Make a Summer Splash in Genshin Impact’s 1.6 Update

Here is the most exciting content coming to Genshin Impact in Version 1.6 (pack a swimsuit)

Paul Lombardo
SUPERJUMP
Published in
6 min readJun 8, 2021

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Swap your swords for swimsuits and get into the summer groove because Genshin Impact will soon release an update themed on a summer beach trip! On Wednesday, June 9th, Genshin Impact’s 1.6 patch will go live, allowing players to embark on a “vacation” of sorts with Mondstadt sisters, Jean and Barbara, as well as the adorably destructive Klee.

Source: MiHoYo

As with any Genshin Impact update, a wealth of content is being added to the game, so I’ve compiled the most notable and exciting additions coming to the world of Teyvat.

New Area

Archipelago Islands

The only map addition we’ve had to Genshin Impact outside of the beta was the Dragonspine region, which was added during patch 1.4 in the “Chalk Prince and the Dragon” event. This new area, unlike the Dragonspine region, is located within the ocean — as islands are — and is accessed with the aid of a friendly bard. The islands are seemingly tied into the upcoming Inazuma update, which is…

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Paul Lombardo
SUPERJUMP

Journalist writing about video games and the stories they tell | Student at the University of Florida