Genshin Impact 4.4: Release Date, Recap, Banners & More

In this article we’ll go over Genshin Impact Version 4.4’s release date, banners, new characters, new events and everything else the new version has to offer!

Genshin Impact 4.4: Release Date, Recap, Banners & More
Genshin Impact Version 4.4

Genshin Impact 4.4 Version Livestream just ended today on January 19th and with it revealed a lot of new content coming to Genshin Impact in the newest version.

We’re here to summarize everything that was revealed during the livestream event so get ready and let’s see what new is coming to Genshin Impact in Version 4.4

List of Contents:

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Genshin Impact Version 4.4 Release Date


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Genshin Impact Version 4.4

Version 4.4 - [Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze] will focus on the Chinese new year and is set to launch on:

January 31st, 2024

The Version will bring with it a ton of new and interesting things all of which you can see down below!

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Version 4.4 New Characters


Genshing Impact 4.4 will add 2 new characters to the game. First we have the 5-star character Xianyun, or as players know her, Cloud Retainer.

Xianyun is an Anemo character wielding a Catalyst that offers support for Anemo characters and boost Plunge ATK damage, meaning that she will be a great support for one of the most loved characters in Genshin Impact, Xiao!

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Xianyun (Cloud Retainer)

  • Rarity: 5* Star
  • Element: Anemo
  • Weapon: Catalyst
  • Role: Support

Gaming is the newest Pyro 4-star character coming to Genshin Impact. He is a DPS unit focusing on Plunge ATKs and he will pair nicely with Xianyun’s buffs!

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Gaming

  • Rarity: 4* Star
  • Element: Pyro
  • Weapon: Claymore
  • Role: DPS

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Genshin Impact 4.4 Banners


As per usual the new version will feature two Phases each with their own special banners.

First Phase


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Version 4.4 Phase 1 Banners

The first Phase of Version 4.4 will feature the [Xianyun] and [Nahida] as Limited Character Event Banners, with Gaming joining them as one of the 4 stars.

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Second Phase


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Version 4.4 Phase 2 Banners

The Second Phase of Version 4.4 will feature the re-run of [Xiao] and [Yae Miko].

We will be releasing more info on the banners when they get close to release so keep your eyes open for that!

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New Zone - Chenyu Vale


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Qiaoying Village

Genshin Impact Version 4.4 will expand on the already existing map of Genshin Impact by adding a new zone that is connected to Liyue.

The new zone’s name is: [Chenyu Vale] and it will feature chinese inspired themes with a lot of ascended areas, allowing players to experience the nostalgia (or fear) of ascending Liyue’s mountains once more!

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New Enemies


Two new enemies will be joining Genshin Impact in Version 4.4, those two enemies are:

  • Normal Enemy - Xuanwen Beast

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  • Boss Enemy - Solitary Suanni

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Version 4.4 New Events


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Genshin Impact Version 4.4

The Chinese new year is growing close and as such Version 4.4’s main event will feature mostly on that. Below is a full breakdown of the events that will be coming in Genshin Impact Version 4.4!

Event 1 - Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze


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Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze

This will be the main event of Version 4.4 and will feature three sub events that players can enjoy. Some of its rewards include:

  • Crown of Insight
  • Primogems
  • Mora
  • Ascension Materials
  • EXP Books
  • Free [Xingqiu] Skin - [Bamboo Rain]

Event 2 - Receiver of Friend From Afar


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Receiver of Friend From Afar

The first of the sub-events of Version 4.4 some of its rewards include:

  • Primogems
  • Mora
  • EXP Books
  • Enhancement Ore
  • and more

Event 3 - Journey Through Hilinigmatic Terrain


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Journey Through Hilinigmatic Terrain

This event will give players the ability to go through Hilichurl tribes and discover secrets. Some of the event's rewards include:

  • Primogems
  • Mora
  • EXP Books
  • Enhancement Ore
  • and more

Event 4 - Triumphant Frenzy


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Triumphant Frenzy

Players will get the chance to use trial characters to clear stages and fight strong enemies to earn various rewards. Some of the event's rewards include:

  • Primogems
  • Mora
  • EXP Books
  • Enhancement Ore
  • Sanctifying Unction

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New Skins


Version 4.4 of Genshin Impact gives the players to obtain 3 new skins for the following characters:

  • Ganyu - [Twilight Blossom]

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  • Shenhe - [Frostflower Dew]

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  • Xingqiu - [Bamboo Rain]

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Summary

All in all, Genshin Impact Version 4.4 looks like an interesting addition to the line up and is sure to have players playing for a long time with its new characters, new zone, new enemies, various interesting events and more.

There is still some time before Version 4.4 launches at the end of this month, so make sure to save up your Primogems if you wish to pull for Cloud Retainer or Gaming.

We'll be keeping you up to date with all the latest Genshin Impact news so tune in regularly!

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