In their usual Special Program broadcast, HoYoverse showcased the details for Genshin Impact’s Version 2.7 Update, “Hidden Dreams in the Depths” which is set to release on May 31. The official Twitter also confirmed that this Version Update will span six weeks, with Version 2.8 confirmed for July 13.
In this update, as players continue exploring The Chasm, they end up joining an unexpected team of diverse members in order to discover a long-sealed history of the people of Liyue and the yakshas. Yelan and Kuki Shinobu will also join the roster of playable characters.
▍Genshin Impact Version 2.7 “Hidden Dreams in the Depths” Trailer
▍Genshin Impact Version 2.7 – A Muddy Bizarre Adventure Event
In A Muddy Bizarre Adventure event, Hosseini the Sumeru scholar has found some dark mud-like substance pouring out of the caverns and mines in The Chasm recently.
Players can help clear the mud, weaken the monsters, and complete various tasks such as defeating monsters within time limits or escorting a hot air balloon with the Lumenstone Adjuvant and special installations called the Pursina’s Spikes.
▍Genshin Impact Version 2.7 New Characters – Yelan and Kuki Shinobu!
Yelan and Kuki Shinobu, who accompany the Traveler in The Chasm, will join the game as playable characters with their own Story Quest and Hangout Event.
First, we have Yelan. Wielding the bow as her weapon, Yelan is a Hydro DPS character that combines rapid attacks with agile mobility. Then we have Kuki Shinobu, who is the surprisingly reliable and capable deputy leader of the Arataki Gang.
Shinobu is a supporting character who wields a sword and manipulates the Electro element. She can consume her own HP to heal other party members while dealing periodical Electro DMG to nearby opponents.
▍Returning Characters: Itto and Xiao!
In the first phase of banners, Xiao will be returning for a third reprint banner, alongside Yelan’s banner. Then, in the second phase, Arataki Itto will be available for players to wish, alongside Kuki Shinobu as a 4-star unit.
▍Genshin Impact Version 2.7 – Drumming Rhythm Game
In Inazuma, the fun goes on after the Irodori Festival. The Arataki Gang is preparing a grand and joyful drumalong festival and a new season of rhythm games to celebrate Shinobu’s graduation from law studies in Liyue! Play through various songs with varying difficulties and drum to the rhythm!
▍Genshin Impact Version 2.7 – Core of the Apparatus Event
In the Core of the Apparatus event, players can help a toy merchant from Fontaine to create robotic models, and receive robotic furnishings to be placed in the Serenitea Pot, such as the one depicted below:
