Fjords	Sacrificial Jade
Scion of the Blazing Sun

Various new weapons will be introduced in Version 4.0, including a 5-Star bow called The First Great Magic! Another is the Fleuve Cendre Ferryman, which is a new 4-Star sword weapon showcased in the livestream.

Alongside the new battle pass weapons, some of the new weapons introduced are craftable, similar to the weapons released with Sumeru in Version 3.0.

List of Weapons

Two New 4.0 Artifacts

4.0 will have two new artifact sets added, the Marechaussee Hunter and Golden Troupe!

List of Artifacts and Stats

Quality of Life Changes and Optimizations

Multi-Layered Map Function

Players will now have dedicated maps for underground areas in all available regions in Genshin Impact! This makes for easier and more convenient navigation using the map, with indicators for surface and underground map features.

Character Selection Screen Update

Another significant update is the Character Selection Screen when configuring your current party. There will be a brand new interface, as well as unique animations when selecting characters!
Party Setup Character Select Animations

TCG Spectate Feature

In Version 4.0, Genius Invokation TCG will have an added feature Spectate, which allows you to change and adjust perspectives!
Genius Invokation TCG Guide

How to Watch the 4.0 Livestream

Watch on YouTube or Twitch

You can watch the 4.0 Livestream on the official Genshin Twitch channel. The Livestream will be broadcast again on the official Genshin Youtube channel, which is usually after an hour when the Twitch Livestream ends.

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