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A new leak fromGenshin Impactis teasing a new area planned to be added to the game with the upcoming Version 4.2, showcasing a World Quest-exclusive area. The addition of the Fontaine region to the HoYoverse RPG has already seen plenty of new places introduced for players to explore. The region’s debut inVersion 4.0 brought underwater exploration toGenshin Impactfor the first time, while the following Version 4.1 would add both the Fontaine Research Institute and the Fortress of Meropide. Now, Version 4.2’s map will reportedly include a new area exclusive to a World Quest.
Leaks have already suggested thatGenshin Impact’s map is going to get a little bigger with the Version 4.2 update next week. Version 4.2 will reportedly add a new area to the eastern reaches of Fontaine, including the second port town found within the aquatic nation. The wealth of new places to explore is also expected to be accompanied by two new bosses joining the game, with both a world boss and weekly boss set to debut. Now, recent leaks are teasing a breathtaking new area coming as part of Version 4.2.
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A new leak shared by prominentGenshin Impactleaker Tao reveals the newWorld Quest-exclusive area inGenshin Impact’s Version 4.2. The mysterious area looks to be deep within a massive cave system, featuring an ominous pillar with a glowing blue cube floating near the top. The cube bears resemblance to much of the technology used within Fontaine, suggesting the area is somewhere within the newest region. The location is also reportedly tied to a new World Quest in Version 4.2, speculated to be the next addition toFontaine’s “Narzissenkreuz” quest line.
The leak ofGenshin Impact’s newest area has already seen several fans drawing connections with past locales. Fans have noted the similarity of the location’s appearance and technology with what players have seen inGenshin Impact’s mysterious Enkanomiya regionand Liyue’s Chasm area. Some believe the new Fontaine area will have a significant connection to the game’s overarching lore, suggesting it to be ruins of the “Unified Civilization” referenced in Enkanomiya lore.
New areas to explore serve as just some of the content expected to be shown during the upcoming Version 4.2 Special Program.Genshin Impactwill debut two new characters in Version 4.2, with the long-awaited release of Hydro Archon Furina joined by Steambird reporter Charlotte. Leaks have also hinted at re-runs for popular characters like Raiden Shogun and Arataki Itto, as well as new content for Genius Invokation TCG. Players won’t have to wait long to exploreGenshin Impact’s newest areas with Version 4.2 expected to launch next week.
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