Genshin Impact 3.4 patch update highlights Alhaitham and Yaoyao's release, banner reruns for Xiao, Hu Tao, and Yelan, a new Desert region, two skins, one new weapon, and Lantern Rite events. Check out all new features and Patch Notes here!
List of Contents
- 3.4 Summary
- 3.4 Release Date
- 3.4 Character Banners
- 3.4 Area
- 3.4 Weapon
- 3.4 Quests
- 3.4 Enemies
- 3.4 Skins
- 3.4 Events
- 3.4 Trailer
- Related Guides
Genshin Impact 3.4 Summary
All New Content in Genshin 3.4
| 3.4 News Guides | |
|---|---|
| Everything in 3.4 | 3.4 Livestream |
| Livestream Codes | Other 3.4 Codes |
| Server Maintenance | Pre-Installation |
| Yaoyao Featured Banner | |
| 3.4 Characters | |
Alhaitham | Yaoyao |
Xiao | Hu Tao |
Yelan | |
| 3.4 Permanent Features | |
| Desert of Hadramaveth Area | Alhaitham's Story Quest |
| 3.4 New Skins | |
Ayaka Skin | Lisa Skin |
| 3.4 New Weapon | |
| Light of Foliar Incision | |
| 3.4 New Enemies | |
| Setekh Wenut | Eremite Scorching Loremaster |
| Eremite Floral Ring-Dancer | |
| 3.4 New Events | |
| 2023 Lantern Rite | Free Liyue 4-Star Event |
| Free Fates Daily Login Event | Beetle Brawl Event |
| Warrior's Spirit | Second Blooming |
| Overflowing Mastery | |
| 3.4 TCG Updates | |
| Heated Battle Mode | Klee TCG Card |
| Beidou TCG Card | |
Genshin Impact 3.4 Release Date
3.4 Release on January 18, 2023
| Genshin Impact Version 3.4 | |
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| Release Date | January 18, 2023 |
Genshin Impact 3.4 was released on January 18, 2023. Dates of the upcoming version are back to normal after the patch schedule resumed its usual length in Version 3.3.
Maintenance Date and Times for 3.4
| Server | Release Date and Timezones |
|---|---|
| North America | January 17, 2023 6:00 PM~11:00 PM (UTC/GMT -5) |
| Europe | January 18, 2023 12:00 AM~5:00 AM (UTC/GMT +1) |
| Asia | January 18, 2023 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
| TW, HK, MO | January 18, 2023 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
Version Maintenance Times
Genshin Impact 3.4 Banners
3.4 Banner Overview and Dates
| Banner | Dates | Rate-Ups |
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| Caution in Confidence | Start: Jan. 18, 2023End: Feb. 7, 2023 | |
| Invitation to Mundane Life | Start: Jan. 18, 2023End: Feb. 7, 2023 | |
| Moment of Bloom | Start: Feb. 7, 2023End: Feb. 28, 2023 | |
| Discerner of Enigmas | Start: Feb. 7, 2023End: Feb. 28, 2023 | |
| Epitome Invocation (Phase 1) | Start: Jan. 18, 2023End: Feb. 7, 2023 |
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| Epitome Invocation (Phase 2) | Start: Feb. 7, 2023End: Feb. 28, 2023 |
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Alhaitham, Xiao, and Yaoyao Banners
Banners for Alhaitham and Yaoyao have come out in Version 3.4. This year's Chinese New Year celebration of Lantern Rite have Alhaitham's banner run alongside Xiao and Yaoyao in Phase 1!
All Wish Banner History
Hu Tao and Yelan Rerun Banners
Hu Tao and Yelan are the character reruns in the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Version 3.4. Their banners run at the same time for Phase 2, with Xingqiu, Beidou, and Ningguang as the featured 4-Stars.
As this version celebrates the 2023 Lantern Rite, Liyue 4-star characters are obtainable in the Lantern Rite event as well.
Genshin Impact 3.4 New Area
Desert of Hadramaveth
Alongside Lantern Rite, the biggest highlight of the 3.4 update is the release of a second desert area in Sumeru, named Desert of Hadramaveth. The release of the second desert area comes with a whole new map, quests, puzzles, and exciting lore!
Desert of Hadramaveth Map Guide
Genshin Impact 3.4 New Weapon
Light of Foliar Incision
A new 5-star sword in Version 3.4 is Alhaitham's signature weapon! This is the Light of Foliar Incision, and runs alongside Alhaitham and Xiao's banners in the first phase.
Light of Foliar Incision
Genshin Impact 3.4 New Quests
Story Quest
| Quest Name | Type |
|---|---|
Alhaitham's Story Quest | Story |
A new Story Quest came out on Version 3.4. We'll spend some quality time with Alhaitham in his Story Quest!
World Quests
| Hadramaveth Quest Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Dirge of Bilqis | Her Foes Rage Like Great Waters... | Tadhla the Falcon |
| Apocalypse Lost | Rejoice With Me, for What Was Lost Is Now Found | Wisdom Has Built Her House, She Has Hewn Out Her Seven Pillars |
| The Temple Where Sand Flows Like Tears | Dune-Entombed Fecundity: Part I | Dune-Entombed Fecundity: Part II |
| Dune-Entombed Fecundity: Part III | The Eternal Dream, Ever Lush | “The Falcon’s Hunt” |
| The Fallen Falcon | For Her Judgement Reaches to the Skies | Make Bright the Arrows, Gather the Shields... |
| Behold, the Sign Comes Like A Thief... | ||
It was announced that Jeht and Benben will make a return to the sequel, The Dirge of Bilqis quest chain!
With the announcement of a new Sumeru region, new World Quests have aso arrived! Expect large quest chains akin to the Rainforest's Aranyaka or the Great Red Sand's Golden Slumber.
All Sumeru Quests and Guides
Genshin Impact 3.4 New Enemies
Anemo Sandworm Field Boss
| Boss Name | Type |
|---|---|
Setekh Wenut | Field |
One new boss slithers its way to challenge players in Version 3.4. It is the Setekh Wenut. We sure hope you have shields and patience to survive its onslaught though!
Common and Elite Enemies
New Eremites
| Scorching Loremaster | Floral Ring-Dancer |
Brand new overworld enemies were also teased in the livestream, as well as new Eremite types! These may drop materials for the new characters or weapons, or drop the usual Red Satin items.
Who are the Eremites?
New Desert Enemies
| Consecrated Flying Serpent | Consecrated Red Vulture | Consecrated Scorpion |
The Desert of Hadramaveth is also home to new threats called the "Consecrated Beasts," which appears to harbor elemental powers!
Consecrated Beasts Gyude
Genshin Impact 3.4 New Skins
| Ayaka Skin | Lisa Skin |
New skins for Ayaka and Lisa have been announced! You can get Lisa's skin from the Second Blooming event, and Ayaka's skin can be bought in the shop.
Genshin Impact 3.4 New Events
| 3.4 Events | 3.4 Event Details |
|---|---|
| Lantern Rite 2023 | Celebrate this year's Lantern Rite celebration! Get generous rewards, play mini-games, and revel with your friends in Liyue in this hopping festivity! |
| Fortuitous Invitation | Get any of the Liyue 4-star characters, including Yaoyao, for free! |
| May Fortune Find You | Login everyday during the May Fortune Find You event to get a total of 10 free Intertwined Fates! |
| Second Blooming | Study and record data with Lisa, and get her skin as a remembrance of her time in the Akademiya for free! |
| Heated Battle Mode | It's time to duel under a special TCG rule called the Heated Battle Mode! In this event, you no longer need to roll Elemental Die, as you'll get 8 Omni Dice immediately! |
| Warrior's Spirit | Awaken your Warrior's Spirit and participate in the combat event in Inazuma to earn rewards. You'll also get to see Ayaka's new skin in play! |
| Arataki Beetle Brawl | Round 'em up in this beetle fight event and win with your Numeru Uno Onikabuto and all its glory! |
| Overflowing Mastery | In need of Talent Book materials? Take the chance to get double the rewards during the Overflowing Mastery rerun in 3.4! |
Genshin Impact 3.4 Version Trailer
See which characters appear in the 2023 Lantern Rite celebration, Alhaitham and Yaoyao's abilities, and a sneak peek of the new Desert Region in the Version 3.4 trailer.
Genshin Impact Related Guides
All News and Game Info
Version Updates
| Genshin Impact Version Updates and News | |
|---|---|
| Version 4.5 | Version 4.4 |
| Version 4.3 | Version 4.2 |
| Version 4.1 | Version 4.0 |
| Version 3.8 | Version 3.7 |
| Version 3.6 | Version 3.5 |
 Version 3.4 | Version 3.3 |
| Version 3.2 | Version 3.1 |
| Version 3.0 | Version 2.8 |
| Version 2.7 | Version 2.6 |
| Version 2.5 | Version 2.4 |
| Version 2.3 | Version 2.2 |
| Version 2.1 | Version 2.0 |
| Version 1.6 | Version 1.5 |
| Version 1.4 | Version 1.3 |
| Version 1.2 | Version 1.1 |
Other News and Game Info
| News and Game Info Guides | |
|---|---|
| Release Date and Time | Mobile and Console Versions |
| Online Multiplayer | Gameplay and Battle System |
| List of Controls | System Requirements and File Size |
| How to Pre-Register | Pre-Launch Rewards |
| Closed Beta Review | Cross-Platform Play |
| Cross Saves and How to Save | Get Ready for the Road |
| Pre-Load Guide | Language Settings |
| Controller Support for PC and Mobile | Spyware Issues and Official Response |
| When is the Daily Reset Time? | Free Gifts and How to Redeem Codes |
| Nintendo Switch Release Date | Available Platforms |
| How to Uninstall Genshin Impact | Server Maintenance Update |
| Anime Adaptation News | List of Mail Promotions |
| Geo Resonance and Zhongli Buff Announcement | HoYoverse Rebranding |
| Funko Pop! Merch | Serenitea Pot Placement Maintenance |
| OnePlus Hu Tao Collab | Official Amazon Merch Store |
| Dynamic Character Resolution Setting | - |
