To celebrate the release of Genshin Impact's 1.2 patch, developer miHoYo has announced a few new events, including one that will be running until February 2021. Version 1.2 is currently live on Nintendo Switch, mobile, PC, and PlayStation 4. Here's a list of each new event, their rewards, and their end dates.
Genshin Impact winter events guide
- The Chalk Prince and The Dragon: The Chalk Prince and The Dragon is the headline event for 1.2. It introduces Genshin Impact's newest character Albedo, a sword-wielding Geo alchemist, and allows players the chance to get Festering Desire--a four-star sword--for free from December 23 until January 1.
- Adventurer's Booster Bundles: These bundles usually contain resources like Mora, Genesis Crystals, and Adventure XP. They will be available from December 23 until January 6.
- Secretum Secretorum Character Wish Event, Albedo: This event provides the opportunity to snag a five-star version of Albedo. It's running from December 23 until January 12.
- Character Trial Event: This is a challenge you have to complete with a set team to earn rewards. This one features Albedo, Sucrose, Bennett, and Fischl, and runs from December 23 until January 12.
- Epitome Invocation: This weapon event provides the opportunity to earn five-star sword Summit Sharper, and five-star catalyst Skyward Atlas. It's live from December 23 until January 12.
- Stellar Reunion: This weapon event provides the opportunity to earn four-star sword Prototype Rancour. It's only running for two weeks so be sure to get on it before it ends!
- Mountaineer's Endurance: This event allows players to gain either a Gnostic Hymn or a Gnostic Chorus to earn Intertwined Fate and "designated four-star weapon." It's running from December 23 until February 1.
These events will also provide opportunities to earn other in-game goodies like Primogems, Fragile Resin, Essence, and more.
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Ty Galiz-Rowe
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