{"id":31413,"date":"2022-05-20T15:43:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T15:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/genshin-impact-2-8-release-date"},"modified":"2024-07-19T13:12:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T13:12:33","slug":"genshin-impact-2-8-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/genshin-impact\/genshin-impact-2-8-release-date","title":{"rendered":"Genshin Impact 2.8 update \u2013 Release date, leaks, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Genshin Impact<\/a> 2.7 update will include two new playable characters, Yelan and Kuki Shinobu<\/a>, Arataki Itto<\/a>‘s musical festival event and brand new weapons. Additionally, these characters are set to feature in their respective banners for the update’s Character Event Wishes.<\/p>\n

Beyond the horizon, Travelers are looking to know more about the subsequent update as they’ve been several leaks circulating online. We’ve picked out the top trending leaks regarding the 2.8 update and revealed when it’s expected to arrive in Genshin Impact.<\/p>\n

Genshin Impact 2.8 update – Release date<\/h2>\n
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The 2.7 update is scheduled for release on 31st May 2022, with the 2.8 update slated for July 2022. (Picture: HoYoverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to a blog post<\/a> from developer HoYoverse, the maintenance period for the 2.8 update is expected to start on 13th July 2022. This suggests that the update will launch on that date as the 2.7 update, Hidden Dreams in the Depths, is expected to run for six weeks.<\/p>\n

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  • Who are Yelan and Kuki Shinobu’s voice actors in Genshin Impact<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  • Genshin Impact 2.7 Maintenance Schedule – Server Downtime, Free Primogems<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Genshin Impact 2.7 Banner Schedule: Yelan, Shinobu, Itto, Xiao<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Genshin Impact Shikanoin Heizou Talent Level Up Materials and How to Get Them<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The new date of the 2.8 update is due to HoYoverse delaying the 2.7 update from its scheduled April release. While we have no confirmation yet from the developer as to how the 2.8 update will run, thanks to multiple leaks, we have an idea of what we can expect in the forthcoming update.<\/p>\n

    Genshin Impact 2.8 update – Leaks<\/h2>\n

    While various leaks suggest what may be included in the 2.8 update, what is confirmed is a new playable character. On 16th May 2022, HoYoverse announced the next playable character, Shikanoin Heizou<\/a>, via their social media channels with an eloquent introduction from Kamisato Ayato<\/a>, which should give Travelers an idea about the character’s personality.<\/p>\n