Update 3.1 has arrived for Genshin Impact, and here is the full list of changes and fixes fans can expect with this patch. After the conclusion of the 3.1 Special Program live stream, Traverlers are eagerly looking forward to the new content coming in Teyvat. Even though the live stream did not detail what is to come, HoYoverse has provided a complete list of changes coming to the game with this massive update. Here is everything new coming to Genshin Impact with the 3.1 update along with the patch notes.

“King Deshret and the Three Magi” V3.1 Update Maintenance Preview

〓Update Schedule〓Begins on 09/28 06:00 (UTC+8) and is est. to take 5 hours.

While maintenance is in progress, Travelers will be unable to log in to the game.

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Genshin Impact Update 3.1 Patch Notes

Other than bug fixes, the update will bring a new area, characters, quests, and new equipment among other additions.

New Area

Update 3.1 for Genshin Impact will add the new desert area to the map, which has three subareas. They are called the Hypostyle Desert, the Land of Lower Setekh, and the Land of Upper Setekh. All these areas will be explorable for all travelers.

New Characters

Three new characters are joining the ever-expanding cast, the 4-star Gydro user Nilou, the 5-star Electro user Cyno, and the 5-star Hydro user Candace. The newcomers can be acquired by using their Intertwined Fates on their banners for the 3.1 update’s Character Event Wishes.

Venti and Albedo will be returning in banner reruns in update 3.1 for players who have not yet added them to their party. Both Venti and Candace will have a boosted drop rate for a limited time.

New Domains

Three new domains will be coming with update 3.1 on top of the three recently introduces in the 3.0 update for Genshin Impact. These domains are called the Garden of Endless Pillars, the Red Desert Threshold, and the Alter of Mirages.

New Equipment

Six new weapons are coming toGenshin Impact with update 3.1. Travelers can obtain these from the Epitome Invocation banners. The Missive Windspear and its refinement materials will be awarded after completing the Of Ballads and Brews event. The weapons are:

  • 5-star polearm Staff of the Scarlet Sands
  • 5-star sword Key of Khaj-Nisut
  • 4-star claymore Makhaira Aquamarine
  • 4-star sword Xiphos’ Moonlight
  • 4-star catalyst Wandering Evenstar
  • 4-star polearm Missive Windspear

New Quests

Update 3.1 will add many new quests that will expand the lore of the Sumeru region. A few characters are also receiving story quests will be available after the update but will require Story Keys to unlock.

  • Archon Quest Chapter III: Act III “Dreams, Emptiness, Deception”
  • Archon Quest Chapter III: Act IV “King Deshret and the Three Magi”
  • Lupus Aureus Chapter: Act I – Sand of Solitude (Cyno’s Story Quest)
  • Lotos Somno Chapter: Act I – To the Wise (Nilou’s Story Quest)

New Enemies

  • Aeonblight Drake
  • Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network
  • Primal Construct: Prospector, Reshaper, and Repulsor
  • Eremite Stone Enchanter
  • Eremite Galehunter
  • New Fungi

Genshin Impact Update 3.1 Bug Fixes Patch Notes

Enemies:

  • Reduces the DMG inflicted by the Frostbite attack cast by the boss “Cryo Regisvine” when it hits a character in succession after recovering from paralysis.
  • Adjusts the calculation method of enemy skill damage (some enemies will see a slight decrease in damage from specific skills, while other enemies’ skill damage remains unchanged).
  • Optimizes the effect of some sand scattering special effects of “The Eremites.”

System:

  • Whenever switching between the first and second half in each chamber of the Spiral Abyss, constructs created by enemies and characters in the first half will be cleared (remaining Elemental Orbs, Elemental Particles, and Crystals produced by the Crystallization Reaction will not be cleared).
  • Adjusts and optimizes the sorting rules of some items in the Inventory.
  • Reduces the placement restrictions of some Furnishings in the Serenitea Pot.
  • After the Genshin Impact Version 3.1 update, each top-up level of Genesis Crystals on the Crystal Top-Up page will be reset to provide a double bonus for the first top-up.
  • After the reset, each top-up level will be reset to provide a double bonus upon your first top-up.
  • Top-up bonuses that have not been used before the reset will not be accumulated. After resetting, obtaining two double bonuses for each top-up level will not be possible.
  • The camera function in the Paimon Menu can no longer be used when characters are under attack and in some skill states (The Kamera is not affected).
  • Optimizes the performance of the Dendro icon’s dynamic effect when wishing for a Dendro character.
  • Adjusts the refreshment frequency of Viparyas. After the adjustment is the same as Crystal Ores’ refreshment frequency.

Audio:

  • Adjusts and optimizes the sorting rules of some items in the Inventory.

  • Reduces the placement restrictions of some Furnishings in the Serenitea Pot.

  • After the Genshin Impact Version 3.1 update, each top-up level of Genesis Crystals on the Crystal Top-Up page will be reset to provide a double bonus for the first top-up.

  • After the reset, each top-up level will be reset to provide a double bonus upon your first top-up.

  • Top-up bonuses that have not been used before the reset will not be accumulated. After resetting, obtaining two double bonuses for each top-up level will not be possible.

  • The camera function in the Paimon Menu can no longer be used when characters are under attack and in some skill states (The Kamera is not affected).

  • Optimizes the performance of the Dendro icon’s dynamic effect when wishing for a Dendro character.

  • Adjusts the refreshment frequency of Viparyas. After the adjustment is the same as Crystal Ores’ refreshment frequency.

  • After the reset, each top-up level will be reset to provide a double bonus upon your first top-up.

  • Top-up bonuses that have not been used before the reset will not be accumulated. After resetting, obtaining two double bonuses for each top-up level will not be possible.

  • Optimizes the sound performance of some puzzle objects when solved.

  • Optimizes the sound performance of the gadget “Vintage Lyre.”

  • Optimizes the sound performance of knocking down opponents and critical hits.

  • Optimizes the Japanese and Korean voice-over for certain quests and optimizes the Korean voice-over for certain NPCs.

  • Optimizes the English voice-over related to specific items.

  • Adds a function whereby the related dialogue will be triggered when certain characters are in a desert environment.

Other:

  • Made minor adjustments to the positions of NPCs Halva and Shahbandar.
  • Adjusts the special effects display of Truesense Pulse.
  • Adjusts the speed at which footprints disappear in the desert.
  • The title “Story Quests/Hangout Events” of the Character Hangout Event Page has been changed to “Hangout Event.”
  • Adjusted the ore types at specific locations in the Sumeru area: some Magical Crystal Ore will be adjusted to Crystal Ore.
  • Adjusts the collision size of some parts of the scenery.
  • Adjusts the special effects display of the Ruin Drake’s weaknesses when it is paralyzed and not absorbing energy.

The changes listed above are extensive and will add a lot more content for veteran travelers out of content to play.Genshin Impact is available on Android, iOS, iPadOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch. For more information about the game, visit the developer’s website.