Summary
Genshin Impact’s newest leaks are teasing the expected new release date for the Version 4.2 Special Program, currently rumored to be airing on November 3. The newest update to HoYoverse’s massively popular RPG is believed to be adding a plethora of new content to the game between new characters and new areas to explore. HoYoverse has already confirmed thatFurina and Charlotte will joinGenshin Impact’s playable rosterin Version 4.2, with a new expansion to Fontaine’s map expected to arrive as well. Now, fans are getting a better idea about when the postponed livestream will air.
Originally intended to air on Friday, October 27, HoYoverse announced a delay forGenshin Impact’s newest Special Program. While HoYoverse would not reveal a definitive reason for the broadcast’s delay, many fans speculated that the postponed livestream was due to the death of a major public figure in China. TheGenshin Impactdeveloper is based in China, with past dilemmas like an outbreak of COVID-19 in Shanghai causing delays for the RPG’s typical release cycle. Now, however, a new release date for the broadcast is being teased.

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A recent leak shared to theGenshin Impactleaks subreddit is teasing the new expectedrelease date forGenshin Impact’s Version 4.2 Special Program. The post reveals the broadcast is now believed to be airing on Friday, November 3rd starting at 20:00 GMT+8, equating to 8 AM Eastern Time. The rumored air date for the broadcast would see the livestream airing just days before the expectedlaunch ofGenshin Impact’s Version 4.2. HoYoverse has yet to give an official statement confirming the rumored release date.
Genshin Impact Version 4.2 Special Program Date Leak
Alongside the newly releasing characters,Genshin Impact’s Version 4.2 is expected to welcome the return of several popular past characters as well.Genshin Impact’s Version 4.3 is rumored to feature a trio of re-runs with bothRaiden Shogun and Arataki Itto returning in Version 4.2.Genshin Impact’s leaking community has been split about the third re-run slot, with some leaks saying Mondstadt alchemist Albedo will return while others have suggested Kamisato Ayaka’s appearance.Genshin Impact’s Version 4.2 update is currently expected to launch on November 8.
With the debut of the HoYoverse RPG’s next patch on the horizon, many fans are already looking ahead toGenshin Impact’s following update. Leaks have heavily suggested thatGenshin Impact’s Version 4.3 will introduce Naviato the game’s roster, marking the first Geo character released to the RPG in nearly two years. New information has also suggested unrevealed character Chevreuse will debut within Version 4.3 as a Pyro Polearm user. The addition of new characters and new locations to explore looks to giveGenshin Impactplayers plenty to do throughout the RPG’s coming updates.

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