You will learn all about the content of update 1.6, namely leaks and rumors, banners, characters, as well as the new skin system and added locations.

A lot has already been said about the leaks of Genshin Impact version 1.6. In this article, we will try to summarize all the information about patch 1.6, as well as what information is officially confirmed and what is just a good guess. Let's go! 

Genshin Impact 1.6 Release Date

The Genshin Impact version 1.6 update is planned for June 9, 2021. The developers themselves have repeatedly stated that ideally, they plan to update the game every 6 weeks.

Genshin update release schedule:

• Version 1.4 update - planned for March 17, 2021. According to leaks from some sources, it is speculated that the Inazuma region or the Abyss region will be added.

• Version 1.5 update - planned for April 28, 2021.

• Version 1.6 update - planned for June 9, 2021.

For now, everything is going according to plan, but there is a leak that there will be no 1.7 patch for Genshin Impact - more details here.

Information from the 1.6 Livestream

1.6 Story:

• Beidou holds some kind of tournament to win a Vision; the combat arena is located on the islands.
• Kazuha had a monologue about Inazuma.
• Kazuha's story quest; Beidou appears.

Minor Archive Update:

• If you search for an enemy through the archive, it automatically targets the next one when you defeat the first one, instead of having to open the archive every time.
• You can view a list of enemies + conditions before entering the domain.

Developer's Notes:

1. The load capacity in the Serenitea Pot will be increased.
2. You will be able to skip conversations with Tubby.
3. Numbers on the second floor of the Serenitea Pot/Base will become accessible.
4. There will be fixes to the Weapon Upgrade System.
5. A crafting bench will be added to the teapot's courtyard.
6. Teammates will appear on the map during purchases if they are far away from you.

Return of the Klee Banner:

The first banner in the 1.6 update will be led by everyone's favorite mischief-maker pyrotechnician, Klee. The Klee rerun banner has been highly anticipated for some time. Klee will also be leading the main part of the adventure events on the Midsummer Island.

New Characters in Genshin Impact 1.6 *confirmed

Kazuha 

In the story quest, Beidou and his team will be participating with Kazuha, which theoretically revolves around the islands of Inazuma.

• Everything known about Kazuha's elemental abilities
• Kazuha's buffs
• When will Kazuha's banner be released

New region in Genshin Impact 1.6 *confirmed

Inazuma Islands (Inazuma Archipelago)

The region of Inazuma itself is not planned yet, but its Archipelago is! :) Expect a whole series of islands to explore in the 1.6 update.

Traveling between islands

Due to the presence of boats, there should be some waypoints or travel markers to initiate travel. Well, Dimbreath has discovered the "Waypoint" skill, which will allow you to move across the waters between islands.

New skin system in 1.6

We have already talked about the fact that the skin and outfit system will soon be available in Genshin Impact. And it has happened - we can expect both free outfits for our characters and paid ones.

• How to get Barbara's Summertime Sparkle skin
• How much will the paid Jean skin cost

Which banners will be released in the 1.6 update 

As we have already mentioned, the first planned banner is the rerun of Klee. Following her will be Kazuha.

• Klee's banner is scheduled for June 9. It may also include Fischl, Sucrose, and a third unknown character.
• Kazuha's banner is scheduled for June 30. It may also include Rosaria, Bennett, and Razor.

List of events in the 1.6 update of Genshin Impact

We have detailed all the events of 1.6 in this article.