The 4.2 livestream will be a grand event for players who want to learn more about the future of HoYoverse’s popular action RPG. As a live service game, regularly receives new versions, which patch the title with more playable characters, story missions, limited-time events, and even quality-of-life updates. These patches are installed every six weeks in , but before they actually arrive, the developer holds a special livestream event to announce most of the content that will be added. The livestream is where new characters, story details, and more content expected for Version 4.2 will be officially confirmed.
Genshin Impact Fontaine Interview: 4.0, New Characters, Design Decisions, & More
03.10.2023 - 14:59 / screenrant.com / Genshin Impact / New Characters / New
With 4.1 freshly released, players have an even larger array of reasons to dive into the new nation of Fontaine. It's also a good point to take a quick retrospective on how the area has impacted the game.
Screen Rant recently chatted with the team about its art exhibition in New York and the release of 4.0, which introduced Fontaine and some new playable characters, alongside exciting design decisions. Fontaine features underwater areas for the first time in the game, and its quest and treasure chest design is noticeably different from previous regions as well. How much of that is based on player feedback? What were the goals with Fontaine? Did underwater exploration work out as hoped?
We've got those answers and more. Check out what the team has to say now that 4.0 has run its course!
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Screen Rant: Fontaine's design feels like another step forward for Genshin Impact environments. Was underwater exploration always going to be part of it, or is that something that came along later in development?
Genshin Impact Team: Our discussion about adding underwater exploration can be dated back to two years ago. Genshin Impact is an open-world game that's still evolving with new content, and it would be a pity if the aspect of underwater adventures is missing. We didn't want the underwater experience to mirror what we already have on land, but instead, we were aiming for something impressive and brand-new. That's why we eventually decided to make it a part of the core gameplay in the Nation of Hydro, Fontaine, and devoted large amounts of energy and resources to developing it.
The art exhibition featured some eye-catching player-made art. How does the team go about sourcing the art? Has fan art ever played a role in inspiring new costumes or designs?
Genshin Impact Team: We released the first look of Fontaine during the Version 3.8 Special Program at the end of June and received a lot of positive feedback from players and creators. Thus, we contacted some artists and creators who have been part of our community to express their feelings about Fontaine and Genshin Impact through their art. The overwhelming support from artists, creators, and numerous fans has surpassed our expectations. We are deeply honored to have received so many wonderful creations to be displayed in various cities. The art exhibition also showcased initial sketches and concept art. It definitely illustrated how much things change over time.
Who or what was the biggest shift from initial concept to final release so far in Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact Team: The design draft shown in the exhibition brings to mind the contrast between the early concept and eventual designs for the
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