The date and time of theGenshin Impact5.8 livestream can be speculated based on developer HoYoverse’s previous behavior, and it shouldn’t take too long for the presentation to be hosted, revealing all the details about the upcoming patch, which should include information about the new character, banners, story updates, events, and more.At the moment, the action RPG is going through the second phase of Version 5.7, an important patch that has added a new Archon Quest with Dainsleif and has seen the long-anticipated release ofSkirk inGenshin Impact.
There’s still some content to go through in Version 5.7, but a lot of the attention is already shifting toward the future.Version 5.8 should be the final update before Version 6.0 and the arrival of Nod-Krai, a brand-new region that players will explore in the upcoming year of content, focusing on a new story arc involving unique factions, which include the Fatui and the expeditionary forces of the Knights of Favonius, led by the Grand MasterVarka inGenshin Impact. Version 5.8 will likely serve as a bridge to Version 6.0, expected to arrive later this year.
Genshin Impact 5.8 Livestream - Date & Time
The Event Will Likely Happen Soon
The official date and time of the event have yet to be confirmed by the developer, but based on the regular update schedule for the game, it’s possible to speculate when it will happen. Livestreams tend to occur two weeks before the arrival of their respective patches, on Friday mornings, and each patch is set six weeks apart. Seeing that Version 5.7 was released on June 18,Version 5.8 will likely be released on July 30.
With the possible July 30 release date for the patch,the Version 5.8 livestream will likely occur on July 18, at around 8:00 am ET. The livestream itself should be held on the officialGenshin Impactchannel on Twitch. For reference, this was the time the previous livestream was held. The official confirmation should occur about two days before, via posts on the game’s official accounts on social media – if it is not, it may be indicative of a delay.
Genshin Impact 5.8 Livestream - New Character & Leaked Banners
Ineffa Is The New Character In The Update
HoYoverse has confirmed that one new character will be released in Version 5.8. The new character is called Ineffa, and she’s expected to be a 5-star Electro polearm user who takes on the role of a support in team comps, based on her leaked kit onHoney Hunter World. According to the leaks, Ineffa can summon a shield for her allies that absorbs damage based on her ATK stat.Aside from protecting the team, Ineffa may also contribute to the team’s damage output, potentially making her something of a hybrid support and sub-DPS, somewhat likeFurina inGenshin Impact.
Based on theleakedGenshin Impact5.8 character banners,Ineffa will make her debut in Phase 1, and could possibly run alongside a rerun banner for Mualani. Meanwhile, Phase 2 banners could be composed of reruns for Citlali and Chasca. The exact order of the banners is highly subject to change, and only the livestream will provide a definitive answer.
Furthermore, the rerun characters may also be swapped from what was reported in the leaks, though recently, the leaks have been quite accurate.
HoYoverse usually avoids mentioning which 4-star units will have enhanced drop rates, even during the livestream, but a new leak provided by HomDGCat and shared by user Blue_Special61 onRedditsays thatFischl and Xingqiu will be the featured 4-star characters in either Phase 1 or Phase 2 banners. For confirmation on these leaks, however, you may have to wait until after the livestream, just a few days before the arrival of Version 5.8, when HoYoverse starts truly detailing the Phase 1 banners.
Genshin Impact 5.8 Livestream - Story Quest Updates, Events, & More
Players May Finally Visit Mare Jivari In Natlan
When it comes to story content, there have been a few leaks indicating that you may explore the legendaryMare Jivari area inGenshin Impact, which is technically a part of Natlan, despite it having disappeared years before the events of the game. The region has long been speculated about, and leaks, such as one shared by user Knight_Steve_ onReddit, show that players may finally visit it.There are even rumors of a new boss to fight there.
Additionally, a leak by Sukuna, which was shared by volcano_kablam onReddit, highlights thatthere may be a new Archon Quest in Version 5.8, focusing on Ineffa and her connection to Nod-Krai. It’s unclear if this will be what connects the current year to Version 6.0 or if there will also be a flagship event, something that has been happening for the past few years, which teases new gameplay mechanics and story revelations for the future.
Regardless of how HoYoverse approaches the new content, all of this should be revealed during the Version 5.8 livestream, even if the company doesn’t dwell on it too much as a means of avoiding spoilers. Usually, when it comes to story quests and events, the developer only teases it enough to get players interested – though these should take up a large portion of theGenshin Impact5.8 livestream.
