Here's the Genshin 4.2 Livestream Summary and Special Program! Check out the summary, date and times for the livestream, how to watch, and all info about it here in this guide!

4.2 Livestream Summary

4.2 Special Program Promotional Codes

Get Primogems from the 4.2 Special Program by redeeming the following:

Code	Rewards
VA97KJNF24UV EXPIRED	Primogem x100 Mystic Enhancement Ore x10
NTQP2KPEJMUH EXPIRED	Primogem x100 Hero's Wit x5
9T96KJNE2LVM EXPIRED	Primogem x100 Mora x50000

These codes will expire on November 04, 2023 at 11:00 PM UTC-5.

Go to the Official Redeem Center here!

Banners for Version 4.2

Phase 1 Banners for 4.2

Version 4.2 Phase 1 Banners
Chanson of Many Waters	Immaculate Pulse

Furina will have her debut banner all throughout the Phase 1 of Version 4.2, which will run from November 8, 2023 to November 28, 2023! Her banner features Charlotte's debut, and runs alongside Baizhu's banner rerun, available on the same dates!

Phase 2 Banners for 4.2

Version 4.2 Phase 2 Banners
Twilight Arbiter	Azure Excursion

As for the Phase 2 of Version 4.2, Cyno and Ayato will have their banner reruns, available from November 28, 2023 until December 19, 2023!

Archon Quests Act 5 of Chapter 4

4.2 Archon Quests
Masquerade of the Guilty

The Act 5 of Chapter 4 of the Archon Quests will also become available once Version 4.2 hits the live servers on its release!

As shown during the 4.2 Livestream, this leg of the Archon Quests features the conclusion of the prophecy that looms over the nation of Justice, as well as the truth behind the Primordial Sea Water!

List of Archon Quests

Will Feature Skirk

As shown in the 4.2 Livestream, Skirk has been teased with her ashen, purplish hair, and red eyes! Being Childe's master, it's safe to say she will play a significant role saving Childe from his disappearance, and to the conclusion of this Archon Quest!

Furina Story Quest

4.2 Story Quest
Animula Choragi Chapter

The same time as her banner release, Furina will also get her own Story Quest sometime during the Version 4.2!

List of Story Quests

All Version 4.2 New Weapons

Event-Wish Weapons

4.2 Event Wish Weapons
Splendor of Tranquil Waters

In the upcoming patch update, Version 4.2 features a new 5-star sword, aptly named as Splendor of Tranquil Waters, which is possibly Furina's best-in-slot weapon!

4.2 Fontaine New Bosses and Enemies

4.2 New Enemy Bosses
All-Devouring Narwhal	Hydro Tulpa

Version 4.2 also features two new Field Bosses, namely All-Devouring Narwhal, a horned-aquatic being emblematic of a massive whale, and the Hydro Tulpa, a Hydro-humanoid who can summon minions to help it in battle!

All-Devouring Narwhal Boss

All-Devouring Narwhal Boss Previews
Phase 1	Phase 2

The All-Devouring Narwhal Boss as shown in the recent 4.2 Livestream looks like a massive whale with a horn protruding from its head! The All-Devouring Narwhal boss has two battle phases, first one being the Whale phase, and the second one being the Humanoid phase!

All-Devouring Narwhal Boss Guide

Hydro Tulpa Boss

Hydro Tulpa Boss Previews

The Hydro Tulpa boss is another boss with affinity to Hydro, which was indicated to have deep connection with the Narzissenkreuz Adventure questline!

Hydro Tulpa Boss Guide

New 4.2 Fontaine Areas

4.2 Fontaine Areas
Erinnyes Forest	Morte Region

From the 4.2 Livestream, we've seen two new area expansions of Fontaine! One of which is the Erinnyes Forest, a dangerous place found east of Fontaine, that's dangerous enough, the Iudex himself advise against going in its depths!

The second one is the Morte Region, the new area where the conclusion of the Narzissenkreuz Ordo's story will unfold! This is also where the secrets of Sealed Ruined Tower lies within!

Fontaine Map Guide

4.2 New Events

As with other previous version updates, Version 4.2 features new and exciting events lined-up for every Traveler to enjoy! Win goodies such as Primogems, Mora, Ascension Materials, and more! Check them all out below!

Events Schedule and Calendar

Thelxie’s Fantastic Adventures

In this event, join hands with Thelxie and Freminet to help the Fishing Association go through the stages of this 4.2 Flagship event, to win Primogems, Ascension Materials, and even a free Freminet in exchange of Thelxie's Badges!

The event features three modes, Record of the Search for Glory, Motherboard Troubleshooting, and Purgation Counterstrike!

Thelxie's Fantastic Adventures Event Guide

Graph Adversarial Technology Experiment Log

For this event, you will be given a specialized type of Kamera where you need to collect samples from subjects by only using a limited-number of sheets per day! Obtain the Special Analysis Zoom Lens from this event!

Graph Adversarial Log Event Guide

Lil' Fungi's Fun-Tastic Fiesta

The adorable Fungi event we all enjoyed is now back! Meet Haniyyah again for this new iteration of the event in Version 4.2, Lil' Fungi's Fun-Tastic Fiesta!

Lil' Fungi's Fun-Tastic Fiesta Event Guide

Misty Dungeon: Realm of Water

Another event to have its comeback in Version 4.2 is Misty Dungeon! In Misty Dungeon: Realm of Water, use trial characters to progress through the Misty Dungeon, by defeating enemies and using buffs to get the maximum points!

Misty Dungeon: Realm of Water Event Guide

4.2 Ley Line Overflow

As one of our favorite events, Ley Line Overflow makes its regular rerun in Version 4.2! Use your resins to obtain more rewards throughout the event!

Ley Line Overflow Event Guide for Version 4.2

Trounce Domain Quick Challenge Feature

Unlock Single-Player Weekly Bosses at AR 40

After the Version 4.2 update, players who have reached Adventure Rank 40 or above can challenge Weekly Bosses even without completing their corresponding prerequisite quests! Players can only do this in single player mode and through the Adventurer Handbook.

The open world entrance to these Trounce Domains will only open after completing the prerequisite quests.

Adventurer Handbook Guide

Genius Invokation Optimizations

Accelerate Duel Feature

The Accelerate Duel feature will be introduced in Version 4.2's Genius Invokation TCG! When enabled, this feature will increase the speed of dice rolls, round hints, and other interface animations.

Deck Sharing Code

Players will also be able to share their decks in the form of codes in Version 4.2, as well as use decks shared by others, with the Deck Sharing Code feature. The maximum deck owned is now doubled, from 10 to 20 decks!

Genius Invokation TCG Guide

Story Quest Unlock and Start Separated

In the latest Developer's Discussion on October 25, 2023, it was revealed that unlocking and accepting a Story Quest will become two separate actions after Version 4.2. This means that players can use a Story Key to unlock a quest, but wait to start the quest in their quest list!

Unlock Conditions Listed

Players will also be able to see a list of prerequisite conditions for locked Story Quests or Hangouts, and easily navigate the conditions from there.

List of Story Quests

Stellar Reunion Update

New rewards await the returning travellers for Version 4.2! Check out the new optimizations, and improved rewards for the 4.2 Stellar Reunion update!

Stellar Reunion Returnee Event

4.2 Livestream Date and Countdown

When did the 4.2 Special Program Air?

Livestream Date	November 03, 2023

The Version 4.2 Livestream is recently aired last October 27, 2023 from 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM (GMT-5)!

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4.2 Livestream Countdown

Time left until the Version 4.2 Livestream starts
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4.2 Livestream Times

Server	4.2 Livestream Times
North America	November 3, 2023 07:00 AM (UTC/GMT -5)
Europe	November 3, 2023 01:00 PM (UTC/GMT +1)
Asia	November 3, 2023 08:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8)
TW, HK, MO	November 3, 2023 08:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8)

4.2 Airing Times for All Timezones

Timezone	Livestream Time
PDT, UTC-7	November 3, 2023 at 5:00 AM
MDT UTC-6	November 3, 2023 at 6:00 AM
CDT UTC-5	November 3, 2023 at 7:00 AM
EDT UTC-4	November 3, 2023 at 8:00 AM
-03 UTC-3	November 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM
UTC	November 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM
BST UTC+1	November 3, 2023 at 01:00 PM
CEST UTC+2	November 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM
MSK UTC+3	November 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM
+04 UTC+4	November 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM
IST UTC+5:30	November 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM
CST UTC+8	November 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM
JST UTC+9	November 3, 2023 at 9:00 PM
AEST UTC+10	November 3, 2023 at 10:00 PM
NZST UTC+12	November 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM

How to Watch the 4.2 Livestream

Watch on YouTube or Twitch

You can watch the 4.2 Livestream Summary and rerun 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.

4.2 Livestream Sources
Official Twitch Channel	Official YouTube Channel

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