What is rumored to be the last Version 3.0 update before miHoYo then transitions Genshin Impact players to the Hydro region of Fontaine is the Version 3.8 update. Reliable members of the Genshin community have been uncovering leaks for the Version 3.8 update for months and have always maintained that it will be followed by a Version jump to 4.0.
The end phases of each Version are always somewhat less exciting than those that launched earlier on. This is likely because the Genshin team is hard at work behind the scenes preparing to add a massive new region to Teyvat. But the Version 3.8 update will still keep players busy while their anticipation for the Hydro region of Fontaine builds as its release draws even closer.
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If you’re new to the world of Teyvat, you might be expecting a Version 3.9 patch to take place before 4.0. But as has also been the case in the past, it seems that miHoYo will immediately be moving from Version 3.8 to Version 4.0, which means that a Version 3.9 update won’t occur. This jump has been claimed by reliable members of the community for a while and reaffirmed as the Version 3.8 update has drawn closer.
While saying goodbye to the Dendro region of Sumeru will be a bit sad, the Hydro region of Fontaine promises a lot for players to look forward to. And all leaks suggest the last update of Version 3.0 is packed with content to help players give Sumeru a proper sendoff.
All Genshin Impact Version 3.8 leaks
Here are all leaks for the Version 3.8 update of Genshin. As new information emerges or as existing information is revised, changes will be reflected here.
New characters in Genshin Impact Version 3.8
Most Genshin updates bring players one new five-star recruit and one new four-star character alongside them. But a few reliable leakers have said the five-star Dendro Catalyst character Baizhu, who was released in the second half of Version 3.6, currently seems to be the last new five-star until Fontaine releases in Version 4.0.
Because of this, it is currently speculated that Version 3.8 will only have one new four-star recruit. Details about this character’s skillset are currently unclear, but a general idea of how she will look has been leaked.
Banners for Genshin Impact Version 3.8
Currently, there are two highly probable reruns for Version 3.8 with the others being less reliable. The two banners likely to occur are as follows.
- Five-star Pyro Catalyst character Klee
- Five-star Cryo Claymore character Eula
Eula is in dire need of a rerun as her last banner run took place about one year and five months ago from Nov. 24 to Dec. 14, 2021. She is currently the character that is most due for a rerun, especially since she has only had two featured banner runs so far.
The other two possible rerun banners that have circulated for 3.8 are as follows, but these are extremely subject to change.
- Five-star Anemo Catalyst character Wanderer
- Five-star Hydro Catalyst character Sangonomiya Kokomi
If the currently suspected lineup for the Version 3.8 banners ends up being accurate, then the banner order should be:
- Phase one: Eula with Mika, Rosaria, and Razor
- Phase one: Klee with Mika, Rosaria, and Razor
- Phase two: Wanderer with Thoma, Yanfei, and Faruzan
- Phase two: Kokomi with Thoma, Yanfei, and Faruzan
New skins in Genshin Impact Version 3.8
Two new skins that have been circulating for months are expected to finally release in Version 3.8. These skins are for the following units.
- Five-star Pyro Catalyst character Klee
- Four-star Cryo Sword character Kaeya
The first skin, which will likely be premium and only obtainable if players decide to spend money, is for Klee. This skin seems to embrace the Hexenzirkel and Klee’s mother Alice as she dons a very witchy-themed outfit.
The other skin is for Kaeya and will likely be free to all players. Obtaining this skin will likely function similarly to the process behind unlocking other four-star skins like Lisa’s, Ningguang’s, and Fischl’s. Players can expect to unlock Kaeya’s skin after participating a decent amount in some kind of special event.
Both skins were leaked so long ago that some of the community began doubting whether they were actually real or something a fan made up. But one of Genshin’s most reliable leakers has recently reaffirmed that at the very least Klee’s skin is real and should release in Version 3.8.
New events in Genshin Impact Version 3.8
Players have had regional festivals back to back for quite a few updates in a row, but luckily, Version 3.8 seems to be delivering something different to give players a break. The main event for Version 3.8 has leaked and seems to be yet another summer-themed expedition that transports players to an exclusive limited-time map.
This special map won’t be the same Golden Apple Archipelago that has been seen in past summer events but instead will be a new area entirely. The area will be available for players to explore for a set amount of time before it then becomes inaccessible permanently.
While Version 3.8 won’t have an official map expansion, it will feature a limited-time map that players can explore as part of the special event. This map is believed to be called Penumbra and has been rumored to feature amusement park aspects including some kind of roller coaster-like machine.
The exact functionality of the amusement park-like features is not clear yet, but they are believed to be part of the event exclusive map, similar to how the Golden Apple Archipelago worked in past summer events. Further details on this event are unknown, but nothing like this has appeared in Teyvat so far, which means players have something extremely new to look forward to.
Since Version 3.8 is rumored to be the last version 3.0 update before Genshin transitions to 4.0 for Fontaine, the major event of 3.8 seems to be focused on helping players get ready for the Hydro region. Leaks have claimed there are Easter eggs and details tying into Fontaine within the event, so it certainly seems to be a rather important one that will massively help set up the future of Teyvat.
The limited-time map is expected to include smaller gameplay modes and events for players to tackle. One reliable Genshin leaker shared many screenshots of them tacking on the challenges in this area to give other players an idea of what they can expect to see when it launches.
The event is rumored to be broken up into many smaller parts. Some leaks have been shared, highlighting all of the various gameplay modes players will get to explore.
- Hitting Turbulence: Players will control a water cannon to strike targets floating around in the air.
- Sojourns of the Barking Fox: Travelers will take on speed-based challenges involving a fox toy.
- Dance of Flashing Thought: This is a combat-based challenge with an emphasis on style and performance. Players will need to vanquish foes by using their elegant combat abilities.
- Bing-Bang Finchball: Travelers can play a relaxing and adorable tabletop game.
This main event has also been leaked to include a limited-time Domain that players will need to tackle. Although the full details of how this will work are unclear, the Domain is believed to involve an enemy like the Oceanid, also known as Rhodeia of Loch, named Idyia.
The full storyline of this event will likely remain secret until it debuts, but early leaks have suggested that a Eula-centric storyline will be at the core of the event alongside an overarching one based on the Hydro region of Fontaine.
As is the case with most major Genshin events, so too is this one expected to heavily involve a select group of characters. The characters leaked as playing a major role in this event are as follows.
- Five-star Cryo Claymore character Eula
- Five-star Anemo Sword character Jean
- Five-star Pyro Catalyst character Klee
- Five-star Hydro Catalyst character Sangonomiya Kokomi
- Four-star Cryo Sword character Kaeya
- Four-star Dendro Bow character Collei
- Four-star Electro Claymore character Razor
The leaked lineup for this event lines up extremely well with both the rumored banner reruns and the leaked skins. But miHoYo doesn’t always align the banners with what’s happening in events and stories, so it is still very possible that the banners or those involved with the main event of Version 3.8 could change.
Outside of the main event, players can also expect to see a few other events in the update including:
- A hangout quest with the four-star Cryo Sword character Kaeya.
- A “Perlious Prospect” event where players help a researcher from Sumeru by exploring dangerous areas and taking on foes.
- A “Shared Sight” event involving an Inscribed Mirror where players will be assisting an Amurta researcher by finding and collecting small animals.
- An “Advenetere’s Trials” event that is a rerun of a previous Genshin event where players take on various trial challenges.
New weapons in Genshin Impact Version 3.8
Since the only leaked character for Version 3.8 is a four-star and no five-star unit is expected, the Version 3.8 update might not have any new weapons. But this could change as special events sometimes feature weapons and one could be unveiled before the update launches.
New Genius Invokation TCG cards in Genshin Impact Version 3.8
Although Version 3.7 had the biggest Genius Invokation TCG update yet and is sure to keep players busy for quite some time, Version 3.8 still seems to have more new cards planned too. Players will be able to get three new character cards, which are for:
- The five-star Anemo Sword character Kaedehara Kazuha
- The four-star Pyro Catalyst character Yanfei
- The four-star Hydro Polearm character Candace
Since every character card possesses unique abilities just as every playable Genshin recruit also does, Travelers might be wondering what each of their skillsets will look like. Luckily, this information has also leaked ahead of their release.
New character cards usually arrive with a few extra cards of other types alongside them. But if there are more cards for Version 3.8, then they have not leaked just yet.
Map expansion in Genshin Impact Version 3.8
The last map expansion within Version 3.0 is believed to be the one that was released in Version 3.6. Because of this, players will almost certainly not see Teyvat expand again until the Version 4.0 update launches and brings the Hydro region with it.
No new map expansion in Version 3.8 is likely highly disappointing news for players, but the next time a map expansion does occur, it will be as massive as Sumeru and Inazuma were when they launched, which means players have a lot to look forward to. The Version 3.8 update will also still feature a limited-time map for players to explore during the event, so Travelers will be kept quite busy.
New artifacts in Genshin Impact Version 3.8
All artifacts are tied to Domains, which means Version 3.8 won’t have any new ones. New Domains only surface when a map expansion is taking place since they need a new area to be placed in.
Genshin Impact Version 3.8 live stream date
While many other games that receive consistent updates tend to experience delays or have an unpredictable update schedule, Genshin has been on a steady schedule with almost no interruptions since it was released. Because of this, it is fairly easy to determine when the next waves of content are arriving.
The following calendar has so far predicated all livestreams and update dates correctly based on miHoYo’s usual patterns. As long as no delays occur, Travelers can expect to see the Version 3.8 special livestream program air on June 23.
Genshin Impact Version 3.8 release date
The Version 3.8 update is currently on track to launch on July 5, as long as everything stays on track as it usually does.
Based on my experience with Genshin, every summer so far has featured a special island expedition event, which aligns with the leaked event for Version 3.8 and the summertime release date. This means all leaked information lines up extremely well and likely won’t change too much leading up to the Version 3.8 release.
We gathered this information by playing Genshin Impact Version 3.6 “A Parade of Providence” on PC.
