Why The Genshin Impact 4.2 Livestream Is Postponed
27.10.2023 - 14:09
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The 4.2 livestream was postponed indefinitely by developer HoYoverse, a few hours before it started. The special event was due to happen this Friday morning (27) as a way of exhibiting all the new planned content for the next update of the popular action RPG. The game receives a new patch every six weeks and, two weeks prior to each update, HoYoverse holds a related livestream event so that players can check out the new character banners, story updates, limited-time events, and more.
The special 4.2 livestream was bound to introduce Furina and Charlotte as two new playable characters, as their debut has already leaked. In fact, their entire gameplay kits have leaked, meaning it is about time they are added to the game. Additionally, the livestream would also give out special promo codes that would allow players to claim prizes, including free Primogems. This will still happen at some point, but not now.
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As was announced by HoYoverse through a post on the official profile on X, the special program due to announce all of the new content in 4.2 was postponed. The developer did not provide a future date or time for the 4.2 livestream, and announced that it would share more details in the future. It also avoided talking about the reasons why the broadcast was postponed, but certain events noted by players seem to have a connection.
As stated by the fan profile on X, Li Keqiang, the former Premier of the State Council of China died in Shanghai today, October 27. As such, they expect that the nation will enter a collective state funeral to honor Li Keqiang. The profile predicted that the special artwork celebrating Nahida’s birthday would be delayed, but, although not officially confirmed, it seems like this ended up affecting the 4.2 livestream as well.
Because this seems to be related to the state funeral honoring the former Premier rather than an internal delay in gameplay content itself, it is likely that the special broadcast will be held soon. Players wanting an official confirmation about Charlotte’s gameplay kit in will have to wait just a little while longer. Nevertheless, the postponement should not last too long, and players need only to be up-to-date with the official communication profiles used by HoYoverse to announce all the news related to and its livestreams.
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