Genshin Impact’s Massive Version 3.0 Expansion Is Now Live

The much-awaited Genshin Impact Version 3.0 expansion, dubbed “The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings”, is now live, opening the gates to the vast tropical region of Sumeru. The new region is home to multiple settlements, including Sumeru City and Port Ormos, and houses the prestigious historical institution known as the Akademiya which earned Sumeru the title of the Nation of Wisdom.

As you explore Sumeru’s towering mountains, lush rainforest, and barren deserts, you’ll be able to take on new Archon quests and Tighnari's story quest, encounter new enemies, complete new daily Commissions, and increase your reputation with the nation of scholars to unlock new reputation rewards.

The massive update also introduces new elemental reactions and the new Dendro element, the seventh and rarest element in the anime-styled character-collecting MMORPG. Players will also be able to unlock new characters, including Dendro Bow users Tighnari and Collei, and the merchant Dori. You’ll also get to unlock new Domains, obtain new weapons and artifacts, as well as new recipes and namecards.

“The five-star character Tighnari is a warm-hearted young researcher and Forest Watcher,” developer HoYoverse said. “Both his Charged Attack and Elemental Burst can deal damage over multiple phases, making Tighnari a great choice to trigger chain reactions based on the Dendro element. Tighnari’s pupil Collei will be joining as a four-star, and for a limited time, players can recruit her for free by completing 3.0's main seasonal event, the Graven Innocence.”

“In addition to Dendro characters, the four-star Electro support character Dori will also join the game,” the studio added. “Dori is an elusive merchant in Sumeru and wields a claymore. She can help restore HP and energy for nearby team members with her Elemental Burst. Tighnari, Collei, and Zhongli will be available in the Event Wishes during the early half of the update, followed by Dori along with Ganyu's and Sangonomiya Kokomi's reruns.”

You can check out the full patch notes on the Genshin Impact official site. There’s also a brand new trailer waiting for you down below.