Genshin Impact is an action role-playing game, set in a fantasy open-world of nations with four interchangeable characters. Players can level up characters’ abilities for use in battle, and additional ...

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Genshin Impact was originally announced for the Switch in 2020, and fans have been patiently waiting for its release ever since. However, with the Switch 2 release looming ever closer, both ...

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5.4 is the next major version of Genshin Impact, and it is a bit relaxed on new content. With Natlan's centuries-long conflict finding its cinematic conclusion in the previous patch, our blonde ...

Genshin Impact Version 5.5 will reportedly introduce a new sub-region called The Great Volcano of Tollan. The official lore notes that the volcano used to be the home of ancient dragons, with a ...

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Genshin Impact has a massive roster of characters to play as, and a handful of them can be unlocked for free. Each free 4-star can be purchased from Paimon’s Bargains but it may take some time ...