7 major announcements expected from Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream

The Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream can be expected to go live in early July 2024 before the update is released. This is based on the pattern HoYoverse follows for such broadcasts and patches. Each livestream often gives players a preview of the upcoming content coming to the game. This may include new characters, events, and more.

Genshin Impact's update-related livestreams usually garner a lot of attention as they offer codes that you can use to acquire free Primogems. This article talks about seven major announcements that players can expect during the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream.

Note: Some of the information in this article is based on leaks and is subject to change.

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Natlan, Emilie, and more announcements expected in Genshin Impact 4.8 Livestream

1) Natlan teaser

Version 4.7 gave us a look into Natlan's creatures (Image via HoYoverse)

The Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream has a real possibility of showcasing more features related to the upcoming region, Natlan. Version 4.7's livestream gave us a small glimpse into the environment and creatures that exist in the region of the Pyro Archon.

HoYoverse has a tradition of teasing the upcoming region in the last patch of the newest nation. Following that trend, the developer is expected to tease Natlan in Version 4.8 livestream, the last Fontaine patch.

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2) Skins for Nilou and Kirara

Nilou and Kirara could be getting skins (Image via HoYoverse)

Recent leaks in the community point towards Nilou and Kirara potentially getting skins in Version 4.8. It is speculated that the former's skin will require real money to obtain while the latter's item will be part of the Flagship event in version 4.8.

If the leaks do end up being true, we can expect official confirmation regarding these skins during the 4.8 livestream.

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3) Durin and Alice cameo

Durin and Alice are rumored to be involved in the 4.8 event (Image via HoYoverse)

More Genshin Impact 4.8 leaks suggest that Durin and Alice, two very important characters in the game's lore, might appear in the upcoming update's Flagship event in some form. Durin could potentially be a playable mount, which is something fans look forward to.

There is a chance both characters can be confirmed as coming to the game during the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream. This would generate a lot of hype before the update arrives.

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4) Limited-time Summer event

Veluriyam Mirage was the location for the 3.8 Summer event (Image via HoYoverse)

Version 4.8 will have a Flagship event. This is expected to be a summer-themed event akin to previous X.8 updates. We will most likely get a lot of information regarding the features and mini-games that are part of this limited-time event during the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream.

An overview of the map and the limited-time area that players can potentially access during the update could also be addressed during this broadcast.

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5) Emilie

Emilie is the upcoming 5-star character (Image via HoYoverse)

Emilie will be the newest Genshin Impact character introduced in Version 4.8. The 5-star Dendro's drip marketing has already been revealed, and all signs point towards her debut in the upcoming update. As such, players can definitely expect a full breakdown of her kit during the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream, along with information about her voice actor.

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6) Banner reruns

Yelan, Navia, and Nilou could be next in line for banner reruns (Image via HoYoverse)

Another important Genshin Impact 4.8 leak hints at possible banner reruns for Yelan, Navia, and Nilou. All three of them are currently pretty strong characters in-game, and players can expect HoYoverse to officially confirm their banner reruns during the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream.

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7) Imaginarium Theater cosmetics

Imaginarium Theater cosmetic items could be on their way to Version 4.8 (Image via HoYoverse)

Imaginarium Theater is a new game mode set to be introduced in the second half of Version 4.7. While this content hasn't even been released yet, possible cosmetics that can be obtained through it — such as the "Painted Voyage" character trails — have been leaked.

While it is still a rumor, the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream could possibly confirm the Painted Voyage traits, which might be a part of the Imaginarium Theater system, arriving in Version 4.8.

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