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Genshin Impact is releasing version 3.6 soon with a new playable area, characters, and the Akademiya Extravaganza event

Genshin Impact is releasing version 3.6 soon with a new playable area, characters, and the Akademiya Extravaganza event
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With less than two weeks to go until Genshin Imapct’s version 3.5 – Windblume’s Breath concludes, it’s time to peek into the future of the popular adventure JRPG. Version 3.6 lands on April 12th and it has been titled A Parade of Providence. It will mark the debut of a lot of stuff, the first Akademiya Extravaganza, a new explorable area in Sumeru, and two more characters.

The Sumeru Akademiya in Genshin Impact is the most prestigious institute in all of Teyvat and the Akademiya Extravaganza is the perfect opportunity to learn about the place and the wisdom pursued by its Six Darshans. This massive celebration will be divided into two events – the Wisdom Gala and the Interdarshan Championship.

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At the Gala, various booths will be put up, featuring six minigames inspired by the Darshans, their research interests, and achievements. For example, players will be able to create special constellations and light up the stars in the astrolabe as Layla's Rtawahist Darshan focuses on astrology.

In the Interdarshan Championship, representatives of all six Darshans will battle it out until there’s one person standing. This will all be part of version 3.6’s new storyline, which is also set to showcase a new Hangout Quest for Layla.

Meanwhile, adventurers will also be able to explore a new area that is far beyond the walls of Sumeru City, full of wastelands and an oasis. Now damaged by Gray Crystals and Purple Mists, it is believed that this region was one of the main battlefields during the Khaenri'ah cataclysm half a century ago. Players going there will be accompanied by a Pari who will help them fly.

While the world map grows larger, so do the enemies. Apep, the legendary Dragon of Verdure will be part of Nahida’s Story Quest, Sapientia Oromasdis Chapter: Act II. Other bosses include the Iniquitous Baptist, Anemo Hilichurl Rogue, and the Hydro Hilichurl Rogue. To top it off, the two new playable characters joining the game will be the five-star Catalyst wielder Baizhu and Kaveh, the four-star Dendro Claymore user.

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Tanish Botadkar
Tanish Botadkar
Tanish is a freelance writer who's an absolute Marvel nerd. If he's not writing, he's probably rewatching anything related to Marvel so that he can spam his friends with theories. And if not that, he can be found gaming on his trusty PS4. While gaming is a passion for him, he also loves science and hopes to become a neuroscientist one day.