✨ As Teyvat approaches the fiery arrival of Natlan in Version 5.0, Genshin Impact delivers one last summer spectacle with Version 4.8 'Summertide Scales and Tales'! Launching July 17th, this update brings a whimsical limited-time map, a dendro perfumer’s debut, and fairy tale transformations that’ll make every adventurer swoon. Let’s unpack the magic! 🌸

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🌟 Emilie: Fontaine’s Blossoming Warrior

Meet Emilie, the 5-star Dendro Polearm user who mixes perfume science with combat finesse! Her kit enhances Burning reactions (Pyro mains rejoice 🔥) and boosts team Burning Resistance. As a forensic cleaner, she joins the Traveler to investigate the hypnotic Auguste Flower in Sumeru—prepare for mystery-solving with aromatic twists!

Wish Schedule:

  • Phase 1: Navia (Geo) & Nilou (Hydro)

  • Phase 2: Emilie & Yelan (Hydro)

🏰 Simulanka: A Papercraft Paradise

Step into the storybook realm of Simulanka—a time-limited map filled with origami creatures and flying trains resembling Honkai: Star Rail’s Astral Express! Key activities include:

  • 🎯 Boreal Flurry: Aerial target-shooting challenges

  • 🎩 Flying Hatter’s Trick: Capture paper critters with floating hats

  • 🏓 Bing-Bang Finchball: Competitive PvP mini-game

  • ⚔️ Metropole Trials: Combat gauntlets with strategic team builds

Collect Starsail Coins to craft adorable origami figurines for your Serenitea Pot or gift to friends! 🎁

👗 Fairy Tale Fashion Alert

Two characters get magical makeovers:

  • Nilou: Breeze of Sabaa skin (featherweight floral dress 🌺)

  • Kirara: Phantom in Boots skin (free via event rewards 😺)

⚡ Permanent Addition: Envisaged Echoes

Test your character mastery in this new mode! Complete challenges with fixed teams to earn Echo Cosmetic points, unlocking sprinting trail effects—because who doesn’t want to blaze through Mondstadt with neon streaks? 💨

❓ People Also Ask

  • Is Emilie a must-pull for Dendro teams? 🔍

  • How long will Simulanka be available? ⏳

  • Can Kirara’s skin be obtained after the event? 🐾

🌈 Final Thoughts

With Natlan’s Pyro spectacle on the horizon, Version 4.8 offers a perfect blend of whimsy and combat depth. Will you prioritize pulling for Emilie’s aromatic arsenal or farm those Starsail Coins for Kirara’s swashbuckling style? Let’s chat: What’s YOUR top priority in this update? 🎮🔥