HoYoverse has announced Genshin Impact will finally introduce the major region of Snezhnaya with a new update on August 12. The “Behind the Scenes of Genshin Impact ‘To Snezhnaya and the Future'” video was also released to give fans an inside look into the development of Genshin Impact, the Snezhnaya region, and what lies beyond for the live-service game.
Here are the main highlights:
- Snezhnaya Arrives August 12: The Nation of Cryo is finally coming in what is a narrative and gameplay milestone years in the making
- Story and World-Building: The culmination of plot lines, dating back to the game’s launch, will reveal the Tsaritsa’s agenda and the fate of the six Gnoses
- Cultural Inspirations: Trains, as both a new cultural element and new functional vehicle, and music inspired by classical symphonic traditions and Slavic folk music
- Evolving Combat and Interaction Mechanics: Cryo as a means of preservation in the open world, along with more brand-new gameplay
- Visual Improvements: Across-the-board character visual upgrades and greater integration of gameplay and cinematic storytelling
Lastly, Genshin Impact is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Epic Games Store.
