Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has just released details for patch 4.7, the game's next major update, as well as a teaser showing a preview of the latest land coming to the game, Natlan. The teaser is short, but shows off a lot of sweeping landscapes and grass-covered mountainous terrain that is somewhat reminiscent of areas like Mulgore in World of Warcraft. Of course there are more trees and it certainly has its own unique appearance. However, it definitely seems to be a cool new area, and players will be able to try it out firsthand later this year. Unfortunately, it won't come with the patch 4.7 update.
However, Patch 4.7 will be released on June 5 for Android, iOS, PC and PS5. So players will have a ton of new content to play with in less than two weeks.
The Genshin Impact Natlan teaser shows off some interesting new gameplay elements
It's unclear exactly what gameplay the teaser shows, as there's absolutely no dialogue. But you get an idea of some of the gameplay based on what's shown. Aside from the new nation, it looks like players will be able to take on the role of a few different types of creatures. Since the game revolves around the traveler character and all other playable characters, this is unlikely to be a major part of the content.
It seems rather plausible that the patch Natlan ships with contains some sort of quest or activity that allows you to briefly take on these creature roles. Be it a single quest or an exploration. In either case, it seems to be a new fun mechanic that doesn't seem to be in the game at the moment.
Patch 4.7 includes new Archon missions, playable characters and more
While the land of Natlan is likely still months away, patch 4.7 is just around the corner. As the updates progress, it seems pretty standard fair. You can continue the story through new Archon missions, meet new story characters, and have the chance to acquire new playable characters through new wish events. HoYoverse says there will also be a new long-term challenge domain. The Imaginarium Theater comes with patch 4.7 and is reset monthly. Each reset will also change the rules of the challenge domain, but it will also introduce “richer rewards”. So there's plenty of incentive to go back and do it again and again.
Additionally, the Tower Defense mini-game is getting a new season. Additionally, the two new playable characters being added are both rated at five stars. So save those primogems. You can check out the patch 4.7 trailer below if you missed it earlier. And you can do the 4.7 special program here if you want even more details.
